Things To Avoid With Degenerative Disc Disease (plus What To Do Instead)

[@brave5076]

Thank you... could show some exercises for the lower back ? Respect from India🙏

[@More4Life]

You're welcome! I'd suggest checking out our Back Pain & Sciatica relief playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLsxYq2xJHBAmbnaeQmTgz23Wop1IYbFfM You'll find plenty of exercises and other tips that can help lower back pain from degenerative disc disease in there.

[@brave5076]

@@More4Life added respect

[@johnvantomey]

I have degenerative disc in my neck and have been through physical therapy. The stretches you explain here work great. Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate techniques

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. I'm glad the stretches helped you.

[@johnvantomey]

@@More4Life I subscribed as well

[@ktaurus510]

I have Degenerative Lumbosaceal disease. You’re absolutely right! I love the relief that I feel when I bend over, or I tilt my hips fwd.

[@esterkahingunga5813]

I have chronic neck and lower back pain with multiple level of degeneration and arthritis of the spine. Thank you for sharing very helpful.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it as helpful.

[@ShaniRussell-o9u]

Thank you Doctor for thoroughly explaining DDD, the do's and don'ts.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@mc2whls]

Thank you for the clear explanation of things to do. And, things to avoid. I have smashed the "Like Button". And, I have "subscribed". Have a great week and thanks again!

[@More4Life]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for subscribing.

[@lj1175]

i have the disease on the neck and this video surely will help me lessen the pain. thank you so much for sharing the info doc. ❤️🙏

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@kevinrichardson6686]

Mine goes with concussion working at Walmart I was young. 20 years old when the spasms started on my neck battery, criminal assault

[@Washington973]

Thank you, I was directed here from another video of yours so now I have a few more ideas to alleviate some pain. The bending over while sitting 🪑 definitely helped, flexor stretches for the front (unsure why that works) gives me some needed relief, I know I’m sitting too much! On an X-ray my lowest vertebrae is visibly losing bone mass in addition to the reasons for losing height. I’ll try to relate this to my GP for a referral to a PT. I have a clearer understanding now, thank you very much!

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@GospelOfTimothy]

Is there any kind of back brace that can help people out with degenerative disc disease? my back hurts so much I cannot stand for more than a few minutes and I have to lay down.

[@More4Life]

Yes actually. Check out these braces: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWWwZoKVl9p-fJI

[@saramcentire4238]

Good advice. I do lots of this

[@More4Life]

Keep up the good work!

[@saramcentire4238]

@@More4Life will do

[@nadifouldi3131]

Thanks very much for the helpful video.

[@More4Life]

You're welcome

[@Sportsmais5]

Amazing! Thank you very much

[@More4Life]

You're welcome!

[@theempress8947]

This was a very good video....thank you

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@dariamancini963]

Please demonstrate ideal pillow situation

[@More4Life]

Here's a video that describes it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX2uhYitas6phbc

[@bshnabel]

Thanks

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@Griddyred]

I am 42 .. have DDD in my L4 and 5… scoliosis… and pain everywhere … use to be a power lifter but after a few years of working behind a desk and having severe fibroids that caused me to get a hysterectomy at 40… no kids… life is hell currently .

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that

[@Deepaksafaya]

May God heal you. I will pray for you.

[@jjbud3124]

I have arthritis throughout my entire spine, either bone on bone, or nearly so. When you have bad arthritis, some of these exercises you figure out yourself. I don't have much radiation, but I'm very worried about that. If I can remember to exercise maybe that will help prevent radiculopathy.

[@More4Life]

You're right, a lot of people do figure these out on their own through trial and error of what makes them feel better. Staying consistent is the hard part. Good luck!

[@Samboussr]

when you are in this situation you need to rebuild your spine remember the disc is like a sponge what it needs are liquids and to decompress the spine. The discs of the vertebra has nothing to do with age as this individual explains in the video. what you need is to rebuild your spine and revitalize your discs. the discs are made of fibro collagen and to repair the discs you also need glucosamine chondroitin and a decompression spinal belt so the fluids enter the discs very quickly and are revitalized. I am PhD from Palmer College of Chiropractic, PhD Nutrition specialist. nothing is lost only if you give up.

[@More4Life]

@@Samboussr thanks for sharing your insights

[@jjbud3124]

@@Samboussr Thank you for the advice. What belt do you recommend? How is it used? I'm on Social Security so I don't have a lot of money, so I hope they are affordable.

[@daisies4444]

Thank you that was so helpful! I have been lying on 5/6 pillows at night since I broke my hip. I also have Osteoarthritis, DDD & Osteoporosis and am in constant pain. My life has become extremely restricted as I can't walk far due to extreme pain. What do you think would help please? I have also put on over 3st and am at the end of my tether.

