Can Degenerative Discs Heal Normal Again? (Neck Pain, Back Pain, Pinched Nerve) - Dr Mandell
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- Degenerative Disc Disease is silent until the later phases. This leads to chronic pain, disc herniation, and pinched nerves. Poor posture is the number one condition that leads to this chronic problem.
Discs can regenerate. I used to think that they couldn't until I took updated xrays on my wellness chiro patients. Most didn't but a few did double in size. They were all 65 yrs old or older. When looking further into this what the deciding factor was that these patients actually exercised regularly, ate a clean diet and were grateful people. We are design for self healing and self regulation. Unfortunately for most people our life choices limits the healing potential. Hopefully this can help motivate the many. Good luck!
Thanks
YOU'RE NAIVE , THEY DONT
I ll try then.iA
GARY+ THE FUCKTARD IS YOU WHO BELIEVES THIS DAREN GUY WHO TOOK AN X-RAY OF THE SPINE WHICH BARELY SHOWS THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC, HAD HE TAKEN AN MRI OR A CT SCAN AND SPEWED HIS FINDINGS ON HERE, HE WOULD HAVE A MORE VIABLE DEBATE WITH ME, BUT I WOULD STILL CALL HIM OUT ON HIS BULLSHIT FINDING........BOTTOM LINE...SPINE DISC DO NOT RE-GENERATE, DISC HAVE ZERO BLOOD SUPPLY AND ZERO OXYGEN GOING TO THEM, ONCE THE SHELL DEGENERATES AND CRACKS OPEN, THE DISC IS DAMAGED....DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE IS A REAL MEDICAL DISEASE, I'M NOT JUST MAKING SHIT UP, SO GARY...FUCK YOU PEE BRAIN ~!
GARY IS THE TYPE OF GUY THAT WOULD BELIEVE ME IF I TOLD HIM THAT I DRIVE A LAMBO...HAHA...DUMB ASS~!
Discs are NOT tires. They are organic tissue and they can provably recover.
I wonder why he said that ..humans re not machine
Thank you for your honest and passionate response sir! I really appreciate your video.
This is from six years ago, but mister, you're so amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
love the clarity and confidence. thanks for this video
Exercising in water has made all the difference for me. I use many of your moves, Dr. Mandell, I just do them in water. Many thanks!
the tire analogy doesn't hold because it's not a living tissue. even bone can heal and grow stronger. I wasn't born with discs the size they are now, they grew. I'm skeptical, I think we'll find out this stuff can heal if you create the right conditions for it to do so.
well wasnt that depressing. :-/
The Doc so often comes on with an herbal or exercise remedy…this time his answer is more along the line of Nope but you can help by addressing some of the causes. I appreciate your honesty Sir. I’m 55 w sciatica that’s been long time coming due to 30 plus years of sedentary office work, obesity & overall neglect.
Very well said ..... LJC. I'm 70 and suffer with many Spinal related issues Including Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) throughout. Chronic Pain and Stiffness = Chronic Misery and Anxiety. I posted on the site this statement : We can go to Mars and control Robot Vehicles form Earth, yet we can't Lick or Correct this ???
Amazing 😍😎! A VIDEO I really needed to watch and get the facts I was starving for! Loved and enjoyed it ALL!
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Oh poop. Great information. Bad news. Honest but NOT what I wanted to hear. Still much appreciated. Thank you again Doctor M.
You are a genius. God gifted you in many tremendous ways. I appreciate and admire you giving so much to our 🌎. You're incredible really.
Hi Dr Mandell thank you for this very informative video. I am a 66 year old male and been very fit until August 2022. I used to be a long distance rider, worked out at the gym but in the last 10 years I was hit by negligent drivers that hit me in the bike lane. Therefore massive whiplash, fractures, etc. I recovered each time and kept riding until August 2022. I noticed that I had a very nasty neck pain in the left of my neck, which has got worse of the next few months. I did stop riding all together because it was causing me a lot of inflammation. Now I have issues in the upper part of my thoracic spine, down the right of L2/L3/L3/L4. I have seen a neurosurgeon who recommended no surgery and I was put of pain medication plus some cortisone injections. My neck pain has increased so badly that I can't sleep without tablets. Now I also feeling referred shoulder pain, arms, hands and fingers. Also burning pain, numbness travelling to my lower back, groin, legs and feet. When I sit I feel tightening of my groin and feet. My right calf also hurts. To make thing worse I get headaches, light headed, right side tinnitus. This causes depression, anxiety, high blood pressure because I can't get no relief. It is 24/7, I can't sleep unless I take opioids and nerve pain meds. I have tried physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture and I am not improving. I can't drive the car due to pain when sitting.
