Degenerative disc disorder is a condition that occurs when your spinal disc wears down. The spinal disc acts as a shock absorber and helps you move, bend and twist comfortably. Everyone’s spinal disc degenerates over time a natural part of ageing.
When the cushions wear away, the bones can start to rub together. This contact can cause pain, stiffness and restriction of movements. This mostly affects your lower back and neck.
You might have pain if your spinal disc dries out or tears. It also includes acute injuries like falls, obesity, smoking and working a physically demanding job.
The most common symptoms are neck pain and back pain. You may experience pain that radiates down your lower back and buttocks and worsens with sitting, bending or lifting weights and can get worse over time.
Your healthcare provider may use imaging scans like X-RAY, CT or MRI to help diagnose.
For all those people suffering from acute or chronic lower back pain, Ayurvedic health science provides excellent remedies in the form of several time-tested medicines and treatments.
Below are the best Ayurvedic treatment options:
- Abhyangam
- Swedanam- pinda sweda
- Basti, pichu (kati / greeva)
- Lepa, upanaha (kati / greeva)
- Sneha vasti, Kashaya vasti (medicated enema)
