Pain from degenerative disc disease can be serious if ignored. If you’re experiencing back pain from degenerative discs in Philadelphia, schedule an appointment with Dr. Lenny Roberts today.
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What is Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes of low back pain, and also one of the most misunderstood. Many patients diagnosed with low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease are left wondering exactly what this diagnosis means for them.
What Causes Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease is primarily the result of age-related wear and tear on the soft cushions (discs) between each vertebrae of the spine. Risk factors, other than age, include smoking, obesity, repeated heavy lifting, and injury to the spine.
Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease
There are some common symptoms that are fairly consistent for people with low back pain from degenerative disc disease.
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- The low back pain is generally made worse with sitting, since in the seated position the lumbosacral discs are loaded three times more than standing.
- Certain types of activity will usually worsen the low back pain, especially bending, lifting and twisting.
- Walking, and even running, may actually feel better than prolonged sitting or standing.
- Patients will generally feel better if they can change positions frequently, and lying down is usually the best position since this relieves stress on the disc space.
The typical individual with degenerative disc disease is an active and otherwise healthy person who is in their thirties or forties. In general, the patient’s pain should not be continuous and severe. If it is, then other diagnoses must be considered. Degenerative disc disease pain is usually more related to activity and will flare up at times but then return to a low grade pain level or the pain will go away entirely.
If you’re looking for degenerative disc disease pain relief in Philadelphia, set up an appointment today for a consultation. Click here to contact us or call 215-487-2500.
