What to do about degenerative spinal disease

Degenerative Spinal Disease, Degeneration of Joint Disease (hereinafter referred to as DJD), is clinically characterized by stiffness and soreness of the spine and reduced range of motion. It is sometimes accompanied by dizziness, headaches, numbness in the arms, legs and feet and spine-related diseases. The degeneration of the spine is divided into four stages: In the first stage, aseptic inflammation exists between the vertebrae and the patient experiences soreness and pain. At this stage, there are no permanent changes such as bone spurs and disc degeneration, and there is less chance of nerve root compression, which usually begins before the age of 25. Prevention is the mainstay of this stage, and healthy lifestyles and moderate physical activity are favored. In the second stage, the intervertebral discs have a small amount of degeneration, bone spurs begin to appear in small quantities, the patient will have stiff joints, occasionally dizziness, headache, numbness in the hands and feet; neck pain and falling pillow is a common occurrence; in the morning after waking up, there will be joints inflexible, and need to undergo a certain amount of activities to relieve; sitting for a long time will be back pain; doing computer work is easy to be fatigued, the upper back pain, and the beginning of the emergence of spinal cord-related diseases. Diseases. This stage mostly occurs between the ages of 25 and 45. In this stage, life and work style adjustment is the main focus, physical therapy can be done when the symptoms are serious, and symptomatic medication can be taken in the acute stage. It is recommended to avoid massage and acupressure for those who have instability or unstable tendency. In the third stage, disc degeneration intensifies, bone spur proliferation is obvious, the above symptoms are more serious, and from intermittent episodes to persistent episodes. Especially the various spine-related spine more and frequent. The age is mostly 45 to 65 years old. Prompt medical treatment is required. In the fourth stage, more than one intervertebral disc completely degenerates, spinal instability is obvious, bone spurs begin to hitch, and various symptoms are persistent and serious. In the process of degeneration and thinning of the intervertebral disc, the possibility of nerve root compression is increasing. By the time the disc has completely degenerated, if the nerve root has been compressed, the only way to proceed is to perform surgery. If the nerve is not compressed, the spine will not compress the nerve. However, the previous or next disc to the disc will degenerate at a faster rate and more nerve roots will be interfered with. This stage usually occurs over the age of 65. This stage has the greatest impact on a person’s health and longevity.