Spine Condition

Degenerative Disease of Spine

Degenerative Disease of Spine

The term degenerative spine condition would apply to the normal wear and tear of the spine over time and has the natural effect of damaging the discs, joints and vertebrae. The alterations may lead to a lifetime situation of back pain, physical hindrance, and even nerve compression. When it comes to degenerative disc disease care at Spine Care NJ, after examining and diagnosing you, Dr. Rishi Sheth MD will put a personalized treatment plan to help deal with your condition by employing the latest evidence-based methods.

Degenerative Spine Condition Symptoms

Symptoms vary according to the location and the parts of degeneration. You can be affected by:

  • Chronic pain in lower back or the neck Pain in the back of the neck or the lower back
  • Rigidity or lack of plasticity
  • Pain that radiates to arms/ legs
  • Paralysis or numbness in the limbs or a tingling sensation in the body
  • Pain that increases when the patient is more active or has been resting a long time
  • Weakening of balance or co-ordination

In case you have some limitations in terms of movement, working, or sleeping normally, you should consider addressing a spine specialist to obtain correct diagnosing and treatment.

Causes of Degenerative Condition of the Spine

Progressive degenerative spinal changes occur slowly but can progress further under the influence of some factors. The reasons for degenerative condition of the spine can be as follows: 

Aging

Discs lose some of their water content with natural aging which makes them less flexible and less able to absorb shocks.

 

Degenerative Disc Disease

Discs between the backbones degenerate, or break down causing pain or pinching of the nerves.

 

Osteoarthritis

The spinal joints cartilages are worn out leading to inflammation and stiffness.

 

Spinal Stenosis

The pinching of the canal of the spinal cord and nerve.

 

Spondylosis

Broad submission of the spine such as bony structures and formation of the spine (bone spurs) that may entrap nerves.

 

Repetitive Motion or Injury

Spine degeneration can be fastened by heavy lifting, bad posture, or trauma.

 

Degenerative Spine Condition Diagnosis

The majority of patients with degenerative spine disorders respond to conservative interventions that are concerned with reducing pain and enhancing disability in these patients. We provide the latest degenerative disc disease treatment at Spine Care NJ, New Jersey, and therefore physical therapy, pain management, and lifestyle modifications are aimed at assisting you to recover without any surgery.

  • X-ray
  • MRI
  • CT Scan
  • Electromyography (EMG)

These are the tools that can identify the origin of your symptoms and follow a focused treatment.

Non-Surgical methods of Treatment

The majority of patients with degenerative spine disorders respond well to conservative measures used to alleviate pain and enhance functioning without operative intervention. These include:

Physical therapy

 The exercises conducted on strengthening and stretching build the spine and make it more flexible.

Anti-inflammatory Medications

Over-the-counter pain relievers and NSAIDs lessen the level of inflammation and pain.

Muscle Relaxants and Nerve Pain Medication

They could alleviate spasms and neuropathic pain because of nerve compression.

Epidural Steroid Injections

The injections treat inflammation around the involved nerve root to get temporary relief.

Lifestyle Modifications

Further degeneration can be avoided by weight loss, ergonomic change and correction of posture.

When is Surgery Recommended?

Surgery can be an option when other non-surgery treatments cannot ease symptoms in a few months or there are nerve damages, weakness, or incontinence of the bladder/bowel.

Surgical options include:

Discectomy

The removal of the diseased part of disc in order to alleviate pressure on nerves.

Laminectomy

Laminectomy by cutting through a part of the vertebra to decongest spinal stenosis.

Spinal Fusion

Completely fusing two vertebrates with the aim of stabilizing the backbone.

Dr. Rishi Sheth MD of Spine Care NJ employs state of the art minimally invasive surgical procedures that make the recovery process fast and result in good treatment outcomes in the long-term.

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Trouble with a degenerative spine condition? Dr. Rishi Sheth at Spine Care NJ offers non-surgical pain-relieving, mobility-restoring, quality-of-life improving treatment plans in a tailored fashion.
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What Should You Expect when getting your appointment ?

Rishi Sheth, MD

The key to successful treatment of back pains is accurate diagnosis. In your visit to Rishi Sheth, MD, you will be provided with:

  • The careful examination of your medical history and symptoms
  • Accurate physical examination, spine and nerve analysis
  • In case it’s required, diagnostic imaging imaging tests like X-rays, MRI, or CT scans
  • A satisfactory clarification of the subjacent cause of your distress
  • The customized treatment plan according to your needs and lifestyle

Rishi Sheth, MD, will collaborate with each of his patients to explain their health status and make them feel secure about the development of their care program.