Degnerative Disc Disease
Definition:
Protrusion, herniation, or fragmentation of an intervertebral disc beyond its borders with potential compression of a nerve root, the cauda equina in the lumbar region, or the spinal cord at higher levels.
Symptoms- Pain in the back or neck
- Loss of ROM in the back or neck
- Radiating neck or leg pain
- Pain worse with movements such as bending or twisting
Causes- Age related
- Repetitive heavy lifting
Treatment- ROM and stretching exercises to back/neck, upper extremity or lower extremity
- Core stabilization exercises
- Upper and lower body strengthening
- Posture program
Degnerative Disc Disease Phase I
- Prone Cervical Rotation R L
- Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
- Foam Wedge In Flexion
- Sitting Posture
- Standing Posture
- Prone Thoracic Extension
- Neck Support For Pillow
- Side Lying Open Book
Degnerative Disc Disease Phase II
