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Natural Remedies for Intervertebral Disc Degeneration (IDD) Relief

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Intervertebral disc degeneration, or IDD, is a common condition causing back pain and reduced mobility. While medical treatments are available, natural supplements, herbs, and melatonin can help manage symptoms and promote spine health.

Understanding Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

Intervertebral disc degeneration occurs when the discs between the vertebrae of the spine begin to break down. This can lead to pain, stiffness, and other complications. Common causes include aging, injury, and repetitive strain.

Effective Natural Supplements and Herbs

Here are some natural supplements and herbs that can help alleviate the symptoms of intervertebral disc degeneration:

1. Turmeric

Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It can help reduce inflammation and pain associated with disc degeneration.

2. Ginger

Ginger is another herb known for its anti-inflammatory effects. It can help alleviate pain and improve mobility by reducing inflammation in the spine.

3. Devil's Claw

Devil's Claw is an herb traditionally used to treat pain and inflammation. It can be particularly effective in reducing back pain caused by intervertebral disc degeneration.

4. Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Glucosamine and chondroitin are supplements that support cartilage health. They can help slow the progression of disc degeneration and improve joint function.

5. Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil and flaxseed oil, have strong anti-inflammatory properties. They can help reduce inflammation and support overall spine health.

6. Melatonin

Melatonin, commonly known for regulating sleep, also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. It can help manage pain and promote healing in degenerative disc conditions.

Conclusion

Incorporating these natural supplements and herbs into your daily routine can help alleviate pain and improve your quality of life if you suffer from intervertebral disc degeneration. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment.

Additional Tips for Managing Intervertebral Disc Degeneration

  • Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on the spine.
  • Practice good posture to support spinal health.
  • Stay hydrated to keep the intervertebral discs well-nourished.
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Posted by Art (California) on 08/01/2024 2326 posts
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Re: Melatonin Lotion and Intervertebral Disc Degeneration and Pain

This new (July 27,2024) systematic review of multiple studies and research (linked to below) adds further corroboration to the idea that melatonin lotion (ML) can help alleviate invertebral disc degeneration (IDD) and related pain as people testing ML are reporting. This also adds further confirmation to the idea that ML may be synergistic with the degenerative disc disease (DDD) remedy of hyaluronic acid capsules with Stopain roll on that I wrote about here :

https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/ddd-art-solbrig.html

Here is the link to the abstract of the new systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) :

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39087961/

Here is a relevant quote from the link:

Based on the present systematic review, melatonin plays a critical role in sleep, but evolving studies have demonstrated substantive roles in mitigating degenerative conditions in various tissues, including IVD degeneration. Ongoing studies will better clarify the role of melatonin as a potential therapeutic agent, including the targeted delivery to various body regions.

This sentence in the above quote is very important because it talks about the "targeted delivery of melatonin" and melatonin lotion is very good for offering the ability of targeted delivery for spinal issues as well as other specific areas of the body :

Ongoing studies will better clarify the role of melatonin as a potential therapeutic agent, including the targeted delivery to various body regions.

This is adding more confirmation to what testers of ML are reporting, that ML allows for specific areas of the body to be targeted and offer significant pain relief, but also importantly in long term use, to also offer the healing qualities of ML to be applied at the same time.

Art


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