[@More4Life]

Glad it was helpful. While I can't tell you what specifically would help your particular problem, if walking is difficulty for you, here's a video that may help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4jHYaWLj9Z0a6c

[@daisies4444]

@@More4Life Thank you!

[@More4Life]

@@daisies4444 you're welcome

[@daisies4444]

Thank you! @@More4Life

[@daisies4444]

I forgot to say that I have Aortic Stenosis and Pulmonary Fibrosis as well which restricts me moving

[@janemorrow6672]

Do you have any videos on scoliosis? I have DDD and scoliosis and osteoporosis.

[@More4Life]

Scoliosis Exercises That You've Probably Never Seen kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3zVYn2ieNCnna8 Exercises For Osteoporosis - Best Exercise To Increase Bone Density kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYrbhIyor8SHodE Hope these help

[@janemorrow6672]

@@More4Life oh thank you very much!

[@More4Life]

@@janemorrow6672 you're welcome.

[@tynaangelici3023]

This began when I was in my 20 I’m still suffering with this

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you find some things to help it.

[@tynaangelici3023]

@@More4Life thank you.I have been going to the chiropractor since I was 23. I got to pt. I’m considering surgery.

[@More4Life]

@tynaangelici3023 good luck 🙏

[@tynaangelici3023]

@@More4Life thank you

[@kimoTv1]

​@@tynaangelici3023How was the surgery?

[@angieguy772]

just got diagnosed with DDD in my T5 and its pinching the nerve down into my arm....so you covered the lower back and neck...what about the mid back?

[@More4Life]

There's something called "T4 syndrome" that can cause arm symptoms due to the sympathetic nervous system around the T4 level. I don't have a video on it, but here's an article. www.physio-pedia.com/T4_Syndrome Degenerative discs don't always cause symptoms though, so if someone presented with those symptoms, I'd still suspect a neck problem or thoracic outlet syndrome before T4 syndrome. I can't say what the cause is in your case though having not evaluated the problem. These videos may give you some more ideas: Pinched nerve in neck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mni5oXmBm6-mhMk Shoulder pain radiating down arm: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJzRmGmmqs2Sps0 Thoracic outlet syndrome: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pn6clH2HeZypmbc

[@daltonvoss7693]

great vid

[@More4Life]

Glad you liked it.

[@abdulhakim6573]

My partner has DDD but has also had laser disc surgery to help with the bulging dics she has sustained from the DDD. Would she be okay to run eventually or not, should she avoid running altogether?

[@More4Life]

That depends on the individual, but there's no absolute contraindication to running after things have healed fully.

[@yolandawilliams3342]

Thank u ,my back is degenerate

[@More4Life]

You're welcome.

[@ladyvirgo6608]

Well I Have Scoliosis and was diagnosed with DJD Cervical and Throughout My Whole Spine...Is this the Same as DDD Or Is This Totally Different?? Because I Have All The Same Problems and Issues With Daily Life and Activities??..

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

DDD is caused by diabetes or chronic high insulin.

[@More4Life]

That's not the only reason, but definitely a risk factor.

[@dinaaperazzo5699]

Yes, sitting too long is the worst for my DDD in L5

[@More4Life]

Here's a recent video about how to stop back pain from sitting too long: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWGaiqpuorCLi68

[@MountainAirOrganicBeds]

I have DDD and am taking a water pill. Should I stop the water pill?

[@MountainAirOrganicBeds]

Is turning your head sis to side bad? I hear crunching from osteoarthritis. 7:24

[@MountainAirOrganicBeds]

I want to avoid the wheel chair, I am 63 and have spinal stenosis all up and down my back, the start of sclerosis in the thoracic spine. Osteoarthritis and osteopenia. Is there any hope for me? I feel like I have a death sentence.

[@More4Life]

You'll have to ask the doctor who prescribed the water pill about that one.

[@MountainAirOrganicBeds]

@@More4Life I asked my pharmacist and he said not to worry it doesn’t affect it.

[@joyceginsberg9339]

I'm a cna and have ddd and I'm getting where it's starting to effect my ability to do my job

[@More4Life]

Sorry to hear that. Here are some other videos that may help: DDD in neck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYOVY4yDqsyFf6s DDD in back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6OrcqJ6jqebbtU Good luck!

[@lucymx123]

I started struggling with this when i was 13 im 16 now but not getting any better. I went and saw hospital physio but even after mri scans they didnt believe my pain. I want to try find gym exercises but cant find any.

