Process of Disc Degeneration


Spinal disc degeneration is a common part of the aging process. Although it is not always painful, it can cause soreness and puts people at greater risk for acute injuries. If you’ve experienced back pain or stiffness, help is available. At the Carrollton chiropractic office of Dr. Peter Lazarnick (Dr. Pete), we use a variety of modern technologies and therapeutic approaches to relieve pain and put the spine in the best position to heal itself. We can also teach patients how to better protect their spinal discs and preserve their function.


The discs between the bodies of the vertebrae have two portions: a core of jelly-like substance called the nucleus pulposus, and an outer ring of rubbery material called the annulus fibrosus. As a person ages, the nucleus pulposus loses water and contracts, causing the annulus fibrosus to become misshapen. The shrunken discs will not work as well as shock absorbers, and as the annulus fibrosis develops small tears, it will release inflammatory proteins. The patient may experience ordinary degeneration as a dull, throbbing pain, but if the disc gel leaks and compresses one of the nerves leading out the spine, the patient may experience a shooting pain, tingling, or numbness along that nerve.


We can reduce inflammation by applying diathermy, which is the use of vibration to generate heat and increase blood circulation. To restore the vertebrae to their proper place following disc degeneration, we’ll use chiropractic adjustments. We also offer intersegmental traction to create negative pressure within discs, causing their gel to move back to their centers. Lastly, we’ll teach patients better posture and core strengthening techniques to distribute pressure more evenly across their muscles.


Dr. Peter Lazarnick is located at 486 Bankhead Hwy, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117. To schedule an appointment, call 770-832-2226 or visit www.askdrpete.com.




 

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