Degenerative disc disease refers to the natural aging of your spinal discs. Your spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) that interlock, which are cushioned by soft discs that absorb shock to your spine ...

Degenerative disk disease is a progressive condition in which spinal disks deteriorate. Surgery is an option, but less invasive treatments and therapies may also help. Degenerative disk disease is a ...

Cervical degenerative disc disease results from spinal spondylosis and causes deterioration of the intervertebral discs of the cervical spine. Desiccation of the discs leads to collapse of the index ...

Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the intervertebral discs of the spine become weak and start to deteriorate. There can be a multitude of causes for this condition. Fortunately, there ...

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) has released a position statement opposing "degenerative disc disease" as a diagnostic term for the cause of neck and back pain.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Centinel Spine Inc. has been granted the first cervical multilevel indication for a Stand-Alone interbody device ...

Can I Treat the Pain on My Own? There are several things you can do to relieve pain from a herniated disk or degenerative disk disease. At first, take it easy, and avoid any activities (such as sports ...

Adding to the already length list of reasons not to smoke, researchers have connected smoking to worsening degenerative disc disease in the cervical spine, according to new research. Adding to the ...

In degenerative disc disease (DDD), the discs that separate your spine's bones, or vertebrae, start to breakdown, or degenerate. The discs provide cushion between the vertebrae, absorb shock, and ...

Usually the first step is conservative treatment. Patients who have radicular symptoms but who do not have weakness or myelopathy can be treated conservatively. Conservative treatment can include ...

Degenerative disc disease is when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down, leading to pain. There may be weakness, numbness, and pain that ...