Nutritional Approaches to Managing Augusta Disc Degeneration
The role nutrition plays in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus lately. Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At Lombardy Chiropractic Clinic, we recommend a comprehensive approach: easing pain through Cox® spinal manipulation and supporting disc health with improved diet and nutrition.
DISC DEGENERATION INFLUENCES: Metabolic and Cellular Processes
Some current research has been uncovering fascinating connections between our metabolic and cellular processes and their role in spinal degeneration. For instance, Guo et al. (1) wrote about how metabolic syndrome can exacerbate spinal degeneration in patients with lumbar disc herniation, showing just how much systemic factors like general health can impact spinal health. On the other hand, Feng et al. (2) dove into the world of mitophagy—the process of clearing out damaged mitochondria—within vital parts of intervertebral discs like the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, and cartilage endplate. Their work offers stimulating insights into potential therapies for reducing or even reversing disc degeneration. What does this mean for us? It’s apparent that spinal degeneration isn’t initiated by just one event or issue—it’s a complex process swayed by both systemic issues, like metabolic health, and cellular mechanisms, like mitophagy. This signals the need for a well-rounded approach to spinal care, one that is more than just handling symptoms to tackle the underlying causes. Indeed, a deeper understanding of the intricate cellular processes that propel degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are practical.
Augusta CHIROPRACTIC NUTRITION TIP: Enhance Quercitrin and Vitamin D Levels
Recent research papers also featured a few tips that can help manage disc degeneration. Wu et al (3) explored how the compound quercitrin could help treat spinal disc degeneration by decreasing inflammation and preventing cell damage. Incorporating quercitrin into future therapies may offer a favorable solution for managing disc degeneration. Li et al (4) explained how being low in Vitamin D can worsen spinal disc degeneration by starting processes that break down the supportive tissue in the discs. Let’s maybe consider adding quercitrin and Vitamin D to your daily nutrition program? We’ll talk at your next Augusta chiropractic appointment.
WHAT TO DO?
Don’t let disc degeneration stress you out. The reality is that spinal degeneration comes with aging, but taking charge of your spinal health early on can make a big difference. By understanding the factors at play and adopting preventative measures, we can delay or even negate the impact of spinal degeneration, maintaining strong and healthy spines for longer. It is never too early—or too late—to start taking care of your spine!
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the importance of spinal nutrition in The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to enhance clinical outcomes.
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