Nutritional Approaches to Managing Montreal Disc Degeneration
The role nutrition plays in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus recently. Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At Dr. Hoang's Chiropractic Clinic, we typically set up 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
Recent research has been revealing interesting connections between our metabolic and cellular processes and their role in spinal degeneration. For instance, Guo et al. (1) wrote about how metabolic syndrome can worsen spinal degeneration in patients with lumbar disc herniation, showing just how much systemic factors like general health can influence 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 stimulating insights into potential therapies for slowing or even reversing disc degeneration. What does this mean for us? It’s apparent that spinal degeneration isn’t caused by just one event or issue—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 tackle the underlying causes. Indeed, a deeper appreciation of the intricate cellular processes that drive degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are sensible.
Montreal CHIROPRACTIC NUTRITION TIP: Enhance Quercitrin and Vitamin D Levels
Recent research studies also pointed out a few tips that can help contain disc degeneration. Wu et al (3) explored how the compound quercitrin could help treat spinal disc degeneration by reducing inflammation and preventing cell damage. Adding quercitrin into future therapies may offer a promising solution for handling disc degeneration. Li et al (4) detailed how being low in Vitamin D can aggravate spinal disc degeneration by starting processes that break down the supportive tissue in the discs. Let’s maybe consider upping quercitrin and Vitamin D to your daily regimen? We’ll chat at your next Montreal chiropractic appointment.
WHAT TO DO?
Don’t let disc degeneration stress you out. The reality is that spinal degeneration comes with aging, but taking charge of your spinal health sooner than later can make a huge difference. By understanding the factors at play and adopting protective measures, we can delay or even minimize the impact of spinal degeneration, keeping our spines stronger and healthier for longer. It is never too early—or too late—to begin taking care of your spine!
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the importance of spinal nutrition in The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to optimize clinical outcomes.
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