Degenerative Discs - What Are They and What Can You Do?

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Degenerative Discs - What Are They and What Can You Do?

Also known as spondylosis, degenerative disc disease is a natural process in which spinal discs slowly lose water and protein, causing them to become weaker, more brittle, and susceptible to bulging and herniation. Degenerative discs are also thinner, which decreases the amount of cushion between vertebrae and can cause limited mobility and pain.

There are a number of conservative treatments available for a degenerated disc. When you first see your doctor, he or she may recommend some things you can do at home. Depending on your condition, this could include rest, stretching, exercise, and over-the-counter pain medicines. If your discomfort continues, he or she may advance your treatment to include physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medicines. They may also prescribe prescription pain medicines in an attempt to minimize your symptoms enough for you to live a happy life.

Degenerative Discs Can Be Treated with Endoscopic Spine Surgery at Laser Spine Institute

If conservative treatments don’t work and your condition continues to impact your daily life, then your doctor may tell you that open-back or neck surgery is the only recourse left. In these situations, Laser Spine Institute (LSI) wants you to know that traditional surgery isn’t the only choice you have. We offer a number of minimally invasive endoscopic procedures for degenerative discs to help you get your life back without the long recovery period and risks of major surgery.

For more information on endoscopic laser spinal surgery as a treatment for degenerative discs, or to request a free review of your CT scan or MRI, contact LSI today.

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