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Degenerative Disc Disease

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What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?

Peer-Reviewed Article

Contrary to the name, degenerative disc disease doesn't necessarily worsen with age, but it can lead to severe pain.

Inflamed disc between two vertebrae, highlighted in red to indicate pain
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Overview

How a Disc Becomes Painful
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative Disc Disease Progression over Time
The "Degenerative Cascade" of a Degenerating Disc
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Video

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Video
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Video
Video: What Is a Degenerative Disc and the Degenerative Cascade?
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Animation
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Animation
L5-S1 (Lumbosacral) Degenerative Disc Disease Animation
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Symptoms

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Symptoms
How Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Causes Pain and Other Symptoms
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Symptoms and Diagnosis
Common Symptoms of Degenerative Disc Disease
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Causes and Diagnosis

Causes and Risk Factors of Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Causes of Degenerative Disc Disease Pain
Diagnosing Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
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Treatment

Pain Medications for Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Surgery for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
Pain Management Techniques for Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment
Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Options
Exercise and Physical Therapy for Disc Disease Treatment and Pain Management
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment for Low Back Pain
Surgical Treatments for Degenerative Disc Disease
Treating Chronic Pain and Depression from Degenerative Disc Disease
How to Lessen Pain from a Degenerated Disc
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Guidelines
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Wellness

Step Three of DDD Management: Improve Nutrition
Step Two of DDD Management: Reduce Lower Back Stress
Controlling Degenerative Disc Disease Pain: Three Things You Can Do
2 Easy Exercises for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Pain Relief
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