The role nutrition contributes
in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus lately.
Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At
Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office, we recommend a comprehensive approach: easing
pain through Cox® spinal manipulation and supporting disc health with enhnanced
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) found that metabolic syndrome can exacerbate spinal
degeneration in patients with lumbar disc herniation, demonstrating
just how much systemic factors like overall health can affect
spinal health. On the other hand, Feng et al. (2) explored mitophagy—the
process of clearing out damaged mitochondria—within critical components of
intervertebral discs, including the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, and
cartilage endplate. Their work offers stimulating insights
into possible therapies for decelerating
or even reversing disc degeneration. What does this imply for our daily lives? It’s apparent that spinal degeneration isn’t caused
by just one thing—it’s a complex process swayed
by both systemic issues, like metabolic health, and cellular mechanisms, like
mitophagy. This indicates the need for a well-rounded approach to
spinal care, one that goes beyond just handling
symptoms to address the underlying causes. Indeed,
a deeper understanding of the elaborate
cellular processes that drive degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle
factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are practical.
Groton 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 promising solution for managing
disc degeneration. Li et al (4) explained how a
lack of Vitamin D can aggravate 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 Groton chiropractic
appointment.
WHAT TO DO?
Don’t let disc degeneration bother you.
The reality is that spinal degeneration is a natural part of
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, keeping our spines stronger and healthier for
longer. It is never too early—or too late—to begin
taking care of your spine!
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
illustrates the importance of spinal nutrition in The Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to optimize clinical
outcomes.
CONTACT Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office
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appointment with Shoreline Medical Services/ Hutter Chiropractic Office today.