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Can You Live a Normal Life with Degenerative Disc Disease? Find What To Do!
What's Inside This Article
| What We'll Talk About | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Can You Live a Normal Life with Degenerative Disc Disease? | Can you still enjoy life with this condition? |
| How to Feel Better and Move Easier | Ways to make the pain go away and move around easier |
| Changes You Can Make and How to Stay Fit | Things you can do differently and how to keep a healthy weight |
| Thinking Differently and Quitting Smoking | How changing your thoughts can help with pain and ways to stop smoking |
| Sitting Right, Using Cool Tools, and Devices That Can Help | How to sit and stand the right way and tools that can help you move |
| Other Treatments and Eating Right | Other things you can try and food that can help your joints |
Can You Still Be Happy and Do Fun Stuff?
Yes, you can! Even if you have degenerative disc disease, you can still enjoy life. It might be a bit tough, but with the right treatments and changes in your lifestyle, you can manage the symptoms and keep doing the things you love. One of the treatments that can help is a decompression belt. This thing can help with pain and make you stand straighter. You can find more information about it here.
How to Feel Better and Move Easier
Ways to Make the Pain Go Away
- Pills: You can buy some pills or get some from a doctor to help with the pain.
- Special Exercises: There are special exercises and stretches that can help with the pain.
- Shots: Sometimes, you can get a shot that can help with really bad pain for a short time.
Moving Around and Special Exercises
- Fun Activities: Things like walking or swimming can help make your muscles stronger without hurting your back.
- Making Muscles Stronger: There are exercises that can make your tummy and back muscles stronger to help your back.
- Stretching: Stretching regularly can help you move better.
Cool Tools That Can Help You Move
| Cool Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Walkers and Canes | These can help you walk and stand better. |
| Wheelchairs | These can help you move around if your symptoms are really bad. |
| Decompression Belt | This thing can help with pain and make you stand straighter. You can find more information about it [here]. |
Changes You Can Make and How to Stay Fit
Things You Can Do Differently
- Keeping a Healthy Weight: Keeping a healthy weight can help your back.
- Drinking Lots of Water: Drinking lots of water can help keep the discs in your back healthy.
- Stop Smoking: Smoking can hurt your body's ability to heal itself.
How to Keep a Healthy Weight
- Eating Right: Eating a balanced diet can help keep a healthy weight.
- Moving Around: Moving around regularly can help manage weight and make your back stronger.
Thinking Differently and Quitting Smoking
Changing Your Thoughts
Changing the way you think can help manage the pain that comes with degenerative disc disease. It helps change negative thoughts and behaviors that can make pain worse.
Ways to Stop Smoking
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy: This can help manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- Special Pills: Certain pills can help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
- Behavioral Therapies: These can help change smoking behaviors and deal with cravings.
Sitting Right, Using Cool Tools, and Devices That Can Help
How to Sit and Stand the Right Way
- Using Cool Tools: Use chairs and desks that help you sit and stand properly.
- Standing and Sitting Right: Keep your back straight and shoulders back when sitting or standing.
- Taking Breaks: If you sit or stand for a long time, take breaks to move around and stretch.
Other Treatments and Eating Right
Other Things You Can Try
- Acupuncture: This is a type of Chinese medicine that can help manage pain.
- Massage: This can help relax your muscles and reduce pain.
- Spinal Manipulation: This can help with pain and make your back work better.
Eating Right
- Drinking Lots of Water: Drinking lots of water can help keep the discs in your back healthy.
- Eating Lots of Good Food: Eating lots of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains can help your overall health.
- Avoiding Bad Food: Foods high in sugar and unhealthy fats can make inflammation worse and make symptoms worse.
Living with degenerative disc disease can be hard, but with the right strategies and treatments, it is possible to manage symptoms and live a good life. Always talk to a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment or therapy.
Dr. Allan McManus,