What can I do naturally for my neck and spine? Thank you in advance. Best regards. Alfred
Well I have neck pain due to degenerative disc in my neck i have been usinf an ergonomic pillow for the last 4 years now that helps when i am asleep to keep my neck in line and in the proper posutre position this has helped me greatly as well as when I am out and about doing my normal daily activites I try my best to maintain proper posture techingues to keep my spine and neck in line to ease the pain it has helped me a lot as well as regualer execise ! hope this helps it has helped me a lot !
Hallo, how are You doing now
Thanks for the straight talk!
Thank you - I finally got the answer I was looking for regarding discs. 💪
If u have lumber ddd then this video is for u...
All the person having the issue of DISC DEGENERATIVE DESESE pls do watch the following video
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Unforrunatel, his answer has been proven outright WRONG in newer scientific studies such as "Degenerative Disc Disease Reversal: Rethinking Human Physiology" from 2021 by Dieter Matthias Meier. To quote from the study: "This resulted in the growth of the degenerated disc, which increased the lateral angle between L5 and S1 by 80% coinciding with freedom of pain, free range of motion and an improvement of autonomic balance. This was documented by full spine X-rays and a pre- and
post-scan of the autonomic nervous system. Conclusion: This study shows that growth of intervertebral disc tissue is possible without the use of medication, surgery or cell transplantation and should be the beginning of rethinking functional physiology and the importance of translational medicine"
Sir well said. I have this issue and are always looking for ways to prevent it from getting worse 😊
What u r eating? Please food list, walking or any special exercise? Please reply
Hi Doctor, thanks for the excellent videos. Any thoughts on Jiu-jitsu and other sports with headlocks? Thanks.
You are so professional thank you
So true about exercise...I have degenerated L3...I exercise and stretch everyday...if I miss a day I will start feeling nerve pain the next day...I walk 20 minutes, do muscle toning, stretch each muscle for at least 1-3 minutes EVERY DAY
This is me. Gotta keep moving or the pain comes. Its been 17 years since I first injured myself. L3/L4. Now its chronic deterioration of the cartilage, says doctor
Thank you, very informative. 🙂
Thank you Dr.Mandell.This is he quintessence of a problem. I wish this understanding came to me earlier.
Thank you Sir, Doctor Alan Mandell for president if only we could have a true better choice.
Dr, Mandela, Do you have a video for vitamins supplements, etc you recomend for someone with all these type of problems? Thank you very much, and god bless.
God bless you doc thanks for your kindness
Thank you Doctor! Today has been a better day since I found your videos! I wish you were located in Texas, I would like you to be my health care provider, or my Guru!
You are doing great dr mandell.. thanks.. your videos helped me a lot..❤❤❤
I have to sleep in a cervical collar a lot of the time being a very restless sleeper I find it stops me from hyper extending my neck. The cervical pillow also helps.
Stay hydrated. Build muscle , carefully
Oh! Dear, I was afraid of hearing that, I kind of had a feeling the degenerative wouldn’t heal with exercises only, but unfortunately due to an injury on the side of my neck when only aged 8, I was a bit of a tomboy, I have to be at least happy now correcting my posture everyday, strengthening myself and healing structures in my body to eliminate pain as long as I can, with thanks and gratefulness 🙏
Hows everything? Ive been eating decent and taking some vitamins and supplements but still so much pain,any tips? Anyone?
At least he is honest. Think all you can do to stop getting worse is build up your core muscles to take the strain instead of your back discs.
Thank you Dr Alen. Could you please tell me, if you think shots (in this case) are a option to get out of pain. Thanks
Doc, I love your videos. tons of information presented so eloquently. What are your thoughts on wearing cervical collar? All the time, some of the time and at night while sleeping? Thanks
Don't recommend it. It weakens supportive muscles
I've been diagnosed with severe degeneration from the neck to midway down the spine, all due to falling down the stairs during a seizure in Jan 18. I'm in a great deal of pain but have to see a consultant and have MRI. I have to remain hopeful at this stage. Bless you Dr Mandell for a great explanation of the problem.
