Discs can regenerate. I used to think that they couldn't until I took updated xrays on my wellness chiro patients. Most didn't but a few did double in size. They were all 65 yrs old or older. When looking further into this what the deciding factor was that these patients actually exercised regularly, ate a clean diet and were grateful people. We are design for self healing and self regulation. Unfortunately for most people our life choices limits the healing potential. Hopefully this can help motivate the many. Good luck!

Discs are NOT tires. They are organic tissue and they can provably recover.

Exercising in water has made all the difference for me. I use many of your moves, Dr. Mandell, I just do them in water. Many thanks!

the tire analogy doesn't hold because it's not a living tissue. even bone can heal and grow stronger. I wasn't born with discs the size they are now, they grew. I'm skeptical, I think we'll find out this stuff can heal if you create the right conditions for it to do so.

Hi doc! Thank you for the information. I would like though to disagree with you on impossibility of regeneration (of any tissue in our body really, not only discs, and those deposits of calcium on vertebras etc.): maybe, indeed, there is no much of blood vessels bringing nutritions to discs, but *still* they *get* nourished *somehow*, they are living tissue and they would have been dead things if they didn't get nutrition, and there is nothing dead in our body, as far as I know. If we were to take the stress off a disc (fix spinal structure) it would inevitably regenerate. I don't know (yet) wether you do or don't discuss dietary importance on this channel, but that aspect is quite important for our body's health. Great videos, thanks!

I've been diagnosed with severe degeneration from the neck to midway down the spine, all due to falling down the stairs during a seizure in Jan 18. I'm in a great deal of pain but have to see a consultant and have MRI. I have to remain hopeful at this stage. Bless you Dr Mandell for a great explanation of the problem.

Hi Dr Mandell thank you for this very informative video. I am a 66 year old male and been very fit until August 2022. I used to be a long distance rider, worked out at the gym but in the last 10 years I was hit by negligent drivers that hit me in the bike lane. Therefore massive whiplash, fractures, etc. I recovered each time and kept riding until August 2022. I noticed that I had a very nasty neck pain in the left of my neck, which has got worse of the next few months. I did stop riding all together because it was causing me a lot of inflammation. Now I have issues in the upper part of my thoracic spine, down the right of L2/L3/L3/L4. I have seen a neurosurgeon who recommended no surgery and I was put of pain medication plus some cortisone injections. My neck pain has increased so badly that I can't sleep without tablets. Now I also feeling referred shoulder pain, arms, hands and fingers. Also burning pain, numbness travelling to my lower back, groin, legs and feet. When I sit I feel tightening of my groin and feet. My right calf also hurts. To make thing worse I get headaches, light headed, right side tinnitus. This causes depression, anxiety, high blood pressure because I can't get no relief. It is 24/7, I can't sleep unless I take opioids and nerve pain meds. I have tried physiotherapy, osteopathy, acupuncture and I am not improving. I can't drive the car due to pain when sitting. What can I do naturally for my neck and spine? Thank you in advance. Best regards. Alfred

So true about exercise...I have degenerated L3...I exercise and stretch everyday...if I miss a day I will start feeling nerve pain the next day...I walk 20 minutes, do muscle toning, stretch each muscle for at least 1-3 minutes EVERY DAY

This is from six years ago, but mister, you're so amazing. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

The Doc so often comes on with an herbal or exercise remedy…this time his answer is more along the line of Nope but you can help by addressing some of the causes. I appreciate your honesty Sir. I’m 55 w sciatica that’s been long time coming due to 30 plus years of sedentary office work, obesity & overall neglect.

well wasnt that depressing. :-/

I’m a footballer and skater and have never been this depressed and desperate in my life. You’re telling me i can’t do my hobbies again for the rest of my life? ):

You are a genius. God gifted you in many tremendous ways. I appreciate and admire you giving so much to our 🌎. You're incredible really.

Thank you for your honest and passionate response sir! I really appreciate your video.

Oh poop. Great information. Bad news. Honest but NOT what I wanted to hear. Still much appreciated. Thank you again Doctor M.

At least he is honest. Think all you can do to stop getting worse is build up your core muscles to take the strain instead of your back discs.

