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 ...

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 ...

Because of the pain walking brings, the Richmond resident is extremely limited to where she can go and what she can do.

These points are the neck or cervical spine, which helps move the head ... weakness or numbness in limbs and paralysis.” 1. Degenerative Disc Disease – The fluids or water content present ...

I’m just 22 years old, I walked into the hospital expecting the usual answers for persistent back pain. Perhaps it ... such as degenerative disc disease, diabetes, or even arthritis with older ...

Focal degenerative disc disease in the lumbar spine is broadly categorized into three clinical types: (1) asymptomatic disc degeneration, (2) degenerative disc disease resulting in low back pain (LBP) ...

cervical, and lumbar regions, are commonly linked to smoking. Research indicates that smoking can contribute to conditions ...

A more detailed follow up study should be considered to investigate which particular training activities have the most impact on the lumbar spine, and how to modify training methods so as to avoid the ...

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 ...