If u have lumber ddd then this video is for u...
All the person having the issue of DISC DEGENERATIVE DESESE pls do watch the following video
czcams.com/video/-xtqoGKZLIw/video.html
How are you now?
Hope you're doing alright Sue!
How is ur condition now pls im 16 am kinda have the same thing going on I need some hope
@iplayrobloxya656 bless you. Im 27 wnd life is just miserable after my fall.
Feel so sorry for you.
Hello. I wanted to ask for ur opinion if Dr Ho’s decompression back pain relief belt will work in any way? ( you can also search it online or CZcams .thank u.
Hi doc! Thank you for the information.
I would like though to disagree with you on impossibility of regeneration (of any tissue in our body really, not only discs, and those deposits of calcium on vertebras etc.): maybe, indeed, there is no much of blood vessels bringing nutritions to discs, but *still* they *get* nourished *somehow*, they are living tissue and they would have been dead things if they didn't get nutrition, and there is nothing dead in our body, as far as I know. If we were to take the stress off a disc (fix spinal structure) it would inevitably regenerate.
I don't know (yet) wether you do or don't discuss dietary importance on this channel, but that aspect is quite important for our body's health.
Great videos, thanks!
Let's be clear on what we are communicating about. In reference to tissues in the body healing and making changes, it is possible for all. In reference to thinning and degeneration of the disc structure, it is not possible to reverse in height and continuity.
What about with stem cell injections? have you heard anything about this?
Yes, I agree with Nathan. Dr. Mandell was wrong today. Degenerated disc can be regenerated again by using 'Stem Cell Therapy'. All the best :-)
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@@motivationaldoc Who knows, really... your experience and that of most doctors might say otherwise, but maybe it's not impossible after all (and I'm not talking about stem cell therapy).
@@motivationaldoc This has been proven outright WRONG in newer scientific studies such as "Degenerative Disc Disease Reversal: Rethinking Human Physiology" from 2021 by Dieter Matthias Meier. To quote from the study: "This resulted in the growth of the degenerated disc, which increased the lateral angle between L5 and S1 by 80% coinciding with freedom of pain, free range of motion and an improvement of autonomic balance. This was documented by full spine X-rays and a pre- and
post-scan of the autonomic nervous system. Conclusion: This study shows that growth of intervertebral disc tissue is possible without the use of medication, surgery or cell transplantation and should be the beginning of rethinking functional physiology and the importance of translational medicine"
Thank you for the information. Would stem cells for DDD and in the facet joints L5-S1 fix this problem? RF ablations are temporary and only put a bandaid on a wound.
Just diagnosed with this...so ready to fix as much as possible
How are you now?
Thanks, Doc.Once you saved my life ❤
DDD starts as early as 16 yrs of age. I don't think they regenerate cause I have not had full motion L to R neck movement now for 2 yrs. I've gone to physio, massage and now trying chiro. I'm doing the hang the neck over a bench with a round soft support under my neck, I'm also doing neck tractions laying down with a homemade device and am also turning my neck L and R to max and holding for 20 sec. I also tilt and hold my neck on both sides for 20 sec each. The hang over neck and traction are both done for 5 min each. I drink 8 or more glasses of water/day. I have Mild to Mod narrowing at C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7 and mild to mod changes likely C7-T1 but not ideally visualized.
S6eve Maxwell mobility dvds might help
Thank you so much Dr Mandell did a spinal X-ray got the result yesterday says degenerative disc disease thank you for sharing ❤️🙏
Thank you Dr. Mandell for this clear video explanation. My name is Kelly, I'm 52 first time experience the pinched nerves at both side of my neck then slowly affecting the c4 and c7 and also affected the back of my eyes and back of skull.,very sore and painful. After seeing the bone specialist, x ray taken. There is nothing wrong with my disc from side view but from front view, the fins shape bones looks rather closer to each other. Can this be a symptom of bone degeneration, how can it be improve? Thanks.
Most important is postural strengthening, proper biomechanics
Have you gave a thought on the process of fasting and rehydration over many years?
