Degenerative Disc Disease & SSDI
Social Security Disability Attorneys in Norfolk, Newport News & Roanoke
Back and neck problems can be caused by a condition called degenerative disc disease. The name of this condition is misleading. Degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease but rather the effects of normal changes a person's spinal discs experience over time.
If you are suffering from this condition, please contact our Virginia attorneys at Kalfus & Nachman PC today online or by phone at (855) 880-8163 to begin pursuing the benefits you deserve to offset the costs of degenerative disc disease.
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The Spine
The spine is composed of connected vertebrae that have soft, cushion discs between them to help a person's spine move and bend. Over time, these shock-absorbing discs begin to deteriorate, which can lead to physical problems because spinal discs do not repair themselves.
Deterioration, most commonly found in the lower back, can be caused by:
- Breaks or tears in the disks, which can lead to a herniated or bulging disc
- Loss of fluid within the discs
- Traumatic injuries that cause a sudden blow to the spine
Minor injuries
Bone spurs can also form on the spine as a result of reduced spinal padding and instability. The pressure from these spurs can lead to further pain as well as nerve function complications.
Symptoms
While the pain and discomfort most people experience as a result of degenerative disc disease is sporadic, short-lived and relatively minor, some individuals have severe, chronic pain that affects their normal daily lives.
The symptoms are wide ranging and can include:
- Numbness or tingling
- Muscle spasms
- Limited movement or stiffness
- Low back pain
- Neck pain
- Leg pain
- Arm pain
- Buttock pain
The pain can be constant or only reoccur after certain activities, such as:
- Extended periods of sitting, which can aggravate the lower spinal discs
- Heavy lifting or lifting incorrectly
- Twisting or bending motions
- Reaching
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