Degenerative disc disease is a painful condition that often affects healthy individuals in their 30s or 40s.

Degenerative disc disease is actually not a disease at all – it is a condition that is the result of a damaged disc.  To understand the full impact that this ailment can have on your life, you first need to be aware of how the spinal discs operate.  The discs located in the spine can be described as shock absorbers between the spinal bones.  These discs keep the back flexible.

The discs located in the spine do not receive a lot of blood supply, which means that when one is injured, it does not have the ability to repair itself.  As a result, the disc can start to degenerate.  According to Cedars-Sinai, there are three different stages that tend to occur over a 20- to 30-year time span. 

These stages include:

  • Acute pain that makes it difficult to perform normal movements of the back
  • The location of the injury becomes unstable.  Back pain will come and go
  • Back pain is not frequent, as the body is able to re-stabilize the injured portion of the back

There are many degenerative disc disease symptoms to be aware of.  These symptoms include:

  • Pain that becomes worse when seated
  • Bending, lifting or twisting makes the pain worse
  • Pain relief when changing positions 
  • Acute pain that comes and goes
  • Pain in the low back, buttocks, thighs or neck
  • Numbness in the extremities
  • Leg weakness
Numerous degenerative disc disease treatment options are available.  These treatments include artificial disc replacement, surgery, and management of the symptoms. If you are suffering from degenerative disc disease and are not able to work, you may be entitled to long term disability insurance benefits.  

You can reach Miami Insurance Claims Lawyer J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo by dialing his direct number at (786) 272-5841, calling the main office at (305) 461-1095, or Toll Free at 1 (866) 71-CLAIM or email Attorney Gonzalez-Sirgo directly at [email protected].

J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo
J.P. Gonzalez-Sirgo, P.A.
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