Do you think it might reverse the process of bulge disk. I can understand that a herniated disk is over and ireversible, but once the disk it is still hole and in place, could it be possible that by a drastic change of lifestyle and some water fasting could repair this problem?
Thank you for your time!
How truthful is this? Never heard
How come sir?
end of life for m,e it seems as i have lived with this for 20 yrs and now im at severe stenosis ans lumbar disk degnenration with neck as well............The v.a. prescribed methadone for years then stopped suddenly and i spent one calendere year cold turkey omg what a agonizing experance this was for 12 months !!They maintained there wasnt any withdrayal syndrome lol ! is there any hope and im just 57 ............
I've also heard that regular inversion on an inversion table helps a lot though they can be expensive. I think regular stretching is useful, physical therapy and/or chiropractic. I plan to change doctors to an osteopathic physician and they do spinal manipulations--doctors of osteopathy, DOs, have a more holistic viewpoint which I like.
It doesn’t
How r u now?
@@ilitree6267says you but 99% of people i read says Inversion helps
Inversion table cost $140. Less if u buy second hand. Not expensive
Hello Dr.Alan. can please make a video on stem cell therapy. I want to know whether it can cure the pain or not. Is it a permanent solution
I just wanna say THANK You
I have degenerate spine disease, but oddly I have more of a problem with a heavy numb right leg and right foot than I do anything. I literally can almost not feel my toes in my right foot. I do have some pain on my right side though. And God forbid I step down wrong on my foot or leg, there is a tremendous pain in in waist all around my back and around my belly. The doctors have given me meds that don't help. I do have a prescription for Prednisone that I haven't used yet. Any suggestions?
Your videos are very informative and I appreciate it. But, my head does not stay in an upright position or leaning forward. My head keeps going backwards. Why does that happen?
Hello doctor....
You are indeed a motivational doc...
As a proactive measure, should a person, not having any issue of disc degeneration, practise isometric exercises?
Thanking you in advance...🙏🙏🙏
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thank you Dr. i do have those problems!!!
Happy Christmas DrMandell!!what about knee joint cartilage?can it regenerate??
Yes! Collagen type 2 helps regenerate cartilages!
Great vid, thnx I'm scared I have I'm told severe spondylosis in my neck n low back,I was now in bad car accident n I have numbness in my left side of face n left arm,n pain don't stop losing muscle,is anything to do?I m really scared of outcome n I'ma I'ma only 55..any helpful ideas?,I'm active n it just don't let up,Drs say I have hereditary osteoarthritis n it's progressed I don't eat sugar n badly but it's pain affecting my eating n lil to no sleep??any help be great.thank you
What do you recommend without having any surgery or removal of discs?
Hey dr al thanks for all the videos. You mentioned we have to stop doing what's causing our problems... this is horrible news for me. I had a motor vehicle accident which I think may have caused the initial misalignment. I am also a surfer which is a lot of extension through the neck... I am 34 years old and surfing is my life.. are there any alternatives to giving up?? Thanks again
Try all carnivore diet ! I’m fused 3 levels , been bedridden for 3 years ! I’m not stopping the carnivore diet PERIOD until I know what is or what is not possible ! Our minds are AMAZING when used correctly
Do chiropractic adjustments on a consistent basis do anything for this condition???
My search was intended to find out what to do supplement wise after all the mechanical issues are fixed and my diet is KETO because I am type one and I wish to take as little insulin as possible to keep my glucose in check. I already take most of the basic supplements and I have increased my "C" intake for inflammation. I also am taking R-alpha for eight years as I had whole body neuropathy from 2012 - 2019. Some others I use are glutathione which I have used successfully to remove age spots and skin cancers. I also take hyaluronic acid, Niacin, B12, etc. I get many good aminos from raw A2 milk with added protein and raw chocolate for minerals.
So what supplements should I use to heal the damage from the grinding action of the disks once the disks are back to proper alignment?
Great job doing u are sir
I have DDD and I believe it’s due to my job of lifting heavy things and having to look down a lot. Should I get a new job? The sciatica along from it is damn near crippling
22 and got diagnosed in october with cervical spondylosis w myelopathy. the pain has been so bad i feel so discouraged and useless about my life now.
How have you been since your diagnosis?
