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Spinal Degeneration
The Phases of Degeneration
Your Spine Degenerates in Stages or Phases:
Degeneration Phase 1
Your spine loses its normal healthy balance. There may be a loss of normal spinal curves. Nerves may be compressed. Joints, discs, nerves and posture are "stressed" and wear down more quickly. Surprisingly, there may be no pain other than occasional minor discomfort. Symptoms may include loss of energy and loss of height. Response to spinal care is generally good.
Degeneration Phase 2
Greater degree of decay, disc narrowing and bone spurs (deformations); signifincant postural changes. This condition is very common (by age 40, 80% of males and 76% of females exhibit moderate disc degeneration). Spinal stenosis or "spinal canal narrowing" may occur. Phase 2 is characterized by frequent aches and pains, fatigue and a diminished ability to cope with stress. Height continues to decrease. Chiropractic care may offer significant benefit.
Degeneration Phase 3
Severe postural imbalances, increased nerve damage, permanent scar tissue formation and advanced bone deformation. Physical and/or mental weakness or disability begin. Also found in this phase are permanent loss of height and loss of energy. Chiropracitc care may offer some reversal of these symptoms.
DegenerationPhase 4
The most advanced stage of subluxation degeneration. The postural imbalance is severe and motion is significantly limited or absent. There is severe nerve damage and permanent scar tissue formation. Bones commonly begin to "fuse". Patient may experience severe pain, varying degrees of physical or mental disability, and continued loss of energy and height. Phase 4 degeneration is considered irreversible, although chiropractic may give some palliative/symptomatic relief.
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