Getting older can be a real pain in the neck… and the back, too. For many people, that pain can be caused when their bones and discs begin to deteriorate. We call this degenerative disc disease. It's also sometimes referred to as spondylosis. Not everyone with degenerative disc disease will have severe pain, but you sh … Read More
Degenerative Cervical Disc Disease
One of the unfortunate things about getting older is that our bones and discs begin to deteriorate and oftentimes leads to pain. Though it is possible to have degenerative disc disease and not experience pain, many people that experience lumbar and/or cervical pain do indeed suffer from degenerative disc disease. Statistics … Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease Definition
Degenerative Disc Disease and Back Pain Degenerative disc disease refers to a syndrome in which twisted disc causes chronic low back pain. The injury weakens the disc and creates excessive motion in the joints of the vertebrae. This causes the tissues, fluids and nerves around the disc to become painful and irritated. So … Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease
What is it? Degenerative disc disease is not actually a disease at all. It's a term that describes the natural changes the spinal discs undergo as a person ages. Degenerative disc disease usually occurs in the lower back and the neck, though it can take place anywhere along the spine. As a disc degenerates, it may put press … Read More
Lumbar Disc Disease
Lumbar disc disease is actually fairly common. In fact, spinal disc degeneration is the norm and to be expected as a result of the ageing process. Lumbar disc disease specifically refers to discs in the lower back. As you age, the discs in your spinal column become worn out and more susceptible to damage. This results in a … Read More
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Nerve Damage
Although degenerative disc is a relatively common occurrence that comes with age and trauma to the discs, causing degeneration and loss of integrity, there is another concern that you need to worry about, which is lumbar degenerative disc disease nerve damage. Lumbar degenerative disc disease is easily capable of becoming t … Read More
Understanding Juvenile Degenerative Disc Disease
Often when it comes to chronic back pain or long term back problems such as degenerative disc disease we often think that only the elderly or the middle age suffer from these ailments. While it is true that degenerative disc disease does occur due to a lifetime of wear and tear on the back, this does not mean that those youn … Read More
An MRI Can Diagnose Degenerative Disc Disease?
Although the name indicates otherwise, degenerative disc disease is not a literal disease, but rather a condition that occurs due to chronic back pain and aging. Degenerative disc disease is common in healthy individuals and symptoms can occur as early as the late 30’s. Once you have a better understanding of degenerative d … Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Degenerative disc disease is a term used to describe the changes that occur in your spinal discs as you age. This disease usually occurs in the lumbar region (lower back) and cervical region (the neck) but can also be found anywhere along the spine. Disc degeneration can put pressure on the spinal cords and nerves which can … Read More
Degenerative Disc Disease and Breast Reduction
Degenerative Disc Disease is a disorder of the fluid-filled sacks (the discs) that separate and cushion the bones (the vertebrae) of the back. It is caused by age-related wear and tear, though not everyone suffers from this disorder. What happens with this condition is that over time, the discs of the back lose fluid, which … Read More