Nutritional Approaches to Managing Largo Disc Degeneration
The role nutrition contributes in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus recently. Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At Hollstrom & Associates Inc, we typically set up a comprehensive approach: alleviating pain through Cox® spinal manipulation and supporting disc health with improved diet and nutrition.
DISC DEGENERATION INFLUENCES: Metabolic and Cellular Processes
Recent research has been revealing interesting 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) dove into the world of mitophagy—the process of cleaning out damaged mitochondria—within key parts of intervertebral discs like the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, and cartilage endplate. Their work offers exciting insights into possible 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 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 is more than just managing symptoms to tackle the root causes. Certainly, a deeper understanding of the intricate cellular processes that drive degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are practical.
Largo CHIROPRACTIC NUTRITION TIP: Enhance Quercitrin and Vitamin D Levels
Recent research studies also featured a few tips that can help contain disc degeneration. Wu et al (3) explored how the compound quercitrin could help treat spinal disc degeneration by reducing inflammation and preventing cell damage. Incorporating quercitrin into future therapies may offer a promising solution for handling disc degeneration. Li et al (4) explained how a lack of 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 Largo 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 sooner than later can make a huge 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 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 describes the importance of spinal nutrition in The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to enhance clinical outcomes.
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