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What can you do when the cartilage in the spine is degenerating?
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∙ 13y ago
Degenerating disc disease is a condition that happens to most of us as we grow older. The disc between the vertebrae act as shock absorbers do on you car.
The disc are made up of approx 80% water. as we get older, the disc dry out and are less effective. Causing back aches, Back pain and stiffness decreasing the amount of mobility that you enjoyed while you were younger. Some environmental exposures, heredity and obesity will speed up the process.
What to do. 1) always see your pcp first. 2) stay hydrated. You really do need 6-8 glasses of water a day 3) loose weight! find out what your body mass index is. Do not mess with fad diets. Talk to a nutritionist and allow them to guide you through your weight lose. 4) Keep moving. If you have a sedentary life style, not only are your bones and disc deteriorating, So are you muscles. " muscle wasting." This adds to the pain and discomfort.
After it gets too bad, surgical intervention is the only other choice.
Good Luck and Good Health
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∙ 13y ago
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