Oh! Dear, I was afraid of hearing that, I kind of had a feeling the degenerative wouldn’t heal with exercises only, but unfortunately due to an injury on the side of my neck when only aged 8, I was a bit of a tomboy, I have to be at least happy now correcting my posture everyday, strengthening myself and healing structures in my body to eliminate pain as long as I can, with thanks and gratefulness 🙏

love the clarity and confidence. thanks for this video

I am sorry for commenting on an old post but just wanted to say I have cervical stenosis, cervical spondylosis, multi disc degenerative disease, lumbar stenosis and a herniated disc at the base resulting in many different sensations throughout the body. i struggle to know what to do for the best but all I can say is I still work (factory) mon till fri and like most,hate it, but I would rather be working than sitting at home or lying in bed, I do not feel the pain as much when indulged in something but always aware how to bend etc. What scares me is I feel most nights like I may wake up not being able to move. unlike most comment on this video I feel it give no hope what so ever so am doomed but I do strive on, if you seen me in the street you would think nothing of it simply because I look a lot healthier than men 20 years younger than me, but its that core that grinds you down, best wishes to those going through the same.

Sir well said. I have this issue and are always looking for ways to prevent it from getting worse 😊

I am suffering from ddd (degenerative disc disorder) due to years of spending time behind the wheel and not exercising . Now. exercising regularly and SLOWLY starting to notice improvement. I'll never be as good again, but at least I'll slow down the breaking down. Stretching helps (but can be very painful - no pain no gain) hanging upside down to decompress - is great.

As far as I understand, discs can and do actually rehydrate. This is why you’re the slightest bit taller when you first wake up, since the discs have rehydrated a bit while you were sleeping in bed. Therefore what I would suggest is to stretch out that spine while in bed just before you go to sleep at night.

I forgot to mention that my grandmother is 98 years old, doesn't have any issues with it wearing out, worked and has been active all her life so there has to be something else going on with what people are doing than just normal wear and tear.

I agree with everything being said except for the non existent regenerative process. Most doctors do not get training on nutrition. Proper nutrition heals the body. Why not the disks? I have a herniated L5 disk. My sciatica barely ever shows up now after only 7 months of self treatment through nutrition. No prescription pills or injections of any kind. Now I can dance for as long as I want pain free and wear a backpack with some weight in it again, even jogging with it. Couldn't even run at all for a yr. I could barely walk when I got this...

Wow.. this should be called 'Demotivational doc' video. Dr. John Bergman says discs DO regenerate!

Thank you so much Dr Mandell did a spinal X-ray got the result yesterday says degenerative disc disease thank you for sharing ❤️🙏

arellano disks do not regenerate. save your money for better advice

Amazing 😍😎! A VIDEO I really needed to watch and get the facts I was starving for! Loved and enjoyed it ALL!

22 and got diagnosed in october with cervical spondylosis w myelopathy. the pain has been so bad i feel so discouraged and useless about my life now.

I’ve seen on Dr Bergmans videos that people have made their discs fuller and reversed degenerative disc disease.

Is the disc alive or dead?Our cells will replenish every so often so I believe with healthy movement and healthy blood(because thats what supplies tissue ect)regeneration of joints is possible...

I have to sleep in a cervical collar a lot of the time being a very restless sleeper I find it stops me from hyper extending my neck. The cervical pillow also helps.

I've also heard that regular inversion on an inversion table helps a lot though they can be expensive. I think regular stretching is useful, physical therapy and/or chiropractic. I plan to change doctors to an osteopathic physician and they do spinal manipulations--doctors of osteopathy, DOs, have a more holistic viewpoint which I like.

I just had surgery for my c5, c6, with fusion. I have had bladder retention for years and I was having to catheterize myself every 4 hours to prevent kidney damage. Guess what I am on day 9 of no catheterizing!! Turns out that the spinal cord being compressed on the nerves caused my retention. I don’t have full sensation back but I’m okay with that because at least I can empty my bladder normally. Surgery was the best thing I ever did! Now I have a better quality of life!

Hi Doctor, thanks for the excellent videos. Any thoughts on Jiu-jitsu and other sports with headlocks? Thanks.

I HATE FUCKEN DISC.....DISC ARE SO GOD DAMN SENSITIVE

Thank you - I finally got the answer I was looking for regarding discs. 💪

Answering you; It can... do 20% and let 80% does itself by itself. A story that can support this is the story of Shakelton

I was offered a triple fusion with my cervical Laminoplasty operation two years ago - the discs were bulging and flat- my recent ex rays two years later- to my drs surprise - my discs are now plump , healthy and in alignment - and I am about to turn 55 years old-so it to s not because I am a youngster anymore. I will say- many of these drugs we can take for our condition - can dry up many things in our body- during these past two years- I took very little medicine because my stomach did not fair well with the prescriptions- also I believe in prayer.

Thank you Dr.Mandell.This is he quintessence of a problem. I wish this understanding came to me earlier.

In all videos I’ve watched about healing, whether it be problems with your discs, arthritis etc, non of these doctors have said anything about removing acidic foods from your diet - except for Dr Sebi - but he’s more of a herbalist Doctor. God rest his soul.

Discs cannot regenerate. But you can stop them from degenerating any further.

