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Spine Degeneration

The Healthy Spine

  • Gentle Curves
  • Disc Spaces are even
  • Bones are smooth
  • Full range of motion without pain
  • Can handle more physical and mental stress

Stage One

Degeneration Phase 1

  • Loss of normal spinal curve
  • Disc, joint, muscle and nerve damage
  • Posture is distorted
  • Less energy
  • Height may diminish

Stage Two

Degeneration Phase 2

  • Increasing decay, disc narrowing and bone deformation
  • Spinal canal narrowing (stenosis) may occur
  • Aches and pains more common
  • Fatigue
  • Height decrease continues

 

Stage Three

Degeneration Phase 3

  • Greater posture imbalance
  • Increased nerve damage
  • Advanced bone deformation
  • Loss of energy and height also occur
Stage Four

Degeneration Phase 4

  • Bone fusion, constant pain and discomfort
  • Inability to turn, bend and twist
  • Physical and mental weakness and disability are evident
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