3. INJURY

Injury is the last common reason patients may experience degenerative disc disease. It is already known that the body breaks down over time. However, when this is compounded with injury, it only makes matters worse. Injuries of the spine, which leave it swollen, soreness, and instability, can generate lower back pain and lead to more advanced degenerative disc disease.

While people cannot change the fact that they are getting older every day, they can take steps to make sure they are not unnecessarily hard on their bodies. Minimizing the weight you lift every day, lifting weight in the proper manner (with your legs and not back), and avoiding situations that may lead to back injuries can all help prevent the progression or severity of degenerative disc disease. While there is no cure for the condition, recent research shows that stem cell therapy from stem cell treatment Scottsdale AZ can greatly help those who are in pain due to the condition. This can give patients a much better quality of life, and overall happiness, thus improving their lives.