A posterior annular tear is a painful condition characterized by tear or rupture in the annulus fibrosus (outer layer of an intervertebral disc, particularly in the posterior (back) region of the ...

Degenerative spine Wear and tear of the spine occurs with age. Certain types of jobs ... Arthritis is the main cause and this results in narrowing of the disc spaces and the formation of bony spurs, ...

Degenerative disk disease is a progressive condition that usually results from gradual wear and tear. It can also result from an injury. The disks in your back are located in between the vertebrae ...

excess weight can strain the back muscles and spine; smoking can impair blood flow to the spine and inhibit the body's ...