Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)

Degenerative disc disease isn’t technically a “disease” but a natural aging process where spinal discs lose hydration and elasticity. Over time, these discs flatten and lose their shock-absorbing ability, leading to stiffness, nerve compression, and chronic pain.

The symptoms often include:

• Persistent back or neck pain

• Stiffness that worsens after sitting or standing

• Radiating pain in arms or legs

• Muscle spasms or weakness

While aging is inevitable, pain from DDD doesn’t have to be.

Why Surgery Isn’t the Only Option

Many patients are told that spinal surgery is the only solution. But chiropractic medicine offers non-invasive, highly effective treatments that address the root cause of disc degeneration—not just the symptoms.

Surgery can carry risks like infection, scar tissue buildup, and long recovery times. Chiropractic care, in contrast, focuses on restoring your spine’s natural function and stimulating healing through precise, gentle methods.

How Chiropractors Treat DDD

At Today Disc, Bone & Joint Chiropractic Treatment Center, treatment begins with a thorough assessment—evaluating your posture, disc condition, and spinal alignment. Then, a personalized plan may include:

• Spinal Decompression Therapy: Creates negative pressure in the spine, relieving compression and allowing discs to rehydrate.

• Chiropractic Adjustments: Realigns the vertebrae to restore balance and reduce joint stress.

• Class IV Laser: Reduces pain and inflammation

• Lifestyle Coaching: Guides you on posture, sleep ergonomics, and movement habits.

Spinal Decompression: A Core Treatment

This gentle traction therapy reduces disc pressure, increases nutrient flow, and promotes rehydration. As discs regain flexibility, nerve impingement decreases, leading to natural pain relief and restored range of motion. Most patients describe the sessions as relaxing—some even fall asleep during treatment.

Holistic Healing from Within

In addition to spinal treatments, chiropractors may use complementary methods like electrical muscle stimulation, Class IV Laser to reduce pain and inflammation. This combination accelerates healing and strengthens the body’s natural support systems.

Patients typically experience:

• Less pain and stiffness Greater mobility

• Improved posture and spinal alignment

• Reduced need for medication

A New Approach to Aging Gracefully

You don’t have to accept disc degeneration as an inevitable part of getting older. With proactive chiropractic care, you can maintain flexibility, strength, and independence well into your later years—without surgical intervention.