With each passing year, you might notice back pain becoming a recurrent issue in your life. While back pain can appear for many different reasons, it sometimes indicates a problem with your spinal discs.
The discs in your spine are round, cushion-like structures between each of the vertebrae (spinal bones). The discs allow you to move your spine, whether you’re bending down or twisting. They also absorb shock to prevent vertebral injuries.
Like many tissues in your body, the discs can get weaker as you age. If disc degeneration causes back pain and other problems, you can trust board-certified pain management specialist Dr. Rostam Khoshsar to manage them with state-of-the-art care at BioHealth Pain Management. The practice has three locations in and around Torrance, California.
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) involves the discs in your spine becoming weaker and more damaged over time. As the discs wear down, they can cause the bones in your spine to rub together. This can lead to further issues like adult scoliosis (a change in your spine’s curvature) and herniated discs (discs that rupture and whose material presses on nearby nerves).
For some, DDD and its complications can lead to:
Pain from degenerative disc disease can come and go and can vary from mild to severe.
Disc degeneration is a natural part of aging and happens to everyone. However, not everyone experiences symptoms or complications from degenerative disc disease.
Some people are at an increased risk of experiencing complications from DDD. You’re at a greater risk of back pain from disc problems if you:
You can reduce your risk of back pain from DDD by exercising regularly, which can help you maintain the strength and flexibility of your back.
At BioHealth Pain Management, Dr. Khoshsar recommends treatment for DDD when it causes complications and back pain. He may recommend physical therapy or medications as first-line treatments for back pain related to the condition.
BioHealthPain Management specializes in regenerative medicine and other treatments for back pain to help your discs heal. Based on your needs, Dr. Khoshsar might recommend radiofrequency ablation or a spinal cord stimulator to reduce pain signals in your back.
To explore your treatment options for degenerative disc disease management, call BioHealth Pain Management, or request an appointment online today.
