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Will the degenerative disc disease become a crippling condition Will you end up in a wheelchair?
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∙ 10y ago
Degenerative disc disease is not a disability. It is a disc problem and can be easily cured with the help of proper and timely treatment.
Our spinal cord protects the nerves that send messages to the brain. It is made up of a series of connected bones or vertebrae. These vertebrae are stacked on top of each other forming an ‘S’ shape with the curve being the most at the neck and in the lower back. Each vertebra has a disc between them which acts as a shock absorber.
As we grow older, the vertebrae in our spine tend to dry up and harden.
This creates friction between the bones leading to several painful spinal problems such as Spinal Stenosis and Spinal Osteoarthritis. Problems arising from the natural aging of the spine are known as degenerative disc disease. Lifestyle changes, physical therapy, and medication help degenerative discs to some extent. However, if these fail spine fixation treatment may be considered.
Ranka Hospital, Pune provides treatment for disc problems.
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Laury Roob
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∙ 10y agoi was told i probably will end up in wheel chairl i'm 48 and terrified. i have 2 bad hips, 2 torn acls and Arthritis and degenerative disk disease. I'm going to try to fight back as hard as i can not to end up in WC ... good luck to you too
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∙ 13y agoThis is a very common problem. Thus, degenerative disc disease is considered for disability when severe and significantly impairing of function, such that no gainful employment can occur.
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