Degenerated Disc

Cervical Discs

cmaynard — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:29:49 -0700

There are six cervical discs and 23 total discs in the entire spinal column. Each cervical disc rests between the cervical vertebrae, acts as a shock absorber in the cervical spine and allows the neck to handle much stress.

Composed of collagen and ligaments, the cervical discs also hold the cervical vertebrae together and allow for flexibility and different movements of the neck.

Lower Back Pain Symptoms and Treatment Options

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:30:17 -0800

What's a Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerve, Bulging Disc...?

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:26:50 -0800

Discography for Patients without Back Pain Can Quicken Disc Degeneration

cmaynard — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:54:24 -0800

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Herniated Disc Treatments vs. Degenerative Disc Disease Treatments

cmaynard — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:40:01 -0700

It’s critical that the doctor accurately diagnoses the underlying cause of back pain, neck pain, leg pain or other symptoms, since the diagnosis dictates the treatment options.

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Low Back Pain and Sciatica

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:09:59 -0800

Surgery for a Degenerated Disc

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:12 -0800

Degen. Disc Disease Info:

Potential Risks of Surgery for a Degenerated Disc

spine-health — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:03:12 -0800

Patients who have not found pain relief through conservative care and have suffered diminution in their quality of life and ability to function because of a symptomatic degenerated disc should educate themselves and discuss the benefits and risks of each type of surgery with their physician. When possible, obtaining a second opinion from a similarly-credentialed surgeon may be useful to get as comprehensive a perspective as possible on what surgery entails, and to confirm that non-surgical approaches have been exhausted, leaving surgery as the next appropriate step.

The "Degenerative Cascade" of a Degenerating Disc

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:23:07 -0800

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Degenerative Disc Disease: the Natural Degenerative Process

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:23:07 -0800

When we are born, the disc is comprised of about 80% water, which gives it its spongy quality and allows it to function as a shock absorber. As we age, the water content decreases and the disc becomes less capable of acting as a shock absorber (see Figure 1).

Understanding Disc Pain

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:22 -0800

Pain generated by the spinal disc is quite often misunderstood–partly because health professionals often do not agree on what spinal disc pathology is, and partly because the disc problems are not always well explained to (or understood by) patients.

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

spine-health — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:16:20 -0800

Degenerative disc disease refers to a syndrome in which a compromised disc causes low back pain. Lumbar degenerative disc disease usually starts with a torsional (twisting) injury to the lower back, such as when a person rotates to put something on a shelf or swing a golf club. However, the pain is also frequently caused by simple wear and tear on the spine.