The role nutrition contributes
in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus lately.
Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At
Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation, we typically set up a comprehensive approach: alleviating
pain through Cox® spinal manipulation and supporting disc health with enhnanced
diet and nutrition.
DISC DEGENERATION INFLUENCES: Metabolic and Cellular Processes
Recent research has been revealing
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 worsen spinal
degeneration in patients with lumbar disc herniation, showing
just how much systemic factors like general 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 potential therapies for reducing
or even reversing disc degeneration. What does this mean
for us? It’s clear that spinal degeneration isn’t initiated
by just one event or issue—it’s a complex process swayed
by both systemic issues, like metabolic health, and cellular mechanisms, like
mitophagy. This signals the need for a well-rounded approach to
spinal care, one that goes beyond just handling
symptoms to tackle the root causes. Certainly,
a deeper understanding of the intricate
cellular processes that propel degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle
factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are practical.
Carrolltown CHIROPRACTIC NUTRITION TIP: Enhance Quercitrin
and Vitamin D Levels
Recent research reports also pointed
out 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 reducing
inflammation and preventing cell damage. Incorporating quercitrin
into future therapies may offer a favorable solution for handling
disc degeneration. Li et al (4) explained how a
lack of Vitamin D can worsen spinal disc degeneration by triggering
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 chat at your next Carrolltown chiropractic
appointment.
WHAT TO DO?
Don’t let disc degeneration bother you.
The reality is that spinal degeneration comes with 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 minimize 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.
CONTACT Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
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appointment with Gormish Chiropractic & Rehabilitation now.