[@More4Life]

That's very early to start having those problems. Ask your parents to take you to a rheumatologist to test for potential genetic or autoimmune disorders such juvenile arthritis or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

[@lucymx123]

@@More4Life I have no idea what that is but thanks for the advice I'll ask for sure

[@workingclasshero2891]

How the hell isn’t there a pill or cure for this…. We should be wayyyy past this point medically.

[@More4Life]

Curing diseases doesn't make pharmaceutical companies money; controlling the symptoms of chronic problems for the rest of people's lives ensures repeat customers. 🤔

[@krsnadasafernandez7105]

Whats sitting way too nuch? 1 hour?

[@More4Life]

There's no exact number. Many people sit the majority of their day. Ideally, getting up and moving around once an hour when sitting is a good idea, but if you're on a car trip or plane flight that's not always feasible.

[@nottysara]

Im just 25 i have early dessicating disc

[@More4Life]

It can start to happen pretty early. In most cases though, if you're only 25, if you get the proper treatment you should be able to get back to most of the things that other people your age are able to do.

[@ashleymoore866]

I have DDD in my l5S1 and its terrible the doctor i see told me if i have the surgery it may get worse i dont kno which way to go or do

[@More4Life]

It's an individual choice, but success rates are around 50%, so it really is a coin toss. If it's just back pain, surgery is usually not the best choice. If there are leg symptoms and walking problems, it depends how bad they are as to if it's worth the cost and the risk of not getting better or getting worse. It's usually best to exhaust your conservative options first. Good luck!

[@ashleymoore866]

@@More4Life yes sharpness down the legs to the feet but it comes in goes but l4l5 pain stays

[@AJohnson0325]

I have two bulging discs. One is thinner than usual and has some fissures. I was told by a chronic pain doc surgery might help my sciatic pain but would probably make my back pain way worse. A neurosurgeon and ortho spine doc both said I don’t need surgery. It took me six months after the last time I threw my back out to start feeling better…not to be better but to start feeling better. I couldn’t sit or bend over for six months. I still have sciatica that comes and goes…feels like a bee sting over and over again but no weakness. Back is sore but can still work. I do PT and take pain meds when I need it. I wouldn’t get surgery unless it’s a last resort. Life will probably never be the same but I’m managing the best I can. Lots of people get worse after surgery.

[@KVG822]

I am 38 and have this and have no kids.

[@More4Life]

It can start as young as the 20's. Fortunately, at 38, there's still a good chance you can keep it from progressing with the proper treatment.

[@raulcapetillo1087]

Volume is too low

[@advocatesvsmani3320]

Voice is too low

[@Wegins1987]

Absolutely rubbish . I've got DDD in l5-s1 and I'm fine stood up can't sit at all. And everyone I've spoke to is the same who has it

[@toogood9432]

Yes have same thing😢

[@pops6336]

I have DDD and standing bothers me alot more than sitting, your back arches more when you stand and pinches the backside of spine more. Guess different people have different symptoms.

[@Wegins1987]

Pops I stand corrected I guess everyone is different I was down when I wrote that post. I'm sure this guy is trying to help people and I that's more than some people do

[@jjbud3124]

Not me. I'm fine sitting and lying down, but horrible standing up.

[@ashleymoore866]

I do in same area my doctor said if I have surgery it may help or get worse

[@johnmitchell2741]

Got it dont stand dont walk dont sit Just stay in bed

[@annesf]

😂😂

[@tempritempri1585]

There are helpful exercises that you can find out about..i just didn't like this video..

[@EmmanuelNgalula-ib5mg]

Thank you Dr .take on your well presented video. I m suffer from several degeratives on spine.you opened eyes on things i was yet unaware

[@More4Life]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@niskamelchionne1942]

I run around and play tag with my cat and sit back with my back toward the chair and when I do that I'm feeling 100 % Especially when I'm running playing tag with my cat Molly. Yes she's on my profile, that's Molly

[@More4Life]

Have fun with Molly 🐈😸😹

[@niskamelchionne1942]

@@More4Life Thank 🙏💕 you

[@ninastinytreasures]

I can't walk to much 😢only 39

[@More4Life]

I'm sure there's something that can be done to help you at only 39. It's just a matter of finding the right person to help you.

[@ninastinytreasures]

@@More4Life was told yesterday going to pain management as got herniated L5 S2 But will be mths till get In because of waiting list in the UK 🇬🇧

[@ninastinytreasures]

So now on I diet I will try to loose weight if that will help with pain I don't no because what I am on don't help me

[@More4Life]

@@ninastinytreasures seeing a physio may help, but most likely the ones that will be able to help are private and not in the NHS. If you email [e-mail] I may be able to get you connected with a physio in your area.