Search Results: Degenerative Disc Disease
What is degenerative disc disease? There is normal aging in the protective discs that cushion the spine. And then there is degenerative disc disease. Most people will experience some normal age-related wear and tear to their spinal discs. Others will go on to develop degenerative disc disease. The painfully debilitating condition will require ongoing treatment.…
Read MoreDue to aging or disease, discs separating spinal vertebrae deteriorate, lose fluid content and inhibit your ability to engage your spine without stiffness or pain. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) also narrows nerve openings along the spine, increasing pressure on sensitive nerves and worsening pain. Consequently, discs can’t adequately absorb shocks when you walk, jog or…
Read MoreBottom Line: One of the most important health discoveries of the past 20 years has been that the immune system and inflammatory process are involved in nearly every mental and physical health problem we encounter today. It’s safe to say that chronic inflammation is a leading cause of chronic disease. Why it Matters: Chronic inflammation…
Read MoreChiropractor Herniated Disc Therapy for the Numbness, Tingling, or Burning Back and Neck Pain Schedule Appointment Relieve your lower back pain without prescription medications Chiropractic care for a herniated disc involves non-surgical treatment to help you return to normal as quickly as possible. Herniated discs are not only called slipped discs, but also “bulging” or…
Read MoreDegenerative Joint Disease Successfully treating back pain begins with an accurate diagnosis for developing the most effective treatment plan possible. By investigating your medical history, analyzing symptoms and applying advanced chiropractic techniques for correctly assessing and treating back pain, Dr. Crist will determine whether you are suffering from degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). Dr. Crist frequently…
Read MoreMore than 80% of North Americans report back and neck pain. That’s a pretty significant number of people in constant pain; stiffness, discomfort and disability may linger on long after the original injury is healed. Most back and neck pain can be traced to the discs within the spine with herniations, bulges, and degeneration most…
Read MoreIn a world of do-it-yourself videos, many people prefer to take a shortcut or an easy way out. There are no safe shortcuts when you are dealing with your health. And in the case of a spinal injury, if you don’t seek professional guidance, you risk making your injury worse. People may buy an inversion…
Read MoreAfter a car accident, victims can be hurt in many ways. The injuries can show up immediately in the form of pain and swelling, or they can take days or sometimes even weeks to show. Non-surgical decompression can benefit these common injury patterns and keep them from worsening. Common Injuries After a Car Accident Car…
Read MoreChiropractic Adjustments to Alleviate Your Chronic Pain $47 New Patient Special Better Sleep Reduced Stress Increased Energy Realign Your Body with Chiropractic Care Decrease Joint Pressure Sitting at a desk all day or driving in a car for hours causes increased pressure to the joints, especially our spines. In order to allow our bodies to…
Read MoreNon-Surgical Spinal Decompression for Chronic Pain Relief $47 New Patient Special Long-Term Relief Drug-Free Nutritive Healing Restore Your Spine’s Natural Health with Spinal Decompression Stretch with Technology We use computerized equipment to treat spinal discs that have become weak or vulnerable due to tension, wear and tear, or injury. This technology uses leverage and computer…
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