The role nutrition contributes
in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus lately.
Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At
Apple Country Chiropractic, we typically set up a comprehensive approach: alleviating
pain through Cox® spinal manipulation and supporting disc health with better
diet and nutrition.
DISC DEGENERATION INFLUENCES: Metabolic and Cellular Processes
Recent research has been uncovering
fascinating connections between our metabolic and cellular
processes and their role in spinal degeneration. For instance, Guo et al. (1) found that metabolic syndrome can worsen spinal
degeneration in patients with lumbar disc herniation, showing
just how much systemic factors like general health can influence
spinal health. On the other hand, Feng et al. (2) explored mitophagy—the
process of clearing out damaged mitochondria—within critical components of
intervertebral discs, including the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, and
cartilage endplate. Their work offers stimulating insights
into potential therapies for reducing
or even reversing disc degeneration. What does this mean
for us? It’s clear that spinal degeneration isn’t initiated
by just one event or issue—it’s a complex process influenced
by both systemic issues, like metabolic health, and cellular mechanisms, like
mitophagy. This indicates the need for a well-rounded approach to
spinal care, one that is more than just handling
symptoms to address the root causes. Indeed,
a deeper understanding of the elaborate
cellular processes that propel degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle
factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are practical.
Williamson CHIROPRACTIC NUTRITION TIP: Enhance Quercitrin
and Vitamin D Levels
Recent research reports also pointed
out a few tips that can help manage disc degeneration. Wu et
al (3) explored how the compound quercitrin could help treat spinal disc degeneration by decreasing
inflammation and preventing cell damage. Incorporating quercitrin
into future therapies may offer a favorable solution for handling
disc degeneration. Li et al (4) detailed how being low in Vitamin D can aggravate spinal disc degeneration by starting
processes that break down the supportive tissue in the discs. Let’s maybe consider upping quercitrin and Vitamin D to your daily regimen? We’ll talk at your next Williamson chiropractic
appointment.
WHAT TO DO?
Don’t let disc degeneration stress you out.
The reality is that spinal degeneration comes with aging, but taking charge of your spinal health early on
can make a huge difference. By understanding the factors at
play and adopting protective measures, we can delay or
even minimize the impact of spinal degeneration, keeping our spines stronger and healthier for
longer. It is never too early—or too late—to start
taking care of your spine!
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. James Cox on The
Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he
describes the importance of spinal nutrition in The Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to optimize clinical
outcomes.
CONTACT Apple Country Chiropractic
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