Patients dealing with degenerative disc disease symptoms that interfere with basic activities sometimes use supplements as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. While not a substitute for conventional conservative treatments such as over-the-counter medication, physical therapy, spinal injections or chiropractic care, supplements and herbal remedies are often explored for their purported pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties.

If you are interested in adding supplements to your degenerative disc disease treatment plan, speak with your doctor about which ones may be best for you and your particular medical history. You can also seek out a licensed herbalist who can guide you to potentially effective supplements for this condition, but you should still keep your primary doctor in the loop about any additional remedies you decide to pursue.

Supplements for degenerative disc disease

Here are some of the supplements that doctors and herbalists may recommend for a patient seeking degenerative disc disease treatment due to potential pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties:

• Fish oil
• Flaxseed oil
• Turmeric
• Ginger
• St. John’s wort
• Valerian

It is critical to use any supplements only as directed and with the proper dosage. Check with your doctor to make sure they will not negatively interact with any medication you are currently taking.

Additional degenerative disc disease treatments

Although this can be a difficult condition to live with, it is possible to manage symptoms and still enjoy a good quality of life. Stay patient as you work with your treatment team to find the right combination of treatments that is right for your needs. If you’d like to learn more about degenerative disc disease treatment, contact the caring and dedicated team at USA Spine Care.

We’re the leaders in minimally invasive spine surgery and have helped thousands of patients since 2005 at our beautiful outpatient centers across the United States. By using muscle-sparing techniques, we’re able to offer a safer and effective alternative to traditional open spine surgery^ for patients who have exhausted conservative treatment options.

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