Degenerative Disc Disease

What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

As a normal part of the aging process, the fluid filled discs between our neck bones (vertebrae) dry out and shrink. However, in some individuals, this can be excessive, leading to a severe loss of height in one or more sections of the neck. This loss of height can increase rubbing of bone on bone, produce bone spurring, increase pressure on joints and nerves exiting the neck.

Symptoms can range from chronic aching pain in the neck, to radiating pain in the arms, numbness / tingling and headaches.

How physical therapy helps

Physical therapy is a very important part in the maintenance of degenerative disc disease (DDD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD). While the disease process itself can’t be changed, maintaining good posture, joint mobility, alignment, strength and range of motion, can reduce or eliminate symptoms and maintain a healthier spine.

Our physical therapy is a great treatment solution to help you feel better and return to normal activities. If symptoms do return in the future, know that we are here to help you resolve your pain quickly. Call us today to discover how we can help you!

Conditions We Treat

Northern & BetterCare Physical Therapy helps people of all ages with many different conditions. We typically serve people throughout the North Country, but have seen people from all over, including from out of state and Canada, for our expert services. Please see the diagram attached on the sidebar for information on common conditions we treat and how physical therapy can help you.

Questions? Contact our offices today and learn how we can help you start living pain free!