DEGENERATED DISCS AND KNEE PAIN REDUCE QUALITY OF LIFE;
CHIROPRACTIC IMPROVES IT
Degenerated discs and degenerated knees are not
such unlikely companions. They are cases
of musculoskeletal diseases and spinal malalignment that are related to a lesser quality of life
for older folks. Concerns like low back pain, lumbar
spinal stenosis, knee pain because of osteoarthritis, lessened
lumbar lordosis (as seen on xray), and increased
sagittal vertical alignment (visible on xray) affect
a person’s quality of life. Lumbar spinal stenosis and knee osteoarthritis are
the most significant issues for patients having a lesser
quality of life. (1) Another report links the disc height of the L1/L2,
L2/L3, and L3/L4 to knee pain with L2/L3 being the most strongly correlated.
(2) The old “Dem Bones” song holds true! Everything is connected!
A
degenerated disc may be connected to a
degenerated knee. Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. is well aware of
the connection and is here to help.
Auburn
CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Extruded Discs May Regress!
Extruded discs - discs whose jellylike centers leak out – are apt to be a bit scarier
than disc bulges to their owners, but in a recent report
they regressed with conservative, non-surgical care! At about 17 months of
care, 75% of extrusions completely regressed, 15%
partially resolved, and 10% did show any regression.
90% did! Additionally, those patients whose discs regressed
also reported significantly improved NRS pain scores,
symptoms and disability issues. (3) Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C. helps extruded discs find relief! They don’t
scare us!
Listen to this discussion on care of the disc extrusion with Cox® Technic on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr.
Michael Johnson as Dr.
Ted Siciliano shares this case of a disc extrusion in a weight lifter he successfully
helped.
CONTACT Dr. Le's Chiropractic & Wellness, L.L.C.
Schedule your Auburn chiropractic appointment today!
We have beneficial chiropractic care for extruded discs and degenerated
discs and knees to improve your quality of life!