Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment in Sanford, FL
A dull ache in your lower back that radiates to the buttocks or legs. Neck pain limiting your range of motion. Numbness or tingling that comes and goes. Degenerative disc disease is a leading cause of chronic spine pain in adults — and manageable with the right approach. If you need degenerative disc disease treatment in Sanford, FL, Horizon Medical Clinic offers evaluation, pain management, and specialist coordination for adults across Sanford, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Longwood, Deltona, DeBary, and Geneva.
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative disc disease occurs when intervertebral discs lose water content and structural integrity, flattening or bulging and irritating surrounding nerves. According to Cleveland Clinic, some degree of disc degeneration is present in most adults over 40, though only a portion develop significant symptoms.
Our DDD Management Approach
- Clinical evaluation and neurological screening
- X-ray and MRI referral when clinically indicated
- Anti-inflammatory medication and targeted pain management
- Muscle relaxants for significant spasm
- Physical therapy referral — core strengthening is the most effective non-surgical treatment
- Orthopedic or neurosurgery referral for significant nerve compression
- Epidural steroid injection referral for radiculopathy
Mayo Clinic, NIH guidelines, Harvard Health, and the CDC inform our standards. Related: joint pain, muscle strains, sprains and fractures, medication refills. Call 321-363-3384 or see our insurance list.
Areas We Serve
Horizon Medical Clinic at 319 N Mangoustine Ave serves Sanford, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Longwood, Deltona, DeBary, Geneva, and surrounding communities.
Patient Experiences That Inspire Confidence
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Melissa BurkeenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Wonderful doctor who really listens and cares! He’s very thorough, and I would highly recommend him!Posted on Google![]()
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He was absolutely amazing.He was very polite!!!! He also actually listened to what I had to say and started me in the right direction!! We need more doctors like him who care about his patients!!Posted on Google![]()
Nichole RutherfordTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I was called to the back exam room exactly on time. The doctor was friendly and genuinely listened to my concerns and answered all of my questions. He was able to give me a diagnosis and the proper treatment.Posted on Google![]()
Tiffanie BurgesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The office staff and the doctor were professional and comforting that my health issues are going to be taken care of.Posted on Google![]()
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Fantastic place. I was able to schedule on Zoc Doc and get a same day appointment.
Back and neck pain with a real diagnosis and a real plan. Walk in or book an appointment online. Questions? Contact our team.