Medical Definition Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative Disc Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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What is degenerative disc disease? One of the more unfortunate aspects of getting older is that your joints begin to wear out, oftentimes for no good reason. This wear and tear of the joints is not only common in the knees and the hips but also in the spine. The exact reason why the joints of …

Degenerative Disk Disease: Causes, Symptoms

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Degenerative disk disease is most common in older adults. Some factors increase your risk of developing degenerative disk disease, including: Acute injuries, such as falling. Obesity. …

Degenerative Disc Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and …

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Degenerative Disc Disease | Arthritis Foundation

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Symptoms of degenerative disc disease are most commonly found in the low back or neck. The pain may: • Range from mild to severe and disabling. • Primarily affect the neck and lower back. …