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What are the phases of spinal degeneration?

Progressive Spinal Degeneration

Phase Three

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Incidence:
Most often 40 to 65 years

Onset:
Phase two, a vertebral subluxation that remained
uncorrected.

Histopathology and X-ray:
Beginning of bone fusion evident
Massive advanced spur and arthritic formation.
Abnormal calcium production
Soft tissue decay is very evident
Vertebral deformity has reached major proportions
Disc function is lost and disc are degenerated
Poor nerve function; neurological transmission is seriously impaired
Nerve failure has started
Muscular atrophy and wasting of shoulder and arm muscles

Most common symptoms:
Severe pain (sometimes none at all)
Greatly reduced movement
General over-all stiffness
Atrophy and wasting of shoulder and arm muscles
Weakness in grip strength
Fatigue
Spells and dizziness
Visual and ear disturbances
Face numbness and pain
Severe headaches
Lowered resistance
Chronic sinus problems
Uncoordinated
Irritability
Vertebral artery insufficiency, which can lead to
stroke
Arm and hand pain and numbness

Corrective time:
Usually 30 to 42 months

% of Recovery:
Dependant on severity and patient compliance


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