Everything You Need To Know About Degenerative Disc Disease

Treatment Options

Treatment for degenerative disc disease includes pain maintenance, usually in the form of ice or heat on the affected area. Painkillers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications may also be used to control pain. Physical therapy may be necessary if a patient develops osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, or a herniated disc as a result of degenerative disc disease. Surgery treatments may include fusing the bones together to protect the spinal cord or replacing the affected disc with an artificial one.

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