Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Degenerative Disc Disease: Symptoms

What Symptoms are shown?

Most symptoms are first discovered with minor pain. Each person has different levels of pain and it can worsen over time without any treatment. Where the degenerating disc is located differs for everyone. Some may have it in the neck, and others the lower spine. Many people first notice the problem when they have minor pain, and numbness in certain areas of the body. Problems in the neck may be associated with numbness or weakness in the neck or arms. While problems with the lower back can have numbness in the back, buttock or legs. 

As symptoms get worse one may find it difficult to do some everyday movements. Such movements include bending, twisting and reaching. It may feel better to stand rather than sit or lay down because doing so many lessen nerve pressure, relieving some pain. Tingling in the fingers or toes is a major indicator something is wrong with the nerve. If the symptoms go on, it may create major problems with the nerves themselves which can be long term. 

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