The role nutrition plays
in lumbar spinal disc degeneration has been a key focus recently.
Research highlights several strategies to address this condition. At
Most Chiropractic Clinic, we recommend a comprehensive approach: alleviating
pain through Cox® spinal manipulation and supporting disc health with enhnanced
diet and nutrition.
DISC DEGENERATION INFLUENCES: Metabolic and Cellular Processes
Some current research has been revealing
interesting 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, 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 slowing
or even reversing disc degeneration. What does this mean
for us? It’s apparent that spinal degeneration isn’t initiated
by just one event or issue—it’s a complex process swayed
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 is more than just managing
symptoms to address the root causes. Certainly,
a deeper understanding of the elaborate
cellular processes that drive degeneration is helpful, but lifestyle
factors like diet, exercise, stress management, and nutrition are practical.
Murfreesboro CHIROPRACTIC NUTRITION TIP: Enhance Quercitrin
and Vitamin D Levels
Recent research studies also featured a few tips that can help manage disc degeneration. Wu et
al (3) investigated how the compound quercitrin could help treat spinal disc degeneration by decreasing
inflammation and preventing cell damage. Adding quercitrin
into future therapies may offer a promising solution for managing
disc degeneration. Li et al (4) explained how being low in Vitamin D can worsen spinal disc degeneration by triggering
processes that break down the supportive tissue in the discs. Let’s maybe look
at adding quercitrin and Vitamin D to your daily nutrition
program? We’ll talk at your next Murfreesboro chiropractic
appointment.
WHAT TO DO?
Don’t let disc degeneration stress you out.
The reality is that spinal degeneration is a natural part of
aging, but taking charge of your spinal health sooner than later
can make a huge difference. By understanding the factors at
play and adopting preventative measures, we can delay or
even minimize the impact of spinal degeneration, keeping our spines stronger and healthier for
longer. It’s 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
illustrates the importance of spinal nutrition in The Cox®
Technic System of Spinal Pain Management to optimize clinical
outcomes.
CONTACT Most Chiropractic Clinic
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appointment with Most Chiropractic Clinic today.