Is Walking Good for Degenerative Disc Disease?

Is Walking Good for Degenerative Disc Disease?

If you’ve been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (DDD), you’re probably asking yourself a simple question: Is walking actually good for my back?  The answer is yes—for most people, walking is one of the easiest and most effective ways to help manage DDD without...
Can You Reverse Degenerative Disc Disease?

Can You Reverse Degenerative Disc Disease?

If you’ve been told there’s no way to reverse degenerative disc disease, you’re not alone.  It’s one of the most common causes of back pain, and for years, the standard message was: manage the pain, and live with it. But that’s not the whole story anymore.  Thanks to...
L5-S1 Pain Pattern

L5-S1 Pain Pattern

If you’re dealing with lower back pain that shoots down your leg or causes tingling in your foot, there’s a good chance the problem is at your L5-S1 spinal segment.  That’s the lowest part of your lower back, and it’s a common trouble spot for many people. This...
L5-S1 Disc Bulge Recovery Time

L5-S1 Disc Bulge Recovery Time

If you’ve been diagnosed with an L5-S1 disc bulge, you’re probably asking the same question many people do: how long will it take to recover?  The answer isn’t always simple because recovery depends on several factors—like the severity of the bulge, your age, and the...