Cervical Disc Disease

Cervical Disc Disease: Degeneration of the Cervical Spinal Discs

Cervical Disc Disease refers to the gradual degeneration of the cervical spine (neck). It is a condition which commonly causes neck pain and neck stiffness. Oftentimes, conservative care can deal with cervical disc disease symptoms, but a surgery such as spinal fusion may sometimes be necessary.

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