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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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What is the location of cartilage?
Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found throughout the body, including in joints, the ear, the nose, and between vertebrae in the spine.
Is the intervertebral disc made up of hyaline cartilage?
No, the intervertebral disc is not made up of hyaline cartilage. The intervertebral disc is composed of fibrocartilage, which is a specialized type of cartilage that is tough and able to withstand compressive forces in the spine.
Does elastic or hyaline cartilage make up the intervertebral discs?
The intervertebral discs are made up of fibrocartilage, which is a type of cartilage that has both collagen fibers and cartilage cells. This fibrocartilage provides strength and cushioning to the intervertebral discs, allowing them to absorb shock and maintain the structure of the spine.
Is your hair made of cartilage?
No, hair is not made of cartilage. Hair is primarily made of a protein called keratin, which is also found in nails and the outer layer of skin. Cartilage is a firm, flexible connective tissue that forms the skeleton of some body parts, but it is not found in hair.
A pic of cushions of cartilage between the vertebrae of the spine?
The cushions of cartilage between the vertebrae of the spine are called intervertebral discs. These discs act as shock absorbers and help provide flexibility and cushioning between the vertebrae. They consist of a tough outer layer called the annulus fibrosus and a gel-like inner core called the nucleus pulposus.
Is a skeleton made of cartilage?
yes if it has a spine, it doesn't matter if it is made of cartilage
Is skeletons made of cartilage a vertebrate?
yes if it has a spine, it doesn't matter if it is made of cartilage
Is cartilage a backbone?
No. Cartilage is a type of connective tissues. It is found in the spine, but also in other parts of the body.
Why is important to have cartilage in between the bones in your-spine?
so your back can be flexile
What has a spine but without bones?
Answer to the riddle: A book. Geographic answer: A mountain Range. Science answer: Sharks. (Instead of bones, sharks have a spine and cartilage)
What is the location of cartilage?
Cartilage is a type of connective tissue found throughout the body, including in joints, the ear, the nose, and between vertebrae in the spine.
Why do you need cartilage?
So the vertebrae in your spine will not grind agaist each other.
How do you spell disk in the medical sense?
If you mean as in the cartilage between the bones in the spine - it's 'disc'
Can degenerating Digimon change its growth limit?
Yes, degenerating a digimon will increase its growth range.
Why are there discs of cartilage in the vertebral column?
Cartilage disks in the vertebral column provide flexibility and shock absorbing qualities to the spine. These disks become less elastic with age.
What vertebrates lacks a bony spine?
One vertebrate that lacks a bony spine is the shark. Many different types of shark have cartilage instead of bones.
What is a natural way to get shorter?
when you get older, the cartilage in between your spine slowly goes away and you become shorter.
