Degenerative Disc Disease
Treatment Options
Degenerative disc disease is a benign condition that can result in chronic low back pain that affects a patient's ability to function. Although the pain may wax and wane, it generally does not get progressively worse. In most cases, with proper therapy and treatment, the natural history is favorable and a patient can be expected to improve over time.
For most people, the main goals in treatment for degenerative disc disease are to reduce the pain enough to be able to engage in exercise and/or physical therapy and enjoy everyday activities
There are a wide range of treatments for degenerative disc disease, including many non-surgical and surgical options.
Non-Surgical treatments
Non-surgical treatment for degenerative disc disease almost always includes a combination of treatment for pain relief, exercise and physical therapy for rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments. |
