Nutritional Approaches to Managing Fort Wayne 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 Cox Chiropractic Medicine Inc, we recommend a comprehensive approach: alleviating pain through Cox® spinal manipulation and supporting disc health with better diet and nutrition.
DISC DEGENERATION INFLUENCES: Metabolic and Cellular Processes
Some current research has been revealing interesting 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 overall health can impact spinal health. On the other hand, Feng et al. (2) dove into the world of mitophagy—the process of clearing 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 caused 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 indicates the need for a well-rounded approach to spinal care, one that goes beyond just handling symptoms to tackle the underlying 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.
Fort Wayne CHIROPRACTIC NUTRITION TIP: Enhance Quercitrin and Vitamin D Levels
Recent research studies also featured a few tips that can help manage disc degeneration. Wu et al (3) explored how the compound quercitrin could assist in the treatment of spinal disc degeneration by reducing inflammation and preventing cell damage. Incorporating quercitrin into future therapies may offer a favorable solution for managing disc degeneration. Li et al (4) explained how being low in Vitamin D can worsen 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 Fort Wayne chiropractic appointment.
WHAT TO DO?
Don’t let disc degeneration stress you out. The reality is that spinal degeneration is a natural part of 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 minimize the impact of spinal degeneration, keeping our spines stronger and healthier for longer. It’s 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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