For people with painful flare-ups from degenerative disc disease, the main treatment goals will usually include pain control, exercise and rehabilitation, and lifestyle modifications.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Degenerative Disc Disease.
If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: What Is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Diagnosing lumbar degenerative disc disease involves medical history, exams, imaging, and occasional injections.
Exercise and physical therapy play crucial roles in treating disc disease and managing pain.
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How a Disc Becomes Painful
A disc becomes painful when its inner material leaks, triggering inflammation and compression of nearby nerves.
Cervical degenerative disc disease induces pain and symptoms by wear and tear of discs and compressing nerves in the cervical spine.
Reduce pain from a degenerated disc through medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes for improved comfort.
Living with degenerative disc disease requires pain management, exercise, and lifestyle adjustments to enhance comfort and function.
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a condition where the spinal discs in the lower back deteriorate, leading to pain and discomfort.
Symptoms of lumbar degenerative disc disease include lower back pain, leg pain, and numbness or weakness in the legs.
