THE NON-INVASIVE DISCSEEL® PROCEDURE
REPAIRS DEGENERATIVE DISCS PERMANENTLY AND WITHOUT SURGERY.
aLL ADULTS HAVE DEGENERATIVE DISCS
Degenerative disc disease is simply the appearance of torn discs. It’s only the leaking of the nucleus pulposus as a result of a torn disc that causes pain.
Surgery cannot heal these tears and instead worsens them.
Only the Discseel® Procedure seals and heals leaky discs that cause degenerative disc disease.
what is degenerative disc disease?
As we age, spinal discs obtain wear and tear that can lead to annular tears. These tears may cause disc desiccation (dehydration), leaving the spinal discs thin and unable to cushion the vertebrae. Degenerative disc disease can lead to other spine conditions as well, but annular tears are the underlying cause of degenerative disc disease and its symptoms.
- The daily activities you participate in, including sports.
- Back injuries stemming from sports, vehicle collisions, etc.
- Disc desiccation (dehydration).
Degenerative disc disease pain occurs only when annular tears allow the nucleus pulposus to leak out from the center of the spinal disc. Even though it is a natural part of the spinal disc, it is perceived as a foreign substance by the body when it leaks out, leading to inflammation of surrounding nerves. This causes the pain associated with degenerative disc disease.
causes
- The daily activities you participate in, including sports.
- Back injuries stemming from sports, vehicle collisions, etc.
- Disc desiccation (dehydration).
Degenerative disc disease pain occurs only when annular tears allow the nucleus pulposus to leak out from the center of the spinal disc. Even though it is a natural part of the spinal disc, it is perceived as a foreign substance by the body when it leaks out, leading to inflammation of surrounding nerves. This causes the pain associated with degenerative disc disease.
diagnosis
A diagnosis for degenerative disc disease can be obtained from your doctor by discussing your medical history, undergoing a physical exam, and some form of imaging test, usually MRI. To begin the process of diagnosis, your doctor will discuss your symptoms with you and ask questions about your medical history. After this initial consultation, imaging tests such as MRI or a CT scan may be ordered. Unfortunately, while these tests can detect the appearance of degenerative disc disease, they may not be able to pinpoint the exact cause of your pain.
more on degenerative disc disease
Degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease, it’s simply the MRI appearance of a disc with multiple annular tears. These tears cause discs to dry out (desiccate), flatten, bulge, and herniate. Every adult that lives past their teenage years will develop annular tears in their spinal discs. The difference is that some adults will develop pain as a result of these tears, and some will not. Degenerative disc disease exists in adults regardless of whether or not pain is felt, but treatment becomes necessary when debilitating and painful symptoms set in.
Conservative options, such as
Medication
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Mobilization
Artificial Disc Replacement
Nerve Stimulation
Are often prescribed to treat symptoms of degenerative disc disease
But these options only focus on easing pain
rather than treating the underlying cause
only the discseel® prOcedure is known to heal degenerative disc disease caused by annular tears
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patient success
Sean wanted to find a solution to his back pain that didn’t involve putting hardware in his spine, so he chose the Discseel® Procedure. Now he’s living pain-free and able to return to the lifestyle he loves.
When Erica began developing spinal pain, she felt that the activities she loved were taken away from her. Erica now says that the Discseel® Procedure has “100 percent turned her life around” and allowed her to get back to the things she loves, like running.
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ARTICLES ON DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE
News articles and blog posts by Dr. Pauza & Team
Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease
By Dr. Kevin Pauza
It is a part of our normal aging process to develop degenerative disc disease. However, while for some this condition will go unnoticed, for others it will lead to painful and debilitating symptoms that may affect their quality of life. There are also a variety of symptoms that are associated with degenerative disc disease because the spine is surrounded by nerves that serve many different parts of the body. This is why degenerative disc disease pain is not only felt in the back but can also cause headaches, and arm and leg pain, depending on where the degenerative discs are located.
MRI and Degenerative Disc Disease
By Dr. Kevin Pauza
Although MRI reports may show degenerative disc disease these words only describe the appearance of the MRI, not a person’s pain. Think of an MRI’s appearance as you would think of a photo’s appearance of a starry-filled sky. The photo may reveal the milky-way or even planets, but it can’t reveal if it’s a warm summer or frigid winter night. Likewise, the MRI appearance of degenerative disc disease reveals nothing more than appearance. This is because degenerative disc disease pain only occurs when annular tears allow nucleus pulposus liquid gel to leak, and this condition cannot be seen in MRI.
Genetic Links and Degenerative Disc Disease
By Dr. Kevin Pauza
Genetics are the reason that each person looks the way they do, and your genes are responsible for keeping your body healthy and strong by producing the proteins that it needs. Mutations in your genes can directly affect your chances of being diagnosed with certain diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and even degenerative disc disease.
One type of protein that your genes are responsible for making is called collagen. These proteins are responsible for supporting and strengthening your bones, skin, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, and collagen fibers intertwine with one another, which results in strength and stability. Certain differences in some collagen genes have been tied to an increased risk of degenerative disc disease, as these variations cause the collagen to function less effectively, resulting in decreased stability in the discs.
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