Spinal Osteoarthritis

Back Pain, Neck Pain

Spinal osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a condition characterized by the wearing down and degeneration of the protective cartilage that cushions the surrounding layers of bone. This condition causes pain and swelling in the affected areas and may also lead to the development of osteophytes (bone spurs). Osteoarthritis in the spine involves cartilage breakdown in the joints and intervertebral discs in the neck and lower back. The formation of bone spurs can put pressure on the nerves exiting the spinal column, leading to pain and weakness in the affected limbs.

Typically osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease occurs as people age, due to the natural wear and tear of articular cartilage. However, younger people may develop this condition as a result of injury or trauma to a joint, or genetic defects to cartilage. Osteoarthritis is more common in men under age 45, and women over age 45. Further risk factors include involvement in jobs or sports that put repetitive stresses on certain joints, and being overweight.

The Most Common Signs & Symptoms of Spinal Osteoarthritis

Neck pain
Back pain
Spine stiffness
Numbness or weakness in the affected limbs if severe enough to affect the spinal nerves or spinal cord
Mild to Severe disability

(Source: WebMD)

What Are the Treatments for Spinal Osteoarthritis?

Treatment of spinal osteoarthritis is typically geared toward relieving the symptoms of pain and increasing a person’s ability to function. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is ultimately the goal. Weight management and a healthy disciplined exercise routine are vital to treatment of osteoarthritis. Marcel Jacobs PT provides a hands-on physical therapy approach which means you’re going to get fast access to immediate care in order to soothe and relax those tight and aching muscles, mobilize and loosen those restricted and painful joints, and strengthen your body so that you can go back to doing the things that you love. Your therapist will perform a thorough physical examination and evaluation in order to provide you with a deeper understanding of your impairments, compensations, and dysfunctions. You may find yourself having your concerns eased, questions answered, and physical pain reduced inside of 45 minutes with your physical therapist.

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Dr. Marcel Jacobs

Dr. Marcel Jacobs is The Human Movement Consultant. As a licensed physical therapist, and certified strength coach, Marcel has a very unique and empathetic treatment approach that instills motivation and confidence in his patients. Marcel offers a variety of life-changing treatment approaches to help his patients get the relief they are looking for to get back to doing the things they love! He has been helping people just like you for years who want to keep active and love to be healthy in order to enjoy their lives to the fullest. Whether it be for pain, stiffness, or movement dysfunction, every week 100’s of people consult Dr. Marcel Jacobs looking for answers to concerning questions about their physical health. As the Human Movement Consultant, Marcel is a trusted health advisor, and expert of the rehabilitation of human movement and performance, and pain management. Marcel offers individual care and corporate solutions that significantly contribute to improved productivity and lower health costs, and promotes a preventative medical approach to mitigate injury risk and enhance human movement and function.

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