Nutritional Approaches to Managing Vancouver Disc Degeneration
The role nutrition contributes in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus recently. Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At Vancouver Disc Centers, we recommend a comprehensive approach: alleviating pain through Cox® spinal manipulation and supporting disc health with improved diet and nutrition.
DISC DEGENERATION INFLUENCES: Metabolic and Cellular Processes
Some current research has been revealing 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 exacerbate spinal degeneration in patients with lumbar disc herniation, demonstrating just how much systemic factors like general health can impact 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 possible therapies for decelerating 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 signals the need for a well-rounded approach to spinal care, one that goes beyond just handling symptoms to tackle the root causes. Indeed, a deeper understanding of the intricate cellular processes that propel degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are sensible.
Vancouver CHIROPRACTIC NUTRITION TIP: Enhance Quercitrin and Vitamin D Levels
Recent research papers also featured a few tips that can help manage disc degeneration. Wu et al (3) investigated how the compound quercitrin could assist in the treatment of spinal disc degeneration by decreasing inflammation and preventing cell damage. Adding quercitrin into future therapies may offer a favorable solution for handling disc degeneration. Li et al (4) detailed how a lack of Vitamin D can worsen spinal disc degeneration by triggering processes that break down the supportive tissue in the discs. Let’s maybe consider adding quercitrin and Vitamin D to your daily regimen? We’ll talk at your next Vancouver 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 big difference. By understanding the factors involved and adopting protective measures, we can delay or even negate the impact of spinal degeneration, maintaining strong and healthy spines for longer. It is never too early—or too late—to begin taking care of your spine!
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Cox on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he illustrates the importance of spinal nutrition in The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to enhance clinical outcomes.
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