Degenerative disc disease treatment in Washington, PA
Degenerative disc disease is when spinal discs lose height and cushion over time, which can cause chronic back or neck pain. Getzik Family Chiropractic, a chiropractic and non-surgical spine clinic in Washington, Pennsylvania, treats degenerative disc disease with non-surgical spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy. The new patient decompression evaluation is $99. Call us at (724) 222-2074.
Key facts
- Discs lose height and cushion over time.
- Can cause chronic back or neck pain.
- Treated with spinal decompression, chiropractic care and laser therapy.
- The new patient decompression evaluation is $99, regular price $397.
- Care is non-surgical and drug-free.
- Call us at (724) 222-2074 to check availability.
What degenerative disc disease actually is
Degenerative disc disease is the gradual loss of height and water content in the spinal discs over years. As a disc thins, it cushions less and the spine can move less smoothly, which can cause pain.
It is not really a disease in the usual sense. It is wear and change in the discs that comes with time. Almost everyone has some disc change with age, but not everyone feels pain from it.
It is often confused with a herniated disc. A herniated disc is a specific tear and push-out. Degenerative disc disease is the gradual thinning of a disc. The examination and imaging tell them apart.
How you know it is degenerative disc disease and not something else
The pattern is chronic back or neck pain that comes and goes, often worse with sitting, bending, or after a long day, and better with walking or changing position.
Red flag symptoms
Seek urgent medical care rather than booking with us if you have any of the following.
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Numbness in the groin or saddle area
- Severe weakness in a leg or foot
- Pain after a serious fall or crash with possible fracture
- Fever with back pain
How we treat degenerative disc disease here
We treat degenerative disc disease by improving movement in the spine and lowering the load on the thinned discs. The services below are the ones we most often use.
How long does it take to get better
Degenerative disc disease is a long-term condition. Care aims to ease the pain and keep you moving, not to promise a result or a timeline. We track your response at each visit and adjust the plan. We do not promise a specific outcome.
What it costs to get degenerative disc disease looked at
Degenerative disc disease often responds to decompression, so the decompression evaluation is the usual starting point. The New patient decompression evaluation is $99, against a regular price of $397. See our pricing and insurance page for the full breakdown.