It is not uncommon for a patient to come in the office and state that they have been diagnosed with “degenerative disc disease” of either their neck or lower back. Degenerative disc disease is not ...

Degenerative disc disease and the soreness in the back that it causes are a significant socioeconomic burden on the health care system. Studies have shown that back pain racks up costs greater than ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What ...

There are several symptoms that are fairly consistent for people with lower back pain or neck pain from degenerative disc disease. They include: 1) Pain that is usually related to activity and will ...

Q: I have recently been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I am 69 and also have osteoarthritis. My symptoms are groin, knee, hip and thigh pain — all on the left side. What treatment would you ...

BACK pain may become more apparent as you age. Could it be you're suffering from degenerative disc disease? Here are the warning signs. The age-related disease occurs when discs between the vertebrae ...

Low back pain resulting from degenerative disc disease is one of the most prevalent pathologies in the developed world. In the US, low back pain is the most common health problem for those younger ...

Exercise is a key component of treating degenerative disk disease. Although no specific exercises are unsuitable for everyone, people should avoid any exercise that causes pain or discomfort. Share on ...

On Saturday, July 16, it was revealed that veteran Filipino actor Pen Medina is currently hospitalized because of a spinal disorder at the age of 71. He has reportedly been hospitalized for the last ...