DDD starts as early as 16 yrs of age. I don't think they regenerate cause I have not had full motion L to R neck movement now for 2 yrs. I've gone to physio, massage and now trying chiro. I'm doing the hang the neck over a bench with a round soft support under my neck, I'm also doing neck tractions laying down with a homemade device and am also turning my neck L and R to max and holding for 20 sec. I also tilt and hold my neck on both sides for 20 sec each. The hang over neck and traction are both done for 5 min each. I drink 8 or more glasses of water/day. I have Mild to Mod narrowing at C3-C4, C4-C5, C5-C6, C6-C7 and mild to mod changes likely C7-T1 but not ideally visualized.

God bless you doc thanks for your kindness

You are so professional thank you

Hello doctor.... You are indeed a motivational doc... As a proactive measure, should a person, not having any issue of disc degeneration, practise isometric exercises? Thanking you in advance...🙏🙏🙏

No conclusion plz give me a solution what should I do if am suffering from disc degeneration ..

end of life for m,e it seems as i have lived with this for 20 yrs and now im at severe stenosis ans lumbar disk degnenration with neck as well............The v.a. prescribed methadone for years then stopped suddenly and i spent one calendere year cold turkey omg what a agonizing experance this was for 12 months !!They maintained there wasnt any withdrayal syndrome lol ! is there any hope and im just 57 ............

damn i got that shit i lost my job 2 years ago i neurapaty on both hand n both feet is crazy tremendous pain every day is killing me plus in my neck too that give me heading too it come and go i got to take ambia to be able to sleep plus other condition mental illness panic attack and diabetic damn i walk up like that i was what the hell is going on whit me now I'm disabled lost my job that i had for 20 years whit union too and benefits i miss working a lot this is taking my life every day i just trying not to think about it to much

You are doing great dr mandell.. thanks.. your videos helped me a lot..❤❤❤

this video demotivated me to an extremely high level, m just 19 and having DDD...Secondly my MMA carrer is getting destroyed...So according to this video i won't be able to fight inside cage again 😢.....DDD is Curse 😢 its so painful..its been 2years and m on painkillers and anti-inflammatory 😢...but hope never dies ...

Invert tablet you used every day it will help you more that anything . curcuma or turmeric galanga and ginger or ice for two hours will bring down inflammation and glucosamine and collagen for a hole year will help after two herniated disks. two years later I can actually play basketball again.

Thank you, very informative. 🙂

Hi. Hope you are fine! My MRI Report says *Disc dessicatory changes observed in L4-L5 disc level *Mild Broad based posterior disc protrusion of L4-L5 disc causing mild compression of thecal sac anteriorly and encroachment on both lateral recesses more marked on left side *Mild facet joint arthropathy also observed at L‘3-4 and L4-5 level However, my NCS tests are normal. Physical symptoms :- * No pain while sitting and lying. * Can stand for two hour but walking more than 800 ms causes acute pain in left lower back which doesn't go down the leg. Looking fwd for your expert medical opinion. Regards

They used to say the same thing about brain cells .. not anymore ..

Have you gave a thought on the process of fasting and rehydration over many years? Do you think it might reverse the process of bulge disk. I can understand that a herniated disk is over and ireversible, but once the disk it is still hole and in place, could it be possible that by a drastic change of lifestyle and some water fasting could repair this problem? Thank you for your time!

did this guy just call me poor?

Thanks, Doc.Once you saved my life ❤

Stay hydrated. Build muscle , carefully

I'm surprised you didn't mention drink more water. If the discs are made of water, I would think more water might help. Most people drink everything but water these days.

Thanks for the straight talk!

Glucosamine, chondroitin, hyaluronic acid blend by Dr. Best is said to repair/regrow cartilage and tendons, certain amount of calcium, magnesium and vitamin D? Are you saying this is incorrect?

I’ve been having DDD since I was 14 from a car accident, now ima 22 I’ve been on pain meds and anti-inflammatory pills since then, been looking everywhere for any alternatives so far, no bueno, there’s times in my life where the pain is to big i just no longer want to walk nor get up any more from bed any more. This video made me feel even worse inside. Didn’t really help at all.

Thank you Doctor! Today has been a better day since I found your videos! I wish you were located in Texas, I would like you to be my health care provider, or my Guru!

Thank you Sir, Doctor Alan Mandell for president if only we could have a true better choice.

Strange so the answer is NO

This is my second rodeo with sciatica. Very relieved I got over it again. This method worked for me twice now. Stretch and stay stretched. Raise foot of bed about eighteen inches secure your feet Your body weight will provide stretch traction allows space for disc to heal no quick fix eight weeks first time Five months second bout. If I had not stopped stretching it would not have come back

It saddens me to know that there is no cure. my doctor said I have a degenerative disc in my neck. Because of this I feel my arm pain 24.hours a day that it wakes me up every midnight when the medicine effect wears off🥺. Does it mean I'm gonna be suffering for this pain 24 hours a day for the rest of my life?

