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The low back consists of five vertebrae, and they are the largest vertebrae in the human body. Between the vertebrae are intervertebral discs, more simply known as discs, that act as tough, durable cushions that withstand weight if you are upright, whether you are moving or not.
As we stress the discs through daily activities over the years, they begin to wear and tear, leading to a condition called degenerative disc disease (DDD) caused by severe osteoarthritis in the spine.
Complications of DDD can be devastating, from numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain down the legs to eventually losing the ability to walk.
The human body's ability to heal is extraordinary. However, that ability begins to wane as we age, and our bodies take longer to heal. If the daily recurring damage exceeds the body's healing capacity, the condition worsens.
Here, at NexGenEsis Healthcare, we use cutting-edge technology and procedures to put the area of concern in the best position to heal itself. We have seen countless patients who were told, "the only thing we can do for you is surgery." After their time with us, most of them elect not to get surgery. They can now do things with the people they love, and that's what we are all about.