Nutritional Approaches to Managing Sitka Disc Degeneration
The role nutrition contributes in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus lately. Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At Arctic Chiropractic, Sitka, we recommend a comprehensive approach: easing 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 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, demonstrating 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 clearing out damaged mitochondria—within vital 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 imply for our daily lives? It’s clear that spinal degeneration isn’t caused by just one thing—it’s a complex process influenced 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 managing symptoms to address the root causes. Indeed, a deeper appreciation of the elaborate cellular processes that drive degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are sensible.
Sitka 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 decreasing inflammation and preventing cell damage. Adding 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 aggravate spinal disc degeneration by stimulating processes that break down the supportive tissue in the discs. Let’s maybe look at upping quercitrin and Vitamin D to your daily nutrition program? We’ll chat at your next Sitka 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 big difference. By understanding the factors involved 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 start 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 optimize clinical outcomes.
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