What Is Disc Desiccation And How Is It Treated?
- Over-the-counter pain relievers.
- Posture awareness and postural changes.
- Diet and exercise to maintain a healthy weight.
- Stop smoking.
- Practicing proper lifting techniques.
- Physical therapy to strengthen core muscles and help take pressure off your spine.
How do you cure desiccation?
How is it treated?
- Medication. Pain relievers, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) can help reduce pain.
- Massage therapy. Relaxing the muscles near the affected vertebrae can help relieve painful pressure.
- Physical therapy. ...
- Spinal injections.
Can you reverse disc desiccation?
Answer: Unfortunately, there's currently no cure for degenerative disc disease, and once you're diagnosed with DDD, it's typically a lifelong journey of learning to live with back pain, neck pain, or other symptoms. Once your discs begin to degenerate, you can't really reverse the process.
