Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) & The Chiropractic Approach

Spinal Adjustments

In addition, Chiropractic care primarily focuses on improving the function of the spine and nervous system. Spinal adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation, involve the application of manual force to specific vertebrae to correct misalignments and restore proper movement.

Next, when the vertebrae in the spine become misaligned, it creates pressure on the spinal discs, causing them to wear down over time. Finally, Chiropractic adjustments can help to alleviate this pressure, allowing the spinal discs to decompress and heal properly.

Exercise Therapy: Degenerative Disc Chiropractic 

In addition to spinal adjustments, chiropractors may also use exercise therapy to help regenerate degenerative discs. This can include exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the spine, as well as stretching and range of motion exercises.

Next, Exercise therapy can help to increase blood flow and nutrient delivery to the affected discs, giving them the resources they need to repair and regenerate.

Other Techniques

In addition, Chiropractors may also use other techniques to regenerate degenerative discs, such as spinal decompression therapy or cold laser therapy.

Next, Spinal decompression therapy involves the use of a traction device to gently stretch the spine, creating negative pressure that can help to draw the discs back into place.

Finally, Cold laser therapy involves the use of low-level lasers to stimulate the cells in the affected discs, promoting healing and regeneration.

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Overall, the chiropractic approach to treating degenerative disc disease is focused on restoring proper function to the spine and promoting the body’s own natural healing processes. By using a combination of spinal adjustments, exercise therapy, and other techniques, chiropractors can help patients to regenerate their degenerative discs and alleviate the pain and other symptoms associated with DDD.

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