What Causes Deteriorated Disc?
Degeneration Occurs Because of Age-Related Wear-and-Tear on a Spinal Disc, and May Be Accelerated by Injury, Health and Lifestyle Factors, and Possibly by...
Degeneration occurs because of age-related wear-and-tear on a spinal disc, and may be accelerated by injury, health and lifestyle factors, and possibly by genetic predisposition to joint pain or musculoskeletal disorders. Degenerative disc disease rarely starts from a major trauma such as a car accident.
Can a degenerative disc ever heal?
No, degenerative disc disease cannot heal on its own. Many treatments for degenerative disc disease focus on reducing symptoms. Some people experience more severe or longer-lasting symptoms than others.
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How can I prevent degenerative disc disease from getting worse?
- Keys to Preventing Degenerative Disc Disease.
- Live an Active Life and Include Exercise.
- Use Good Form and Employ Body Mechanics.
- Stop Smoking or Better Yet, Don't Start.
- Get to and Maintain Your Ideal Weight.
- Balance Manual Labor and Being Sedentary.
- Take a Dietary Approach.
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