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Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment in Orlando, FL
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is the gradual breakdown of spinal discs with age and wear, causing them to lose hydration and height, which can lead to chronic back or neck pain, stiffness and nerve irritation. Orlando Spine and Wellness Center manages degenerative disc disease without surgery using spinal decompression, chiropractic adjustments, Class IV laser therapy and exercise rehabilitation for patients across Orlando.
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
As discs lose water content and height, they absorb shock less effectively, the space between vertebrae narrows and nearby joints and nerves can become irritated.
- Discs lose water content and height
- They absorb shock less effectively
- The space between vertebrae narrows
- Nearby joints and nerves can become irritated
Why Discs Wear Down and How It Feels
What Causes Degenerative Disc Disease?
Natural aging and disc dehydration
Repetitive strain from work or sports
Past injuries, including car accidents
Smoking, which reduces blood supply to discs
Excess body weight
Genetics
Common Symptoms
- Chronic low back or neck pain
- Pain that worsens with sitting, bending or lifting
- Stiffness and reduced flexibility
- Pain that comes and goes in flare-ups
- Radiating pain, numbness or tingling if nerves are irritated
DDD often occurs alongside bulging discs, herniated discs and posterior facet syndrome.
Pain that comes and goes?
DDD often flares up and settles down. A long-term plan helps keep flare-ups under control.
How We Treat Degenerative Disc Disease
A long-term plan that combines in-office care with support between visits.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression with the Triton DTS system to unload the spine and support blood and nutrient exchange in the discs.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Chiropractic adjustments to keep spinal joints moving.
Class IV Laser Therapy
Class IV laser therapy to reduce inflammation.
Graston & Cupping
Graston soft tissue therapy and cupping for muscle tightness.
Exercise Rehabilitation
Exercise rehabilitation to strengthen supporting muscles.
Nutrition & Weight Loss
Nutrition and weight loss support to reduce spinal load.
Living Well With Degenerative Disc Disease
Staying active is one of the best things you can do. Low-impact exercise like walking and swimming, good posture, a healthy weight and regular care can help manage symptoms and keep you doing what you enjoy.
Low-impact exercise like walking
Swimming
Good posture
A healthy weight
Regular care
Try our stretches center for daily exercises.
When to Seek Emergency Care
Go to the ER for loss of bladder or bowel control, groin numbness or rapidly worsening weakness.
Dr. Michael Bowerman, D.C.
Chiropractic Physician
Why Choose Our Orlando Spine Center?
Dr. Michael Bowerman, D.C., a Palmer College graduate with a background in strength and conditioning and rehabilitation, helps patients manage degenerative disc disease with a long-term plan, not quick fixes. Your care combines in-office treatment with nutrition, weight loss and exercise guidance that supports your spine between visits, and we adjust your plan as your needs change over time.
A long-term plan, not quick fixes.
Hands-on care and technology in one office.
Nutrition, weight loss and exercise guidance that supports your spine between visits.
We adjust your plan as your needs change over time.
DDD Care Near Meadow Woods and Lake Nona
Visit 13802 Landstar Blvd., #107, Orlando, FL 32824, serving Meadow Woods, Lake Nona, Hunters Creek, Kissimmee, Winter Garden and Downtown Orlando. Call (321) 234-0124 or schedule your visit.
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Can a chiropractor help degenerative disc disease?
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What exercises help degenerative disc disease?
Is DDD the same as arthritis?
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Is decompression covered by insurance?
Stay Active With Degenerative Disc Disease
Get a long-term, non-surgical plan that keeps you doing what you enjoy, close to Meadow Woods and Lake Nona.