Degenerative disc disease is a condition that affects the discs between the vertebrae in your spine. These discs act as shock absorbers and their degeneration can lead to pain and other problems. When it concerns more than one vertebral floor, we then speak of staged degenerative disc disease. We zoom in on this condition in…
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The spine is heavily strained by the many movements we make on a daily basis. Whether it is the repetitive movements of the trunk, the postures when walking, the gestures made during the carrying of loads, these efforts can lead to certain pathologies in the long term. Among them are degenerative diseases...
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If you have pain in the lower part of your neck, it is most likely due to a degenerative disease developing between the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae, called C5-C6 degenerative disc disease. What is C5-C6 degenerative disc disease? How does it manifest? and what measures can be taken...
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Article reviewed and approved by Dr. Ibtissama Boukas, doctor specializing in family medicine Your doctor has finally referred you for an MRI to clarify your lower back pain. In the medical imaging report, mention is made of L5-S1 degenerative disc disease. It can also be at the cervical level, L4-L5, or even associated with …
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If you're one of the many people who suffer from protrusive disc disease, you know how debilitating it can be. This condition is caused by a collapsed and enlarged disc, which protrudes into the spinal canal. This can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the arms or legs. In …
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