Degenerative disc disease

Degenerative disc disease is an age-related condition that happens when the discs in your back between the vertebrae breaks down and leads to pain. As you age changes in your spine can happen and leads to the loss of cushioning, fragmentation, and herniation in your back.

Not everybody experiences symptoms of degenerative disc disease, it all depends on the patient. If you are experiencing pain in your buttocks, arms, or legs, you may have degenerative disc disease. Other signs include numbness and tingling in the arms and legs may also occur.

At Cleary Family Chiropractic, treatment for Degenerative Disc Treatment may include hot or cold packs, physical therapy, stretching techniques, and surgery in more severe cases.

While Degenerative disc disease can happen naturally, there are things you can do to prevent it. Alcohol and nicotine have proven to be damaging to your bones. Living a healthy lifestyle goes a long way to preventing back and other problems. If you are experiencing any signs of Degenerative disc disease, Dr. James Huggins Jr can help you to find pain relief and get back to 100%.

If you are dealing with regular back pain, come see Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center. To learn more about the services we provide at our practice, visit www.carolinachirocenter.com. To schedule an appointment with Dr. James Huggins Jr. at Carolina Chiropractic Center in Florence, SC, call 843-665-9192.