What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
As a normal part of the aging process, the fluid filled discs between our neck bones (vertebrae) dry out and shrink. However, in some individuals, this can be excessive, leading to a severe loss of height in one or more sections of the neck. This loss of height can increase the rubbing of bone on bone, produce bone spurring, and increase pressure on joints and nerves exiting the neck.
Symptoms can range from chronic aching pain in the neck to radiating pain in the arms, numbness/tingling, and headaches.
How physical therapy helps
Physical therapy is a very important part of the maintenance of degenerative disc disease (DDD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD). While the disease process itself can’t be changed, maintaining good posture, joint mobility, alignment, strength, and range of motion, can reduce or eliminate symptoms and maintain a healthier spine.
Our physical therapy is a great treatment solution to help you feel better and return to normal activities. If symptoms do return in the future, know that we are here to help you resolve your pain quickly. Call us today to discover how we can help you!
