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Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment

Relieve Pain. Restore Function. Reclaim Your Life.

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Treatments at Total Spine Institute help you:

  • Alleviate chronic neck or back pain caused by disc wear and degeneration
  • Improve spine flexibility and stability through non-surgical and surgical solutions
  • Slow disc deterioration with targeted therapies and advanced pain management
  • Enhance your daily comfort and mobility with personalized treatment plans
  • Avoid unnecessary fusion surgeries with motion-preserving alternatives like artificial disc replacement
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Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment

Relieve Pain. Restore Function. Reclaim Your Life.

Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Treatments at Total Spine Institute help you:

  • Alleviate chronic neck or back pain caused by disc wear and degeneration
  • Improve spine flexibility and stability through non-surgical and surgical solutions
  • Slow disc deterioration with targeted therapies and advanced pain management
  • Enhance your daily comfort and mobility with personalized treatment plans
  • Avoid unnecessary fusion surgeries with motion-preserving alternatives like artificial disc replacement
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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Treatments at Total Spine Institute help you:

  • Alleviate chronic neck or back pain caused by disc wear and degeneration
  • Improve spine flexibility and stability through non-surgical and surgical solutions
  • Slow disc deterioration with targeted therapies and advanced pain management
  • Enhance your daily comfort and mobility with personalized treatment plans
  • Avoid unnecessary fusion surgeries with motion-preserving alternatives like artificial disc replacement
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Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment

Targeted Solutions to Relieve Degenerative Disc Pain and Restore Function

Degenerative disc disease is something that many people develop as they age, and it is often caused by or made worse by trauma. It affects the spinal discs and can cause mild to significant pain in the arms, weakness, tingling, and neck and back pain. Degenerative disc disease most commonly affects the cervical spine (neck) and the lumbar spine (lower back), which can lead to symptoms that radiate from the neck into the arms and from the lower back into the legs. These are the areas of the spine that undergo the most movement from day to day.

Total Spine Institute is a leading provider of innovative degenerative disc disease treatments in Oakland Oaks and surrounding areas. We have multiple locations in CA, including Northern California, Southern California and Arizona. To schedule your degenerative disc disease consultation, Contact us at (818) 616-4429.

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What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Degenerative disc disease occurs when the discs located between your vertebrae begin to break down and wear out. There are two types of degenerative disc disease: Cervical and lumbar. The former happens in the cervical spine, which includes the vertebrae in the neck. The latter impacts the lumbar spine in the lower back. Degenerative disc disease can cause pain during movements like walking and looking around. In some cases, the disease can impact both the lumbar and cervical vertebrae at once.

Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease

Symptoms of degenerative disc disease can vary based on the location of the weak or damaged disc. However, some common symptoms of the condition include:

  • Chronic pain that primarily affects the lower back or neck
  • Tingling or numbness in the legs and arms
  • Pain that radiates from the back to the thighs or buttocks
  • Pain that becomes worse during or after sitting, twisting, bending, or lifting
Degenerative disc pain can range from mild to severe. It may also feel like sharp, stabbing pains or a dull ache.
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How Is Degenerative Disc Disease Treated?

There is currently no known cure for degenerative disc disease. However, Total Spine Institute offers a variety of treatments that can help with pain and symptom management. Surgery is rarely required for degenerative disc disease. We most commonly offer the following non-surgical treatment options:

  • Anti-inflammatory medication
  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Physical therapy
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
  • Nerve blocks
  • Surgery

If you have secondary spinal complications, we may recommend surgery. We offer multiple minimally invasive surgeries. They include discectomy and fusion, artificial disc replacement, spinal decompression, and microdiscectomy. 

Anti-Inflammatory Medication

Degenerative disc disease can cause inflammation between the vertebrae. This, in turn, can lead to radiating pain. We often prescribe anti-inflammatory medications to relieve discomfort. Many patients find that anti-inflammatory meds are all they need to manage their symptoms and lead a normal life.

Epidural Steroid Injections

Epidural steroid injections can control pain and relieve inflammation around the spine. We inject them into the epidural space, which surrounds the spinal cord and is filled with fluid. The pain-relieving effects of these injections can last six months or longer.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy utilizes various exercises and techniques to improve mobility and reduce pain. To treat degenerative disc disease, we may utilize floor exercises, spinal stabilization, and specialized stretches. We often combine physical therapy with anti-inflammatory medication for optimal results.

