After the age of 30, most of us will have some degree of degeneration in our spine. Regardless of the extent of degeneration, our primary focus is on treating the de-conditioning syndrome, or muscle weakness caused by months or years of inactivity, which is the result of the pain caused by disc degeneration. This syndrome, like the pain cycle, is a normal response to tissue damage. To break this cycle and reverse the de-conditioning syndrome, it is important to gradually return to activity. Prolonged rest will promote even more stiffness and pain.

Exercise breaks the pain cycle by increasing blood flow and providing nutrition to the joints so they may heal. At PDR, we have developed a safe and effective rehabilitation program to reverse the de-conditioning syndrome, break the pain cycle, and return you to your normal daily activities with increased strength and mobility. Additionally, we have developed a modified program especially for seniors and de-conditioned patients as appropriate, consisting of lower intensity exercises performed at a slower progression.