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Spinal Degeneration

Back pain is something that most people deal with in their lifetime and for some, the pain can be a one time deal or it can be a chronic problem.  For individuals who suffer from long-term back pain, a chiropractor can help ease the pain by giving them an adjustment. However, in some instances getting an adjustment doesn’t always help, some patients need more advanced care, and that’s where Dr. James Lambert comes into play. Dr. James Lambert is a licensed chiropractor at Connetquot Chiropractic in Ronkonkoma. Dr. Lambert uses “a whole person approach.” This kind of treatment is meant to find the underlying issues causing a patient’s back pain.

There are numerous causes of back pain, the most common form of back pain is degenerative discs. There can be more than one factor that contributes to degeneration.

Causes/Risk Factors:

  • Age

  • Injury

  • A genetic defect

Symptoms of degenerative discs:

  • Pain that starts in the lower back and radiates to hips and legs

  • Pain lasting more than 6 months

  • Pain that worsens when standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time

  • Severe symptoms include tingling in legs

These symptoms are typically affiliated with degenerative disc disease, bulging discs, and herniated discs. Treatment for these problems is typically easy to treat without surgical intervention.  Some patients may seek treatment in addition to medication to help them lessen their pain and to help them get back to their daily activities.The only time surgery is needed is if a patient's condition doesn’t improve within 6 months after their initial treatment began, or if the pain has gotten worse.

Exercises:

Back strengthening exercises which consist of two forms:

  • Lumbar spine stabilization exercises: these exercises cover all levels and help patients regain full motion. Some examples of these include (hamstring stretches, pelvic tilt, and arm/leg raises).

  • The other form of exercise is known as the McKenzie exercises. These set of exercises consist mainly on working on the patient’s core muscles and teaching them how to control their core, which will help stabilize and extend their spine.                     

At Connetquot Chiropractic in Ronkonkoma, Dr. Lambert uses the DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Machine in addition to traditional means of treatment. This machine is used to treat numerous forms of back pain including degenerative discs, bulging discs, and herniated discs. The DRX9000 works by rehydrating the compressed disk, and by doing this the disks start to repair and regenerate themselves over time.

At Connetquot Chiropractic in Ronkonkoma, Dr. Lambert’s goal is to reduce back pain in patients and help them get back to their normal lives living pain-free. Feel free to contact the office to make an appointment.



 

New patients receive a Free Back Pain Consultation.

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