In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into degenerative disc disease, what is happening within the body, and what the diagnosis entails. As they dive into some critical research around degenerative disc disease and back pain, they empower you with the tools and education to gain control over your back pain and spine health again! Let's dive in!

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What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

1:56 - How do different postures affect your height?

6:41 - Is imaging for back pain necessary?

11:50 - Is DDD the reason for your pain?

17:20 - How to get to a state of no pain and the factors that influence your spine health.

20:46 - Movement strategies for DDD

To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, check out DocJenFit on Youtube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/364

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