5 Serious Spine Problems Caused by Untreated Disc Degeneration

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5 Serious Spine Problems Caused by Untreated Disc
Degeneration

• The spinal discs serve as shock absorbers,
  providing support, stability, and flexibility to
  the spine while facilitating smooth movement
  between vertebrae.
• In some cases, these crucial spinal discs begin
  to deteriorate, causing a range of problems from
  chronic back pain to spinal nerve compression,
  limited mobility, muscle weakness, and even loss
  of sensation.
• In most cases, spinal disc deterioration
  (technically, degeneration) is caused by wear and
  tear due to aging.
• As we age, the spinal discs lose some of their
  fluid content and consequently lose flexibility
  and strength.
• This loss of vitality makes them more vulnerable
  to cracks, tears, bulges, which gradually
  deteriorate and cause disc degeneration that
  triggers many problems, says Mr. Jwalant S.
  Mehta, a top orthopaedic surgeon for spine in UK.

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5 Serious Spine Problems Caused by Untreated Disc
Degeneration

• However, disc degeneration is not limited to old
  age
• Even younger individuals can suffer from spinal
  disc degeneration due to excessive stress or
  strain on the spine for long periods, genetics,
  and trauma injuries.
• Therefore, everyone must be aware of the
  potential risk of disc degeneration and improve
  their awareness about the problems it may cause
  when left untreated.
• As part of our blog series, we want to discuss
  everything related to disc degeneration.
• With inputs from one of the scoliosis surgeons
  in UK, Mr. Jwalant S. Mehta, we will start by
  raising awareness of the severe spine problems
  that can happen if you dont treat disc
  degeneration promptly.

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5 Serious Spine Problems Caused by Untreated Disc
Degeneration

• Serious Spine Problems That Can Develop from
  Untreated Disc Degeneration
• Herniated Disc As the disc begins to
  deteriorate, it loses its water content, which
  makes it less flexible. The loss of flexibility
  increases the risk of cracks and tears on the
  outer wall, which causes the gel-like center to
  bulge. The bulge can press on the nearby spinal
  nerves, triggering pain, numbness, tingling
  sensations, and weakness in the areas controlled
  by that particular nerve.
• Spinal Stenosis Degenerated discs can lose
  height, narrowing the spinal canal through which
  the spinal cord and nerves run. This spinal canal
  narrowing can compress the nerves, leading to
  weakness, difficulty walking, pain, and numbness
  similar to herniated discs.
• Spondylosis The degeneration of spinal discs can
  also trigger the formation of bone spurs near the
  affected areas. These bone spurs further narrow
  the spinal canal, putting pressure on nerves,
  causing

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5 Serious Spine Problems Caused by Untreated Disc
Degeneration

• Facet Joint Syndrome As the spinal discs
  degenerate, they can also trigger the
  degeneration of facet joints, causing stress and
  strain. This chronic inflammation can lead to
  facet joint syndrome, which ultimately causes
  stiffness, inflammation, and pain in the affected
  joints. Facet joint syndrome is notorious for
  causing chronic back pain and limiting the range
  of motion.
• Spondylolisthesis In severe cases of disc
  degeneration, the discs may move from their place
  and sometimes forward over one another. This
  displacement can lead to nerve compression that
  can also trigger pain, weakness, walking
  difficulty, mobility problems, and numbness.
• Neither the above list is exhaustive, nor does
  disc degeneration immediately cause the spinal
  diseases mentioned.
• There are four stages of disc degeneration which
  include dysfunction, dehydration, stabilization,
  and collapse its in the fourth stage where most
  of the above spinal diseases can occur.

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5 Serious Spine Problems Caused by Untreated Disc
Degeneration

• So, how does one identify disc degeneration, what
  are the things to do to avoid disc degeneration,
  and what is the pain relief for disc degeneration
  disease? We often receive these follow-up
  questions, and we aim to provide detailed answers
  in our next blog.
• For immediate assistance with back pain due to
  disc problems, scoliosis, or any other unknown
  cause, please get in touch with adult and back
  pain specialist and orthopaedic spine surgeon Mr.
  Jwalant S. Mehta here.

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• Bromsgrove Private Clinic
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