Degenerative Disc Disease / Symptomatic Disc Degeneration / Spondylosis

Symptomatic disc degeneration, also known as spondylosis or degenerative disc disease is thought to be the leading cause of chronic low back pain. It can be caused due to dehydration of the disc. The disc shrinks and its loss in height increases stress on the facet joints of the spine causing them to degenerate and in the process increase in size. This places pressure on the nerve roots resulting in a sciatic type chronic pain.

Aging and injury are common causes of lumbar spondylosis and disc degeneration and by the age of fifty, 85 percent of the population will show evidence of this. The most common symptom is midline low back pain with or without radiation to the hips. Aching pain in the buttocks and or the backs of the thighs may be seen with walking.

Conservative treatment is successful 75% of the time. During the acute phase, anti-inflammatory agents, analgesics, and muscle relaxants will provide relief from pain and may be prescribed for a short period of time. The affected area may be immobilized and/or braced. Soft cervical collars may be used to restrict movement and control the pain. Lumbosacral orthotics may decrease the lumbar load by stabilizing the lumbar spine. In physical therapy, heat, electrical stimulation, and other modalities may be incorporated into the treatment plan to control muscle spasm and pain. Physical Therapy rehabilitation teaches the patient how to exercise and strengthen their paravertebral and abdominal muscles to lend support to the spine. Exercise in general helps to build strength, flexibility, and increase range of motion. Lifestyle modification may be necessary. This may include an occupational change (e.g. from manual labour), losing weight, and quitting smoking.

Symptomatic disc degeneration / spondylosis causes chronic low back pain. BAXOLVE™ can help you control your pain with the application of TENS and Lumbar Support.

Pain Gate Control: TENS programmes one and two will provide you with a comfortable tingling sensation. This masks the pain providing you with immediate pain relief. This is most appropriate if you are experiencing severe, acute pain.

Endorphin Release: TENS programmes three and four use endorphin release, the body’s’ own natural pain relieving hormones. You will experience a comfortable tapping sensation. Thirty to forty minutes of this type of stimulation is required for endorphins to be released. Endorphins remain circulating in the body after treatment has ceased providing residual pain relief. This makes it most appropriate if you are experiencing dull, aching, chronic back pain as a result of symptomatic disc degeneration / spondylosis.

The BAXOLVE™ Belt: Works by supporting the spinal and abdominal muscles. Lumbar support when applied firmly and comfortably assists lower back pain by helping to restrict painful movements. This improves posture and positional awareness. The belt also provides warmth to the affected area by stimulating local circulation, generating a feeling of well-being.

BAXOLVE™ Optional Accessories With the addition of the optional leads and pads you can use the BAXOLVE TENS unit on other areas where the pain may radiate to such as your buttocks and legs. Simply place the pads over the site of pain to activate immediate and ongoing pain relief from the programmes mentioned above.

This Combination: Two proven therapies, TENS and lumbar support, will provide you with breakthrough technology to tackle your back pain.