Franklin Lakes, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/10/2019 -- Degenerative disc disease is an umbrella term for several problems that can occur as people age and their spinal discs start to break down. The pain is typically low-level and chronic with periodic outbursts of extreme pain.

Kayal Pain & Spine Center's pain management specialists in Westwood, Franklin Lakes, Glen Rock, Paramus and Montvale have helped thousands of people deal with these problems. Their training, experience and ability to connect with each patient make them the obvious choice for anyone dealing with degenerative disc disease.

About 30 percent of people experience some form of disc degeneration by age 35 and about 90 percent are affected by age 90. Fortunately, not everyone experiences pain from disc degeneration. When they do, the condition is called degenerative disc disease.

There are 33 vertebrae in the backbone (vertebral column) grouped into three divisions: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back) and lumbar (lower back). The vertebrae are connected by discs that act as shock absorbers and allow flexibility of the spine.

As people age, their discs, which are made up of a fibrous exterior and a soft cartilage core, can dry out, thin, crack, shrink or flatten out. In addition, the cartilage core can bulge through the fibrous exterior.

Degenerative Disc Disease Pain Can Vary
As people age, their discs start to deteriorate, causing one or more of the following: back pain, neck pain, numbness and shooting pain in the arms and legs. Degenerative disc disease also can cause pain in the hips. However, symptoms can vary, depending on the type and location of degenerative disc disease.

Although degenerative disc disease can be hard to diagnose, the specialists at Kayal Pain & Spine Center are experts. Using a patient's medical history, symptoms and the latest diagnostic tools, they find the answer each patient deserves and then devise the unique treatment plan designed for the best outcome.

This elite team will explore nonsurgical treatments first, including heat and/or ice therapy, activity modification, anti-inflammatory drugs, physical therapy, low-impact aerobic conditioning and strength exercises. When these treatments are not successful, the skilled team at Kayal Pain & Spine Center will focus on surgical approaches.

The goal at Kayal Pain & Spine Center is to relieve pain and restore mobility. From its pain management experts to its spine surgery specialists in Bergen County, Kayal Pain & Spine Center offers exceptional care. To schedule an appointment, call 844.281.1783 or contact us on the web.

About Kayal Pain & Spine Center
Kayal Pain & Spine Center is dedicated exclusively to pain management and spinal treatments. Its experienced, board-certified team has expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and pain management of herniated discs, sciatica, spinal stenosis and the full spectrum of chronic conditions. Based in Bergen County, NJ, the practice specializes in minimally invasive surgery, injury prevention, innovative therapies and pain management. Its six convenient offices are in Glen Rock, Franklin Lakes, Westwood, Paramus and Montvale (coming soon), NJ, and Stony Point, NY. Schedule an appointment by calling 844.281.1783 or contact Kayal Pain & Spine Center or Kayal Orthopaedic Center by filling out this form.