Degenerative joint disease is a condition that describes the deterioration of the facet joints. These facet joints commonly affect the lumbar spine (lower back) since this region of the spine is responsible for bearing the body’s weight and is involved in many functions. The symptoms of this degenerative condition usually entails lower back pain associated with activities such as bending, lifting or twisting.

Performing daily activities like cooking, cleaning or going grocery shopping can also lead to debilitating spine pain, which may feel disabling for many that suffer from this condition. Through the steps outlined in the following article, we can help you manage the disability degenerative joint disease causes, so you can get back to your daily routine.

Conservative degenerative joint disease treatments

There are a variety of degenerative joint disease treatments that can ease the pain and discomfort associated with this condition. For instance, your doctor may recommend a conservative treatment plan that consists of:

• Pain medication
• Anti-inflammatories
• Epidural steroid injections
• Intermittent periods of rest
• Low-impact exercises
• Chiropractic care
• Physical therapy

If your degenerative joint disease symptoms do not respond to several weeks or months of conservative therapy, then surgical intervention may become a necessary next step to achieve lasting relief from this condition.

Surgical degenerative joint disease treatments

At USA Spine Care, we offer a safer and effective alternative to traditional open spine surgery^ with our minimally invasive outpatient procedures. One option for degenerative joint disease treatment includes a facet thermal ablation performed in conjunction with our minimally invasive decompression procedures. This procedure is used to relieve painful nerves in the facet joints through the use of a laser. To learn more about the advantages of our procedures, contact our dedicated team today.

As the leader in minimally invasive spine surgery, USA Spine Care has performed more than 75,000 patient procedures since 2005. To find out if our procedures can help you get your life back from this disabling condition, reach out to USA Spine Care today and ask for a free MRI review.* We can determine if you are a potential candidate for our degenerative joint disease surgery.

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