10/27/2025
🦴 Understanding Spinal Disc Conditions
From Normal to Degenerative Changes
Your spine is made up of vertebrae cushioned by discs that act as shock absorbers. Over time, these discs can change — leading to discomfort, stiffness, or nerve compression. Here’s a simple breakdown:
đź©» Normal Disc
Healthy and hydrated, providing proper cushioning between vertebrae.
⚡ Herniated Disc
The disc’s inner material has pushed out, pressing on nearby nerves — often causing pain, numbness, or weakness.
đź’Ą Bulging Disc
The disc is protruding but not ruptured; it can still compress nerves and lead to pain or tingling sensations.
⌛ Degenerative Disc
Age or wear causes the disc to lose height and elasticity, leading to chronic back or neck pain.
🦠Degenerative Disc with Osteophytes
As degeneration progresses, bone spurs (osteophytes) form, narrowing the spinal canal and increasing nerve compression.
These changes can occur naturally with age — but the pain doesn’t have to be permanent.
💆‍♂️ Chiropractic care, decompression therapy, and personalized treatment plans can help restore alignment and relieve pressure.
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