Degenerative joint disease is common in the lower back region and can be a source of low back pain in many people. The low back supports nearly half of the body’s overall weight. A lifetime of pressure on the lower back can cause the cartilage that surrounds vertebral joints, or facet joints, to deteriorate, a condition that can lead to bone spurs, joint stiffness, inflammation, and pain.
The causes of Joint Degeneration include:
- Obesity
- Malnutrition
- A weakened immune system
- Congenital joint disorders
- Prolonged misuse, overexertion
- Poor posture
- Disease
What Should I Do If I Think I Have Degenerative Joint Disease?
In general some techniques that will help with DJD include: electric stimulation, soft tissue work, adjustments, decompression, and stretching and strengthening exercises. If you are suffering from
pain, weakness, tingling, or stiffness in your lumbar spine, hips, buttocks, or legs consult your local chiropractor and see what chiropractic can do to help decrease your back pain.
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