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How Do You Treat Degenerative Joint Disorder Of The Spine?

Posted on Sat, 30 Jul 2016

Question: How do you treat degenerative joint disorder (disease) Spine?

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. I can understand your concern here

Detailed Answer:
DJD alone can cause some stiffness of the spine and limit the range of motion, but, in general, it doesn't cause significant pain.

If you haven't had an MRI of your spine you need that to look for disc problems.

I would first refer you to a physiatrist--a physical medicine and rehabilitation MD specialist--for a customized treatment program that can be very effective for your problem. If that isn't helpful, you may need surgery

Let me know if you need more information please

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Follow up: Dr. Ralph Chambers (4 hours later)

I sent copy of reports of MRI and X-ray. Did you get it?

Answered by Dr. Ralph Chambers (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes I jut did

Detailed Answer:
You definitely have bulging discs that compress nerve roots.

You still need to see the physiatrist first and get conservative treatment which should help.

Only after that, if it's not effective, would I have you see a spine surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj