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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, but it can lead to intense pain.
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Stretching for Back Pain Relief

Stretching the soft tissues in the back, neck, and hips can help relieve back pain. This article contains helpful descriptions of common stretches.

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Cervical Stenosis with Myelopathy

Cervical stenosis with myelopathy is a degenerative condition that pinches the spinal cord. Symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis vary and most often occur in elderly patients.

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Sciatica Treatment Video

Sciatica treatments will vary depending on whether the pain is in its early stages or if it is chronic.

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Cervical Herniated Disc Video

See what a cervical herniated disc looks like and understand its symptoms, causes, and treatments in this animated cervical herniated disc video.

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Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Video

Lumbar degenerative disc disease refers to the symptoms of lower back pain and/or radiating pain, numbness or weakness in the legs stemming from a degenerated spinal disc

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Sciatica Causes and Symptoms Video

Sciatica is leg pain caused by a problem in the low back. Watch an animated video that details the causes and symptoms of sciatica.

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Pain in the shoulder blade region is fairly common and can be quite painful and limiting. It can have many causes, ranging from a muscle strain to a more serious condition that requires immediate medical attention.