Therapy Discogenic Cell for Degenerative Disc Disease - Medical / Health Care
Degenerative disc disease is a chronic and progressive condition that is characterized by inflammation and breakdown of tissue within the intervertebral disc. Located between the vertebral bones in the spine, the intervertebral disc acts like a pillow to cushion and evenly distribute pressure across the vertebrae. Each disc is comprised of an outer fibrous ring, the annulus fibrosus, which surrounds an inner gel-like center, the nucleus pulposus.
When the intervertebral disc becomes inflamed and loses its structure, the disc tissue becomes rigid and weakened, and begins to collapse. This can result in pressure being applied to the surrounding nerves in the spinal column, causing pain and loss of function.
Disc degeneration in the lower back can cause acute or chronic pain at the site of degeneration and may also be felt radiating into the hips, buttocks, thighs or legs. Pain is most commonly felt or made worse by movements such as sitting, bending, lifting or twisting.
Current treatment options include pain management (including opioid use), physical therapy, steroid injections, ablation, chiropractic care and other alternative remedies in the earlier stages, and surgical intervention in the later stages.