degenerative disc disease

The spine can be thought of as a mechanical device that needs proper care and maintenance. The better you care for your spine, the longer it will operate without problems. However, it will wear out…

Many people work in professions that require them to lift heavy objects on a regular basis.  Baggage handlers and construction workers, for instance, are increasingly working with the help of a back…

Degenerative disc disease is misnomer, because it's not really a disease. It is a term that refers to the normal changes in the spine as we age. In particular, it refers to the deterioration of our…

Whether they first see the phrase in print or hear it for the first time in a doctor's office, "degenerative disc disease" is a term that many chronic back pain sufferers will encounter. It's part of…