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• What is Degenerative Disc Disease?

  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.
  By: Peter F. Ullrich, Jr, MD Read More

• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

  Generally more common in young and middle age women, sacroiliac joint dysfunction can feel similar to the symptoms caused by a lumbar disc herniation.
  By: Steven G. Yeomans, DC Read More

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• Common Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease

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