Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006;54(12):3859-3867. Degenerative disc disease is one of today's most common and costly medical conditions. Marked by the gradual erosion of cartilage between the ...

Sitting for extended periods can lead to serious spinal issues, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a ...

In the most severe cases, degenerative disc disease can lead to a collapsing stage, which could mean you are confined to bed or a wheelchair. Moving to your internal organs, Dr Wu says a curved ...

If the pain becomes persistent or severe, she takes painkillers. She needs them about once every three months. Dr Loo says most young adults with degenerative disc disease do not require surgery.

Patients with vertebral fractures, particularly severe fractures, may face greater risks for worsening spinal degeneration.

Compared with changes seen in the normal population (non-athletes) as described in the literature, disc degeneration defined by the above criteria was found to be significantly more severe in these ..

Bone-related disorders encompass pathologies ranging from orthopedic conditions, such as severe fractures, to spinal conditions, such as degenerative disc disease. Despite the growing number of ...