The physical and emotional pain is overwhelming. I just recently got diagnosed.
I think the “magic pill” is strengthening the muscles. What do you say?
This is my second rodeo with sciatica. Very relieved I got over it again. This method worked for me twice now. Stretch and stay stretched. Raise foot of bed about eighteen inches secure your feet Your body weight will provide stretch traction allows space for disc to heal no quick fix eight weeks first time Five months second bout. If I had not stopped stretching it would not have come back
How are you mow
@@TheAuminer1 better than expected, July, can function normal, minor irritation remains, still takes it easy, might come back
@@TheAuminer1 not bad, can function normally, irritated by too much activity, residual pain, slight, always there, as reminder
@@TheAuminer1 the more traction I do, the better I get, might have reached my limit, don’t know, much better than I was, can function normal, soreness returns with overdoing
I was recently diagnosed through mri scans. I’m in a lot of pain, most days it’s more than I can handle. Is this considered a disability?
Dr. I'm Kanan i have a question.
I suffered 4 time with joindis. Now my stomach was unable to digest food properly & I can't fresh up properly in the morning. What should I do.
another great video :)
I am sorry for commenting on an old post but just wanted to say I have cervical stenosis, cervical spondylosis, multi disc degenerative disease, lumbar stenosis and a herniated disc at the base resulting in many different sensations throughout the body. i struggle to know what to do for the best but all I can say is I still work (factory) mon till fri and like most,hate it, but I would rather be working than sitting at home or lying in bed, I do not feel the pain as much when indulged in something but always aware how to bend etc. What scares me is I feel most nights like I may wake up not being able to move. unlike most comment on this video I feel it give no hope what so ever so am doomed but I do strive on, if you seen me in the street you would think nothing of it simply because I look a lot healthier than men 20 years younger than me, but its that core that grinds you down, best wishes to those going through the same.
Discs can heal
What types of exercise do u mean when u say u need to do exercise for a disk bulge?
Hi 👋🏼 doctor 👨🏻⚕️ can sciatica nerve affects the knee ? I have all kind the back issues and after 9 years I’m having terrible pain in my knee 😔
But dr, it sounds almost like the shoulder and back can never be fixed? Have I become an old man from this one injury? Will I have this slightly numb index finger forever?
Can you buy Human Platelet Lysate for personal injection use?...!
Along with changing bad habits will bone broth and collagen sources help ? I don’t eat meat only fish so I want to add something. Thank you 🙏
Did you ever find out if collagen works? If so, how do you take yours? In a smoothie by chance? I need ideas please.
Dr Sarno is all you need to know
Glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid blend by Dr. Best is said to repair/regrow cartilage and tendons, certain amount of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D? Are you saying this is incorrect?
It is incorrect
How you can it's incorrect@@Garahan
Hi! my L5 disc burst, so there is herniation and the disc looks at least half as thick as a 'normal ' one. My surgeon says that I should not get a surgery at this stage since physiotherapy is helping me and I have no severe pain. She also says that the disc, even if thin, will not get thinner since it will get stiffer. As I said, I lost lots of the 'gel' in the nucleus, but still, it seems that this broken disc will become harder and somehow more resilient. Does it make sense to you? Obviously with the physiotherapist I am mainly working on posture, core strengths and general mobility. I was told that my thin disc cannot really disappear.
Hi dr Alan can you please talk about discogenic Disease and what’s the difference between Disc disease
I have ddd, spondolosis, with scoliosis (inverted) all in the cervical area, can I get better? Im getting pain and restriction in my hands, arms neck, head and back. I have tried looking on here but there's no information of the combinations. Thank you
What brand of collagen u used?
Will stretching fix it?
As far as I understand, discs can and do actually rehydrate. This is why you’re the slightest bit taller when you first wake up, since the discs have rehydrated a bit while you were sleeping in bed. Therefore what I would suggest is to stretch out that spine while in bed just before you go to sleep at night.
What foods do you think can reduce inflammation in the disks?? Because stretching seems to worsen when I change my diet negatively.
McDonald's, alcohol, and cigarettes will definitely help.
Wow.. this should be called 'Demotivational doc' video. Dr. John Bergman says discs DO regenerate!
Dr Bergman is a scam artist
@@SWA81 How so?
