Degenerative Disc Disease of the Neck

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“The leading causes of disability are musculoskeletal injuries, meaning disorders of muscles, joints, nerves, bones. The most common approach typically takes a segmented approach of only medications to treat the issue. Although symptoms can be suppressed with medications, that’s only one component to the disorder complex that’s being addressed. By also addressing the movement and healing component, we can successfully treat these injuries. At PEAK we address ALL of the aspects for resolution instead of just ‘dealing with’ constant pain cycles.”

– Dr. Brandon Aucker, DC, MS, PSP

Cervical Degenerative Disk Disease Symptoms

Cervical degenerative disc disease can have ongoing symptoms like:

• Ongoing neck aches that could become worse with activity.
• Pain radiating into the hands, arms, or shoulders.
• Weakness in the arms and fingers, numbness, tingling.
• Headaches that start near the base of the skull.

Potential Causes Of Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

There are a variety of causes for cervical degenerative disc disease. Below are a few contributors that could lead to you developing cervical DDD:

• Poor Posture: Bad posture, including extended use of computers or phones (sometimes known as “tech neck).
• Aging: Over time, your discs age, wear ou,t and are dehydrated.
• Dehydration: Extended dehydration can lead to pain in your discs.
• Repeated Stress On Neck Vertebrae: Stress from repeated sports or job-related activities.

Management of Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

Without depending on long-term medicine, we enable patients to restore mobility and lower discomfort by concentrating on the underlying source of the pain. At PEAK Integrative Medicine, we attack cervical degenerative disc disease from many angles:

• Chiropractic Care For Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

Performing chiropractic changes to restore neck movement is an excellent step to relieving chronic pain. To release tight muscles and break up adhesions, some of the instruments we use assist in soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)

• PEMF Therapy For Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

Our PEMF therapy has been successful in lowering inflammation in the neck. We work with various patients with different root causes for their neck pain; our pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy has helped many of them.

• Red Light Therapy For Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease

Red light therapy can help to lower inflammation and advance recovery. We have seen many of our patients benefit from our red light therapy services.

• Ergonomic Guidance To Prevent Straining Your Neck

We will provide ergonomic tips to stop further neck strain. Learning is half the battle. Once you understand what physical motions and activities can be causing flair-ups in your cervical degenerative disc disease, it can still be difficult to stop. From lifting to turning, or even the way you sit at your desk, can contribute to neck pain.

Contact PEAK For Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Care

We provide professional care for a variety of chronic illnesses. Our chiropractic services, combined with our other integrative medicine services, can be the perfect solution for your degenerative disc disease. Contact us today!