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lombard degenerative disc disease or ddd
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is defined simply as the wear and tear
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of intervertebral discs that act as
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cushions for the spine this wear and
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tear may result from normal aging or may
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be due to long-standing trauma DDD
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typically begins with tears in the outer
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ring of the disc or annulus and can lead
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to a decrease in the water content of
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the soft gel center of the disc or
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nucleus pulposus
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disk degeneration can
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two discs bulging
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development of bone spurs or osteophytes
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and loss of disk base height and/or
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alignment this can lead to nerve
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impingement and result in pain caused by
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pinched nerves
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with advanced DDD the loss of disk
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height can lead to segmental instability
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resulting in degenerative
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spondylolisthesis or asymmetric disc
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height loss resulting in degenerative
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scoliosis
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the advanced degenerative changes
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affecting the discs facet joints and
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surrounding soft tissues can result in
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foraminal or canal narrowing also known
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as degenerative stenosis
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symptoms of DDD may include pain at the
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site of the injury pain numbness or
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tingling in the legs strong pain that
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tends to come and go pain that worsens
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when bending twisting and or sitting
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pain is relieved when lying down if you
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feel that you are experiencing any of
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these symptoms you should see a
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physician for an accurate diagnosis
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if ddd is established as a diagnosis
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your doctor may recommend one or more of
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the following treatments based on your
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individual condition physical therapy
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and strengthening exercises rest and a
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restriction of physical activity
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injections to help reduce the pain and
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swelling medications and analgesics to
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reduce pain and swelling typical
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medications include non-steroidal
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anti-inflammatory drugs
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if your symptoms do not improve with
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other methods your physician may suggest
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spinal surgery surgical solutions for
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DDD may include the following
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you
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to learn more about DDD and novation
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procedural solutions please visit the
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new vasive website