Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
As the name indicates, most cases of DDD occur due to wear and tear of the spine and it is usually detected from age 40 and older. Even though symptoms don’t usually arise until later in life, DDD is a progressive condition and the process of degeneration can begin at any age, depending on lifestyle, injuries, and posture.
When DDD takes place, the discs that are located in between the spinal vertebrae start to shrink in size, which decreases the amount of shock absorption from the spine. This can also lead to osteoarthritis in the spine.
Once the process of DDD begins, there is little you can do to reverse the damage. Chiropractic treatment is one the most recommended and researched methods to stop DDD in its tracks and prevent it from getting worse. Chiropractic is also used to prevent other areas of the spine from degenerating. The best time to begin chiropractic care is before DDD sets in.
For more information about degenerative disc disease and chiropractic care, please contact us at 978-664-1500. Denaro Chiropractic is located at 350 Park St. in North Reading, MA. Communities we serve Chiropractic Care to include Andover, Reading, Wilmington, Stoneham, Woburn, Lynnfield, and Tewksbury.