Thoracic Degenerative Disc Disease—A Rare Diagnosis

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Thoracic Degenerative Disc Disease—A Rare Diagnosis

The middle portion of the spine, also known as the thoracic region, is much less likely to be affected by common back ailments than the cervical or the lumbar portions of the spine. Those areas of the back and neck are heavily involved in the bending and twisting of everyday life, and over the years the wear and tear takes its toll. The mid-back, by contrast, remains largely stationery so its vertebrae and discs move less and stay functioning properly for the entire lives of most people. That’s why thoracic degenerative disc disease is rarely seen. However, in some cases aging can bring it on, as can injury.

If you think you have this condition, it’s important to get a proper diagnosis from your doctor. This ensures that the appropriate course of treatment is administered. Treatment options include over-the-counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications, hot and cold compresses, limited activity, and bed rest. In the most severe cases of this extremely rare condition, surgery may be appropriate. If you find yourself contemplating surgery, you may want to consider a procedure from Laser Spine Institute (LSI). We perform a few procedures that could ease your pain, and we use endoscopic techniques to make them minimally invasive. That results in fewer side effects, a recovery that is shorter and less painful than one performed using traditional methods, and more. LSI procedures are also highly effective. The vast majority of LSI patients report an improved quality of life within just three months of surgery.

If you’d like to learn more about the major benefits of our treatment for thoracic degenerative disc disease, contact us today. We’ll review your CT scan or MRI for free.

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