Degenerative Disc Disease: Root Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatment Options | Dr. Scott Raffa

Case study 102 - degenerative disc disease A 45-year-old woman comes to my office, complaining of years of neck pain and has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. She has tried extensive conservative treatment and wants to know what her options are. What is her best treatment? Stay tuned tomorrow and I’ll explain everything. #neurosurgery #case-study #sundaycasestudy #ladyspinedoc #healthcareworker #hospital #surgery #neurosurgeon #medicalschool #medstudent #medicalstudent #nursing #pas

Case study 102 - degenerative disc disease treated by disc replacement Cervical degenerative disc disease is a common cause of neck pain and radiating arm pain. It develops when one or more of the cushioning discs in the cervical spine starts to break down due to wear and tear. The discs begin to naturally lose hydration during the aging process. Some estimates have the disc’s water content typically falling to 70% by age 70, but in some people the disc can lose hydration much more quickly. As t

si joint dysfunction, anterior pelvic tilt, degenerative disc disease, subluxated L5, hypertonic lumbar paraspinals….does any of it really matter, and an even better question?, does any of it impact the course of care reccomended to manage back pain symptoms? #chiropractortiktok #physicaltherapy #backpaintreatments | Dr. Matt Wiest

What is the best treatment for degenerative disc disease? Pain medication and physical therapy can manage symptoms and help the body adjust to the damaged disc. Together, these treatments can relieve pain and improve function, often long term. #disc #discdisease #herniateddiscrecovery #lowback #lowbackpainrelief #backpain #neckpain #sciatica #physicaltherapysession | Physical Therapy Session

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