Terms such as disc desiccation, reduced disc height and degenerative change describe structural features seen on imaging. Your chiropractor considers these findings together with your symptoms, function and clinical assessment.
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Symptoms and clinical findings
Some people report local lower-back pain, stiffness, reduced tolerance for sitting or standing, or symptoms extending into a leg. Similar symptoms can also occur for other reasons.
Assessment may consider movement, neurological function, symptom behaviour and relevant medical history.
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Care and self-management
Management may include education, progressive movement, pacing, hands-on care and rehabilitation. Advice is tailored to your goals and reviewed as your function changes.
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Spinal decompression within your treatment
Spinal decompression is offered as part of general chiropractic care at ChiroRelief, unless contraindicated after assessment. Your assessment helps your chiropractor understand your presentation and select appropriate table settings.
Changes in spinal discs become more common with age, but a scan finding alone does not tell us how someone feels or what care they need.
Does degeneration always cause pain?+
No. Imaging changes and symptoms do not always match. Your clinician considers your symptoms, function and examination as well as any scan report.
Can I remain active?+
Many people can continue or gradually return to suitable activity. Discuss activities that aggravate your symptoms and any specific restrictions with your treating clinician.
Is decompression suitable for every degenerative disc finding?+
A scan finding alone is not enough to decide on care. ChiroRelief discusses the proposed options after reviewing your history, symptoms and examination.
