Don't let the term "degenerative" confuse you; degenerative disc disease does not necessarily get worse with age. While the disc degeneration is likely to progress over time, the associated pain usually does not get worse and in fact usually gets better over time.
This article provides an overview of spinal cord anatomy, nerve anatomy, how they interact with each other, and how they react to conditions such as cervical herniated disc, l...
Treatment for a herniated disk in the lumbar spine will largely depend on the length of time the patient has had his or her symptoms and the severity of the pain. Generally, p...
If the annulus—the outer rings of the intervertebral disc - becomes damaged or worn down, it is not as effective in resisting motion in the spine. This condition has been te...
There are several symptoms and risk factors that are fairly common and consistent for patients suffering lower back pain due to degenerative disc disease.