Question 1

can you tell me the life expectancy of an individual with degenerative cervical and lumbar disc disease?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: Disk degeneration by itself does not affect lifespan. Your longevity is more affected by other factors (genetics, blood pressure, heart-lung-other internal organ function, exercise, tobacco-alcohol-drug use).

Question 2

what are indications for spinal stimulation implant? i have cervical spondyl. and torn lumbar disc w/ degenerative disc disease. tens unit helps.

Accepted Answer

If surgery ,physical: thearpy , oral pain medications , epidural injections fails to give you a relief the next step would be spinal stimulation implant.

Question 3

is there any side effects of ozone injections for disc issues? for both cervical and lumbar disc issues?

Accepted Answer

Ozone injections: With the exception of ozone injected into a blood vessel (very bad complications) there are no known complications but also this therapy  is questionable at best...What is being treated?  I don't believe you should be trying this.

Question 4

can you tell me is glucosamine & chondroitin beneficial for lumbar disc disease?

Accepted Answer

The studies are hit: Or miss with glucosamine for joints overall, and discs are a difficult area to get nutrients to, so they may not be able to get much from glucosamine. That being said, some people really do have good results. It is a benign treatment that may actually help a great deal if you are one of the lucky few!

Question 5

which excercises are helpfull or ok to carry out without harming myself since i have lumbar disc degenrative disease(l3-l4, l4-l5, l5-s1) with sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Elliptical: Trainers and spin cycles for cardio and fixed weight machines such as nautilus for strength.  Follow back strengthening exercises as instructed by a sports related physical therapist.  This will minimize your risk of recurrent back pain.  There is also some benefit to inversion tables but not without expert advice and direction.

Question 6

with degenerative disc disease, facet arthrosis, nerve compression, buldging discs lumbar and cervical regions, synovial cyst posterior lumbar region in spine, continueum spasms, the need of surgery is the option as of now. i have been through all treatme

Accepted Answer

Unsure of question: Most surgeons exhaust non-operative care before recommending surgery. Non-operative care can include medications (anti-infammatory arthritis type medicine or pain medications), physical therapy, activity modification, exercise, bracing, chiropractic care, interventional pain management (injections), or alternative medical approaches.

Question 7

are glucosamine and chondroitin recommended for lumbar disc disease?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no scientific evidence that this makes any difference.

Question 8

my husband has lumbar disc disease and has had fusions at l4-l5, l5-l6. he bent down to pickup something and now he is in pain with spasms. should he take his zanaflex (tizanidine) 4mg or flexeril 10mg he has prescriptions for both?

Accepted Answer

Muscle relaxant: He can use either. I would suggest he try Zanaflex (tizanidine) first. Keep in mind both can cause some drowsiness.

Question 9

can you tell me what is lumbar disc protrusion?

Accepted Answer

Disc not intact: Disc protusion means that the soft part of your disc is bulging through an ares of weakness of the tough outer layer.

Question 10

please tell me, could lumbar disc bulge get worse?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Most do not get worse, but  occasionally they do.  Check out spine-health.Com.

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With degenerative disc disease, facet arthrosis, nerve compression, buldging discs lumbar and cervical regions, synovial cyst posterior lumbar region in spine, continueum spasms, the need of surgery is the option as of now. i have been through all treatme

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Are glucosamine and chondroitin recommended for lumbar disc disease?

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My husband has lumbar disc disease and has had fusions at l4-l5, l5-l6. he bent down to pickup something and now he is in pain with spasms. should he take his zanaflex (tizanidine) 4mg or flexeril 10mg he has prescriptions for both?

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