Low Back · Greenwood Village, CO
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Age- and load-related change in the discs, common on imaging and often asymptomatic.
Overview
What Degenerative Disc Disease Actually Is
Degenerative disc change appears on the majority of adult MRIs, including in people with no pain at all. It matters only when the exam and diagnostic testing tie it to your symptoms. When it is genuinely the driver, treatment focuses on offloading the segment, calming the inflammatory component, and building trunk capacity.
Symptoms patients describe
- Deep central low back ache
- Pain worse with sitting and prolonged flexion
- Stiffness in the morning and after inactivity
- Flares triggered by lifting or a long drive
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Degenerative Disc Disease
Spine Injections
Minimally invasive image-guided injections that calm inflammation and restore function.
Learn more →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →Emsculpt Neo
Building muscle function and boosting recovery to support longevity and wellness.
Learn more →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Other Low Back Conditions
Service Areas
Degenerative Disc Disease Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Degenerative Disc Disease — Questions Patients Ask
Does a scary MRI report mean my back is failing?
No. Degenerative language on a report describes normal change with age. What matters is whether it correlates with your exam.
Request a Consultation for Degenerative Disc Disease
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1-983-210-8167