Don't want to answer or can't?
@@hoolu2 you are 2020s biggest sheep
Certainly! His knowledge is huge but has basics in many books and publications while he was studying medicine and all cases of patients in his career who also believe what doctor says as a truth.
I don't want to depreciate Doctor Mandel and his huge knowledge and great experience but he is not a God and also he isn't expert of spiritual healing and "mind over matter" philosophy which explains miraculous healings when medicine cannot help. I only want to say that quantum phisisicists becoming to a point when they must agree with mysticism and all teachings of spiritual great masters who were always teaching that everything is possible when you believe. If you believe in something, it happens exactly what you've expected. Quantum physicists also know that today and understand that all is energy which changes all the time. If you believe in health you will be healthy, if you believe that doctors know better you will be never healthy!
I'm 65, female, diagnosed with DDD's lower back/facets too close - swimming 3 times a week, or gym too? Many thanks.
Swimming lightweights aerobic are all good for you.
Be careful chlorine dehydrated body. Be sure and drink electrolytes fluids
What about stem cell therapy ? Does it work
I am suffering from ddd (degenerative disc disorder) due to years of spending time behind the wheel and not exercising .
Now. exercising regularly and SLOWLY starting to notice improvement.
I'll never be as good again, but at least I'll slow down the breaking down.
Stretching helps (but can be very painful - no pain no gain)
hanging upside down to decompress - is great.
Blessings to you
Thank you and likewise
Life Force I'm doing restorative yoga and doing chiropractic care. They told me that I need disc replacement, but I'm 90% better, so no. However, I have to say that in restorative yoga, there isn't a lot of pain. It's more like playing with the edge of your capability.
@@motivationaldoc Doc,what happens if we provide healthy nutrition,healthy nerve supply and healthy movement to affected discs?Can it not regenerate tissue?I have spondylosis throughout my cervical spine...I am looking for all the answers/help I can get to get me back to being as healthy as I can be.I am emphasizing to my new chiropractor that I want/need to get my posture completely back aligned correctly so that I may have hopes of getting better range of motion as my range of motion is the biggest complaint.I have no pain just lack of motion and stiffness...I'd appreciate any feedback...I watch your videos and alot have been helpful...Thanks.
You are doing the smart thing!
Hi. Hope you are fine!
My MRI Report says
*Disc dessicatory changes observed in L4-L5 disc level
*Mild Broad based posterior disc protrusion of L4-L5 disc causing mild compression of thecal sac anteriorly and encroachment on both lateral recesses more marked on left side
*Mild facet joint arthropathy also observed at L‘3-4 and L4-5 level
However, my NCS tests are normal.
Physical symptoms :-
* No pain while sitting and lying.
* Can stand for two hour but walking more than 800 ms causes acute pain in left lower back which doesn't go down the leg.
Looking fwd for your expert medical opinion. Regards
Strengthen core and glutes. Stretching piriformis and hamstrings
motivationaldoc
Thank you for your valued advice.
Regards
what does NCS stand for?
Mine is degenerative bone disease with arthritis in my neck besides having fibro, osteopenic bones, osteoarthritis, atropy in my back, calcification in my knees, carpul tunnel both hands, surgery helped a little, nerve damage, I'm trying to take one desease at a time to fix, been overwhelmed for years with all this and am so tired of pain medicine. Any suggestions would help other then jumping over the bridge. I'm 62 and trying to stop smoking Thank you
Don't be depressed. Degenerated disc can be regenerated again by using 'Stem Cell Therapy'. All the best :-)
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Hi Dr Thanks soo much for nice video. I am a Mechanical Engineer and my Jobs involve lifting weights couple of times in a month. Recently I was diagnosed with disc bulge at c6-c7. So I can continue my job with posture of lifting weight ??
Without examining you I cannot comment what your restrictions are. Although most people with bulging conditions can usually perform their normal activities.
Hello Doctor,
I have a chronic mild to moderate pain and discomfort in my neck x shoulders and back since 2011. I had 3 MRIs for the past 5 years, the recent results are as follows:
C3-C4 small right paramedian disc protrusion with annular tear. without cord compression.
C4-C5 mild disc bulge without cord compression.
C5-C6 small left paramedian/ central disc protrusion with annular tear, without cord compression.
