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About UsDegenerative Disc Disease Westchester, NY The way that Degenerative Disc Disease is diagnosed is through a thorough, detailed exam. The exam will allow the doctor to see the spaces between the discs and will also allow the doctor to see if there are any growths between the disc spaces. One occurrence that doctors have noticed is a decrease in the amount of water that is found within the invertebral disc. As the patient ages, the doctors then notice that the amount of space between discs begin to become smaller. Individuals in their twenties and thirties may have signs of degenerative disc disease, but they do not feel any of the symptoms which are associated with the disease. The symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease are: - Pain in the area of the damaged disc - Stiffness - The inability to perform everyday activities - Leg, groin, and or knee pain if there is root damage Some of the causes of Degenerative Disc Disease are: - Trauma - Infection - Aging Now you know how Degenerative Disc Disease is diagnosed, the symptoms, and the cause. The next step is to receive treatment. Some of the treatments are: - NSAIDS- Non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication - Exercise programs prescribed and followed closely by your Chiropractor - Disc Replacement Surgery - Spinal Decompression In Westchester, NY, Dr. Donath of the Westchester Spinal Decompression Center can assist with the pain that you are feeling that is associated with your Degenerative Disc Disease. Visit Dr. Donath and choose to get your life back and live pain free. ![]() | ||||||||||||
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