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Disc Degeneration Salt Lake City, Utah

Disc Degeneration can be extremely debilitating. If you or someone you know suffers from Degenerative Disc Disease, Dr. Michael Kunzler at the Utah Disc Center is a great spinal decompression doctor to visit. Conveniently located in Salt Lake City, Utah, the team at the Utah Disc Center is available to answer any of your questions.

Disc Degeneration can be caused by a number of issues. It is often caused by old age. As the spine grows (specifically the nucleus pulposus - the center portion of the spine), it loses important moisture and water that keeps the pressure and spacing between vertebrae at a healthy level. These vertebrae dry out and lose flexibility which makes it much harder to handle any stress on the spine. Tendons can tear in the spine and release a jellylike substance that acts as a shock absorber. These events can trigger pressure on nerves in the spine and are generally quite painful to deal with.

Some of the symptoms associated with Degenerative Disc Disease include:

- Pain caused by sitting, bending or lifting
- Periods of sporadic pain
- Numbness and tingling
- Weakness in the leg muscles or foot
- Pain affecting the low back, buttocks or thighs
- And more

If you are experiencing back pain and have not consulted a doctor, you might be doing yourself serious harm. Doctors can take preventive measures to treat issues like disc degeneration, and can hopefully solve the problem before it gets worse. Dr. Michael Kunzler and his team of experts at the Utah Disc Center are trained in cutting edge techniques to treat degenerative discs. They are completely devoted to helping their patients get better and return to their active lifestyles. Rather than settle for treatment based solely on pain relief, a team of highly trained doctors address the underlying problem and present a viable solution for eliminating it forever.

Visit the Utah Disc Center before it is too late. Disc Degeneration is a very serious problem and has disturbed the lives of a countless number or individuals. Dr. Michael Kunzler and his team will give you the proper care you deserve and do their best to eliminate your pain for good. If you are located in or around Salt Lake City, Utah, call today to schedule your first appointment.