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Do I Have Disc Disease or Am I Just Old?
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Question:
I have been told I have degenerative disc disease, and I have two questions related to that. Is that just a catch-all phrase and diagnosis for back pain because of age? And would going to a chiropractor be a good choice?
—Seabrook, TX |
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Answer:
This is a wonderful question because it highlights the complexity of discussing almost all aspects of back pain.
If we were to examine 100 low back x-rays of men and women over 50 years old, we would find…
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This Week's Expert:
Arn Strasser, DC
Chiropractor
Strasser Chiropractic Center
Portland, Oregon |
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Current Back Pain Research
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Featured Treatment: McKenzie Method
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The McKenzie Method is far more than a simple series of extension exercises.
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The McKenzie Method is a comprehensive approach to the management of back and neck pain.
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Injury-proofing Your Neck
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