Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment | South Texas Spine & Joint Institute
Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is one of the leading causes of chronic back and neck pain. While the name sounds alarming, DDD is simply a term describing wear and tear on the spinal discs as we age. When discs become thinner or damaged, they lose their ability to cushion the spine, leading to pain, stiffness, or nerve irritation.
South Texas Spine & Joint Institute specializes in effective, non-surgical treatments that help slow disc degeneration, relieve pain, and improve long-term spinal health.
What Causes Degenerative Disc Disease?
DDD occurs when spinal discs lose hydration, elasticity, or structural integrity. Contributing factors include:
- Age-related wear
- Repetitive motion injuries
- Poor posture
- Previous disc injuries
- Genetic predisposition
- Loss of core stability
Symptoms vary but often include:
- Persistent back or neck pain
- Pain that worsens with sitting
- Radiating arm or leg pain
- Spinal stiffness
- Muscle spasms
How South Texas Spine & Joint Institute Helps Patients With DDD
- Spinal Decompression to Rehydrate & Repair Discs
Decompression therapy creates negative pressure inside the discs, helping: ● Restore disc height
- Improve hydration
- Reduce disc bulging
- Relieve nerve compression
This treatment supports natural disc healing—something medication alone cannot do.
- Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments
Misaligned vertebrae place more stress on damaged discs. Chiropractic care helps: ● Balance spinal motion
- Reduce inflammation
- Improve function
- Slow progression of disc degeneration
- Laser Therapy for Disc Inflammation
Laser therapy penetrates deep into tissues to reduce inflammation surrounding degenerated discs. This accelerates healing and reduces pain.
- Corrective Exercises to Strengthen Support Muscles
Targeted rehabilitation helps strengthen the core and postural muscles that support the spine. This reduces stress on discs and helps prevent future degeneration.
A Comprehensive, Non-Surgical Solution for DDD
The goal at South Texas Spine & Joint Institute is not only to relieve disc pain but to improve the long-term health of the spine. With advanced therapies and personalized care, patients experience meaningful and lasting improvements.
