Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment & Relief Ireland
Managing Degenerative Disc Disease In Dublin, Ireland
Degenerative disc disease is a condition that affects the spinal or vertebral discs. These discs act as cushions between the vertebrae, and when they degenerate, it can cause pain and other problems related to movement, nerve involvement or sciatica, joint related degenerative changes, reduces flexibility and mobility of the spine, and difficulty carrying essential daily tasks.
Here at Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy, we offer a range of treatments to help manage the symptoms of degenerative disc disease. Your clinician will work with you to create a treatment plan that meets your needs. Contact us today to book an appointment, or send your questions to [email protected].
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative changes are a natural part of ageing, of our life cycle, things are broken-down and rebuild, and this cycle, as we age, slows down, and rebuilding starts to take longer and longer. Degenerative disc disease is one degenerative condition that we see in our clinic often. It is a gradual process in which the spinal spinal discs, which act as cushions between the vertebrae and limit excessive movement, began is degenerative or change structurally.
Degenerative disc disease is often seen in the lower back or lumbar spine, but can affect any part of the spine including cervical (neck) and thoracic (middle back). It is normal for an ageing person to develop degenerative discs, it is an inevitable part of the ageing process, however it does not always lead to pain.
Only when the degeneration progresses and starts to cause problems will people begin to experience symptoms, however, it is important to be proactive particularly when to comes to spinal health. Just because something is “normal” it does not mean it should be accepted or trivialised or that there is nothing that can be done, there is a lot of good that can do done.
Visit us in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin Ireland
Our physical therapy & other services extend throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown including Blackrock, Cherrywood, Stillorgan, Rathfarnham, Shankill, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Clonskeagh, and Killiney.
Our office is located just outside of the center of Dun Laoghaire and is between Deansgrange and Monkstown. You can find our building entrance on Lower Mounttown Road, across from Woodland Park. We are a 30-second walk from Dublin Bus stop 2031 which is outside of Mccormick’s Pub.
What Causes Degenerative Disc Disease?
The exact cause of degenerative disc disease is unknown, but it is thought to be due to a combination of factors such as genetics, ageing, injury, degeneration and a bad posture. It is multifaceted. The major risk factors are genetics and stress on the spine due to, for example, occupation.
Seek urgent medical care (GP, A&E, or call 112/999) if you have loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin or buttocks, progressive leg or arm weakness, or pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, chest pain or breathlessness.
How We Help People With Degenerative Disc Disease
Do you suffer from chronic back pain?
If so, we are here to help.
Our treatment options are tailored to you. They include physiotherapy, laser therapy, spinal decompression, joint traction, intrinsic core strengthening and spinal adjustments.
Call us on (01) 575 2623 or email [email protected].
How We Manage Degenerative Disc Disease In Dublin, Ireland
At Dublin Chiropractic & Physiotherapy we give degenerative disc disease the attention it deserves.
We know that this can be a frustrating and debilitating condition, so we work closely with each of our patients to create an individualised treatment plan. We combine physical therapy and chiropractics to touch on all the bases.
Physical therapy
Physiotherapy aims to improve your range of motion and reduce pain.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care may include spinal adjustments aimed at improving spinal movement and reducing pain.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses light energy. The evidence for it is mixed, and results vary.
Spinal Decompression
The research on traction for back pain and sciatica is limited, and clinical guidelines don’t recommend it as a routine treatment. We only use it as an optional addition to an exercise-based plan, review it at the sixth visit, and stop if it isn’t helping. Decompression is generally well tolerated. Side effects are usually mild and short-lived, such as temporary soreness. It isn’t suitable for everyone — see who shouldn’t have it.
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy uses acoustic waves applied to the skin. The evidence for its use in back pain is limited, and results vary.
Intrinsic Core Strengthening
Core strengthening (motor control exercise) is one type of exercise for long-term low back pain. A Cochrane review found it works about as well as other types of exercise, so we choose the exercise that suits you. See core strengthening.
Book An Appointment Today!
Are you in pain and in Ireland?
Contact us today at(01) 575 2623 or click here to schedule an appointment online!
References
[1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27733227/