In brief to what I understood here, is there is no hope at all for getting better even though the discs are alive hence any changes are possible compared to the dead tire whereby it has no expectation to improve 🤔

Doc, I love your videos. tons of information presented so eloquently. What are your thoughts on wearing cervical collar? All the time, some of the time and at night while sleeping? Thanks

Do chiropractic adjustments on a consistent basis do anything for this condition???

Discs can regeow and recover... I am using meditation regenerate my discs and heal them.. will update you after 7 motnhs.

Electromagnetic based therapies are the key solution, especially at low frequency: they regenerate cartilage, nerves, and other tissues, by re-establishing the ionic intra-extra cellular exchange in damaged cells, thereby inducing an antinfiammatory effect. Cells start to work again.and to reproduce themselves…

Could have just said in the beginning : "No"

Bull Crap! You can have stem cell therapy to help your disc rebuild and heal.. CPI..

Hello Doctor. I have a question. There are many spine xrays of young and old people on the internet with one degenerative disc, while the other discs look pretty healthy. Why one disc gets that wear and tear and the others remain healthy? So, maybe there is still a possibility to have the discs healthy for life?

I have a bracket in my next, I was doing perfect until I had to change my flat tire. I'm 60, please help me. Bev

I think the “magic pill” is strengthening the muscles. What do you say?

Collagen helps me with back and joint pain..

Ok so how do you treat it? Most doctors don't know what causes it so tell us and quit the bullshit talk

Can you recommend exercises for someone with DDD who is pain medication and doesn't want to be operated on. Thanks

Can't move my left arm certain ways without sever pain

What about stem cells injection? Don’t they regenerate the disc and get it back to where it was ?

Dr, Mandela, Do you have a video for vitamins supplements, etc you recomend for someone with all these type of problems? Thank you very much, and god bless.

Along with changing bad habits will bone broth and collagen sources help ? I don’t eat meat only fish so I want to add something. Thank you 🙏

The answer: NO! Just eat right and exercise right…

So, maximum hydration is achieved through range of free motion as a daily practice, which is the only way to plump a thin disc. Not what you said, what I infer from what you said. (It is mostly water)

Maybe it can grow, but it's just you don't know how to do it.

I have degenerate spine disease, but oddly I have more of a problem with a heavy numb right leg and right foot than I do anything. I literally can almost not feel my toes in my right foot. I do have some pain on my right side though. And God forbid I step down wrong on my foot or leg, there is a tremendous pain in in waist all around my back and around my belly. The doctors have given me meds that don't help. I do have a prescription for Prednisone that I haven't used yet. Any suggestions?

Just diagnosed with this...so ready to fix as much as possible

thxx R S. Right on time. awesome news to read World Health is onboard, now that everyones spine is falling apart in this generation including young people. Sign me up!

I am 75 and the mri for my L5S1 reads the same as it did 6 years ago. it said severe disc degeneration in 2017 and it is the same today. so not any worse. I exercise, eat healthy and use a sauna. I started doing these things 6 years ago. It seems the degeneration has stopped.

There are trails on a new stem cell therapy which has produced some good results

Mine is degenerative bone disease with arthritis in my neck besides having fibro, osteopenic bones, osteoarthritis, atropy in my back, calcification in my knees, carpul tunnel both hands, surgery helped a little, nerve damage, I'm trying to take one desease at a time to fix, been overwhelmed for years with all this and am so tired of pain medicine. Any suggestions would help other then jumping over the bridge. I'm 62 and trying to stop smoking Thank you

guys your discs are made of water and nutriments, just drink a lot, eat healthy, and improve posture and body and movement use (alexander technique, yoga, meditation, physio therapy, swimming) you ll get better. but the part of the disc that got out won t come back in because it s not liquid anymore

Why to decompress the nerves the head needs to be brought forward but good posture is head back

Hello Dr.Alan. can please make a video on stem cell therapy. I want to know whether it can cure the pain or not. Is it a permanent solution

Yes. Great explanation. Sad to not run. Tons of space creation via special yoga. I noticed that stationary biking helps. Yet. I miss my running.

Thank you Dr Alen. Could you please tell me, if you think shots (in this case) are a option to get out of pain. Thanks

I had 3 PLIF lumbar fusions in 2022 L4-S1. After the 1st surgery I got tingling nerve pain in the toes of the right foot. It got worse after each surgery. 2 years later, It is getting worse and feels like it's the entire foot. HELP.... What can I do.