Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment

Degenerative disc disease is not a disease but a a spinal condition related to aging. Over time, the rubbery discs between the vertebrae that enable flexing and bending become worn. As they break down, this allows the vertebrae to rub together or press on the spine, resulting in weakness, numbness and radiating pain. Dr. Sina Rajamand offers degenerative disc disease treatment at Saint Mary’s Brain and Spine Surgery in Reno, NV.

Degenerative disc disease may present no symptoms at all, at least at first. But over time, the pain can begin to manifest and grow until simple, everyday activities become impossible. This condition can be further complicated by osteoarthritis. Damage in the upper spine may cause pain radiating to the arms, shoulders, and hands, while damage to the lower spine typically results in pain radiating to the legs and feet. This occurs due to pressure from damaged vertebrae on the spine or nerve centers.