Help For Disc Degeneration
Osteoarthritis is the wear and tear of the cartilage in between your joints and is the most common reason for total hip and knee replacements. This process also occurs in the spine and is called degenerative disc disease. Misalignments in your spine cause uneven wear and tear on the discs making them degenerate faster. When discs deteriorate, they lose height and leave less room for sensitive nerve tissue, causing pain and loss of function from pinched nerves. Unfortunately, disc degeneration is permanent, however there are numerous things you can do to help combat this problem or at least slow it down. Keep reading to learn why the type of chiropractic care we offer at Solutions is the best way to manage degenerative disc disease.