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Cervical degenerative disc disease takes place in the disc of the cervical spine owing to wear and tear, age, or injuries like motor vehicle accidents. The cervical spine is composed of seven bones from C1 to C7. These bones are divided by a cushion-like substance that allows the body to move and function. According to research, the most common disc diseases occur in the C5-C6 and C6-C7 vertebrae. 

There are three phases associated with cervical degenerative disc disease. The first stage is dysfunction, which widely affects people between the ages of 15 and 45. The second one is instability, which affects people from age 35 to 70, and the final one is stabilization, which happens after the age of 60. MRI and CT scans are required to diagnose cervical degenerative disc disease.

The common symptoms of cervical degenerative disc disease are neck pain and stiffness in the neck. Treatments are available for this disease in two forms; one is a non-surgical method and the other is a surgical method. A non-surgical method is used for first-line treatment of those who suffer from mild pain or discomfort. Patients are advised to wear a cervical collar to support the neck.

Lifestyle modification is the first method of non-surgical treatment. Intake of healthy foods enriched with antioxidants must be included in the patient’s diet. Avoid strenuous activities as well as caffeine intake and smoking. Maintaining an erect position is necessary.

Some people discover that applying ice packs or hot packs for pain relief has a short-term effect on pain relief. Ice therapy is used to reduce inflammation, and heat therapy is used to relax muscles. People who suffer from this disease might find pain medications and steroid injections beneficial. Physical therapy exercises like chin tucks and side bends are used to increase the strength and flexibility in the neck.

Chiropractic therapy is mainly to improve joint mechanics. Acupuncture is the insertion of the needle into a specific area of the body to alleviate pain. Yoga decreases the moderate disc degeneration that arises with age. Herbal remedies are also used, but only after consulting the doctor.

Surgical treatments like Anterior Cervical Discectomy, Fusion Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement, and Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy are the procedures that would help patients recuperate immediately without difficulties.

If you are suffering from this disease, you may be eligible for social security disability benefits. For the claim, the claimant should present the evidence. Medical record review is necessary for these types of claims. In the event that the records do not clearly indicate the cervical degeneration disc disease, the claim may be denied. LezDo techmed has directing many claims for the problems like pre-existing conditions, spine spasms and soft tissue injuries.