Posts Tagged ‘Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)’
Things to Avoid With Degenerative Disc Disease
If you’ve been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease (DDD), it’s important to know you’re not alone. Over 40 percent of people over 40 have one or more degenerated spinal discs. This risk increases with age—by age 60, about 60 percent of your peers likely have a degenerated disc. However, DDD isn’t exclusive to older adults;…
Read MoreWhat Is Disc Desiccation and How Is It Treated?
Disc desiccation, often referred to as disc dehydration, is a common form of disc degeneration and a typical consequence of aging. Despite its concerning name, disc desiccation is a gradual process that becomes clinically significant when a patient starts experiencing symptoms such as pain, reduced mobility, and neurological problems due to degenerated spinal discs. Understanding…
Read MoreDisc Degeneration: Common, Yet Misunderstood
While degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a tremendously frightening term, it is an overwhelmingly common spine condition. Its prevalence correlates roughly with age, insofar that 40 percent of people qualify for DDD at the age of 40, and about 80 percent qualify at 80. Nearly all of us eventually struggle with DDD if we live…
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