T5-T6 mild to moderate degererative disc, without cord compression.
. Mild dextroscoliosis
What do you think Doctor? what kind of exercises should i do? is this a serious conditions?
Thank you
Very common. Good postural habits, swimming, No text necking
Thank you Dr mandell for your help
Can you recommend exercises for someone with DDD who is pain medication and doesn't want to be operated on. Thanks
First start moving, walking, hidrating, ( drink more than just to satisfy your thirst), start eating best nutritional food,( salads, kale, broccoli, onions, beans, nuts, seeds, fruits), stop sugar, deserts, white bread, etc, stop eating meat, cheese, eggs, etc.
After prepare for some fasting: stop eating breakfast forever; after 1-2 weeks, eat afer 18- 20 hours from meal to meal: ex eat at 18:00 and next meal after 18-20 hours next day; after 1 week eat one meal a day: at 18:00 and next day from 17:00-18:00, for a week; after that start fasting for a 48 hr; after for 3 days, after for a week. Go back to one meal a day for a week. Start fasting for 3 weeks.
Go back for one meal a day for a week.
Fast for 3 weeks.
After that you start healing, continue to walk every day and start exercising Ci Gong for spine lower back and neck.
The explanation goes to fasting, when the body goes into a surviving mode and start scanning the whole body and repairs where is a problem.
Good Lock, I tell you from my own experience, I had from nowhere DDD on L5-S1 with severe spinal stenosis, bulge on L3, L4 and T1; Doctors have no solutions ather that fusion surgery, that is a disaster.
when somebody decide to do fasting, don't warry you will feel hunger just on time of the meal that you don't take and just a mild hunger on the next missing meal, after that you can fast without feeling any hunger for many days of not eating at all, because your body is not living based on calories, but consuming your body fat.
In this mode, the body maintain a steady low level of blood sugar, so not a suddenly spike of insulins, that cause the sensation of hunger.
hi doc I have cervical spo doctor want to do surgery I am 48yr what should I do
Does glucosamine and chrondontin help with degenerative discs. Please reply.
NOT AT ALL, THOSE TWO THINGS ARE FOR JOINT LUBRICATION AND STRENGTHEN S THEN BONES A BIT TOO, THAT'S ALL SORRY. THERE'S NOTHING FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC, DISC HAVE NO BLOOD SUPPLY AND NO OXYGEN. IF THEY START TO GO BAD, THAT'S PART OF GETTING OLD
Thank you so much sir..
So, maximum hydration is achieved through range of free motion as a daily practice, which is the only way to plump a thin disc. Not what you said, what I infer from what you said. (It is mostly water)
What about using stem cell or hgh?? Will that not get it to regenerate?
Any thoughts on Modic type 1 changes?
I have ddd. My left hamstring shortens quickly and my hip gets gets stuck.When is tretch the hamstring it can be a great relieve, but i get more pain in my back 24 to 48 hours later!!
I just had surgery for my c5, c6, with fusion. I have had bladder retention for years and I was having to catheterize myself every 4 hours to prevent kidney damage. Guess what I am on day 9 of no catheterizing!! Turns out that the spinal cord being compressed on the nerves caused my retention. I don’t have full sensation back but I’m okay with that because at least I can empty my bladder normally. Surgery was the best thing I ever did! Now I have a better quality of life!
Is the disc alive or dead?Our cells will replenish every so often so I believe with healthy movement and healthy blood(because thats what supplies tissue ect)regeneration of joints is possible...
Our life has the foundation at the cellular level, at that level started the deases and if the conditions that produced that degenerations are corrected, the process reverses, but this level of knowledge is just for a few scientists, this one is far from that, but he likes to talk !
@@emilghengeaua355 thanks alot for giving hope
damn i got that shit i lost my job 2 years ago i neurapaty on both hand n both feet is crazy tremendous pain every day is killing me plus in my neck too that give me heading too it come and go i got to take ambia to be able to sleep plus other condition mental illness panic attack and diabetic damn i walk up like that i was what the hell is going on whit me now I'm disabled lost my job that i had for 20 years whit union too and benefits i miss working a lot this is taking my life every day i just trying not to think about it to much
Sir what is peridiscal eburnation and early disc desiccation?
They used to say the same thing about brain cells .. not anymore ..