By DR. Michael Pritsker, DC


Dr. Michael Pritsker is a chiropractor at New Century Spine Centers in San Diego. He uses spinal decompression therapy and other advanced treatment options to treat back pain. The advancements made in back pain therapy have proved to be beneficial for many types of spinal disc diseases and ailments. New back pain treatments available today can be received from family doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, or a number of other professionals.

Chiropractic, Prolotherapy, acupuncture, and herbal remedies can all be used for degenerative disc disease. Surgery is usually a last resort for most types of back pain. Many people turn to prolotherapy to help their body start to heal itself. Prolotherapy involves using an injection of a solution that is mildly irritating. The inflammation caused by the proliferant stimulates growth of new tissue in tendons and ligaments, thus making these much stronger.

When tendons and ligaments are physically powerful, there tends to be a lot less ache associated with degenerative disc conditions. Many common herbs used for treatment include White Willow Bark and Devil's Claw. Devil's Claw works like an anti-inflammatory and has been used for centuries in the treatment of arthritis and fevers. White Willow Bark is used to reduce inflammation and reduce pain. It is very similar to aspirin and actually led to the development of aspirin.

Advances in chiropractic care can help many conditions. Degenerative diseases or trauma can be the cause of kyphosis, which is a curvature of the upper portion of the spine. People who have this condition have a hunchback appearance. Bracing the spine and/or visiting a chiropractor at two common treatments used for kyphosis.

Bracing is used for treating structural kyphosis. Postural kyphosis involves a conscious effort to correct posture and thus treat postural kyphosis. Some forms of structure kyphosis are congenital, meaning it was present at birth, while other forms occur from trauma or over time. Scheuermann's kyphosis is the most common form of structure kyphosis that bracing is used for.

Bracing usually controls pain and slows the progression of the curve. It can also be used to actually stop the curve from becoming more pronounced for some people. Before bracing can be recommended for this type of kyphosis, there are a number of facts that doctors must consider; age, growth left, severity of curve, the presence of vertebral wedging and if the curve is going to get worse.




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