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections

Platelet-rich plasma shows promising results in treating degenerative disc disease. It’s prepared by putting a blood sample through a centrifuge until the plasma and platelets separate from the rest of the blood cells. Then, a provider injects the platelet-rich plasma into the area impacted by degenerative disc disease. The injection stimulates increased secretion of cytokines and growth factors. These help to alleviate symptoms and improve spinal health.

Nerve Blocks

Sometimes, degenerative disc disease can result in a pinched nerve. We may recommend one or more nerve blocks to manage the resulting pain. As the name suggests, nerve block injections prevent specific nerves from sending pain signals and may provide relief for up to a few weeks.

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Why Choose Total Spine Institute

At Total Spine Institute, our mission is to restore your quality of life with expert care and innovative solutions for neck and back pain. With more than 50 years of combined experience focused on spine health, our board-certified specialists diagnose and treat a full range of spinal conditions from minor injuries to complex disorders.
We take a comprehensive, patient-first approach that integrates advanced pain management, minimally invasive procedures, physical therapy, and complex spine surgery. Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain or recovering from an injury, our goal is to help you regain mobility, strength, and confidence.
Total Spine Institute uses minimally invasive methods whenever possible to improve spinal pain. When surgery is warranted, we use cutting-edge technology to ensure minimal pain and extraordinary treatment precision. Our primary goal is to restore mobility and quality of life to our patients by providing comprehensive spinal care.
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Providers

With over 50 years of experience, our team includes specialists in pain management, physical medicine and rehabilitation, minimally invasive procedures, and complex spine surgery. Each provider is committed to working collaboratively to deliver personalized, effective treatment plans tailored to your unique needs.

Andrew Fox, M.D.

Neuro Spine Surgeon

Ryan Derby, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management

Ryan Mattie, M.D.

Interventional Pain Management

Cheri Geist, PA-C, MPAP, FAAPA

Physician Assistant

John Michael Holmes, DO, JD

Interventional Pain Management

James Silverthorn, D.O.

Neuro Spine Surgeon

David Pilkington, DO

Interventional Pain Management

Pouriya Ghayoumi, M.D.

Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Vlad Gendelman, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgeon

What our Patients say

Just want to say thank you to Total Spine Institute for all your care that I have received. Dr Mattie and Dr Fox are real heroes that really help and listen to their patients. That is the service that I received and would definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone.
– Steve L.
Dr. Fox truly made my visits a breeze! From calming my nerves before surgery to providing comforting reassurance afterward, he went above and beyond to ensure I felt at ease throughout the entire process. Along with his incredibly accommodating staff, scheduling appointments was a breeze. The best part? I experienced minimal pain post-surgery and I’m absolutely thrilled to share that my procedure was an outstanding success. A heartfelt thank you to you, Dr. Fox!
– Nicole P.
Dr. Fox and his Team of Friendly, Courteous Professionals are the very best you can get! I am a critical care RN, so I am always censoring the care I receive and can easily see the difference.
– Yvonne
Foot numbness and leg and back pain had been increasingly limiting my mobility, and activity level. Dr. Fox cleaned up scar tissue that was putting pressure on the spinal nerve. I’ve regained feeling and am working on re-strengthening the leg. I was in and out of surgery the same day and the surgical site has healed well with no complication. Should have done this sooner!
– Claudio C.
Dr. Fox and his team are extremely professional and caring. They had our total and complete trust from day 1. We are so grateful!
– Amanda B.
Highly recommend this office and Dr.Fox! Everyone I ever spoke with was very polite and kind. Dr.Fox has a great bedside manner. He feels more like a caring, trustworthy, friend. Being in pain is horrible, but knowing your Dr. Has your best interest at heart makes you feel more at ease. I trust and respect Dr.Fox and his colleagues very much!
– Vanessa M.

Request a Degenerative Disc Disease Appointment

Tired of living with degenerative disc disease pain? Schedule a consultation with the team at Total Spine Institute to learn more about your treatment options. We have locations in Northern California, Southern California and Arizona. To schedule your degenerative disc disease consultation, contact us at (818) 616-4429.
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Degenerative Disc Disease FAQs

Degenerative disc disease is quite common and is estimated to impact up to 30% of adults between the ages of 30 and 50. Besides age, obesity, genetics, and long-term heavy lifting can also increase your risk of degenerative disc disease.

It’s not currently possible to stop or reverse degenerative disc disease. However, you may be able to slow its progression with certain treatments.

There are multiple treatment options for degenerative disc disease. These include nerve blocks, physical therapy, medication, and surgery. We recommend scheduling a consultation with Total Spine Institute to find out which treatment may be right for you.

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