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Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Lumbar degenerative disc disease commonly starts with an injury to your lower back caused by a twisting motion like swinging a tennis racket or turning to reach for something. More often than not however, it is due to normal wear and tear. Your spine may undergo more than one million twisting and turning motions every year, causing your lumbar discs and their protective cartilage to thin out. When this happens, your discs can’t absorb movement as well, leading to pain, swelling, and tenderness. Visit our degenerative disc disease page to educate yourself further on the causes behind this condition.

Symptoms of lumbar degenerative disc disease may include:

• Pain centered in the lower back
• Radiating pain to your hips and legs
• Increased pain when sitting, bending, twisting, or lifting

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For the majority of patients, the pain is low-grade which can intensify for a few days and then subside. The pain from lumbar degenerative disc disease does not typically worsen over time.

If you’re suffering from back pain, consult your doctor. They will perform a physical examination which includes testing your flexibility, range of motion, and reflexes. A CT scan or MRI may be ordered to confirm the existence of lumbar degenerative disc disease. Your doctor will offer various treatment options including modifying your activities, rest, application of hot or cold packs, and physical therapy. You can learn more about this treatment by reviewing our degenerative disc disease exercises page.

There is another option available for your pain relief—minimally invasive procedures performed on an outpatient basis at Laser Spine Institute. With a much faster recuperation time than other treatments like open-back surgery, our endoscopic treatments can help you hit the courts pain-free once again! Contact us today for a free MRI or CT scan review, and to learn more information about our state-of-the-art facilities.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.