It is thought that lumbar disc disease causes about one-third of all back pain.
The problem can also be caused by degenerative disc disease (spondylosis).
Williams and colleagues note that this relationship may be due to lumbar disc disease, as the two commonly occur.
Often, degenerative disc disease can be successfully treated without surgery.
There are many surgical options for the treatment of degenerative disc disease.
Cervical disc disease goes beyond just a pain in the neck, though.
Cervical disc disease may be the most common cause of neck pain.
Here are a few simple stretches for cervical disc disease that you can do at home:
Just like eye color and baldness, the likelihood of developing low back pain from disc disease may be inherited, a new study shows.
Degenerative disc disease is diagnosed with a medical history and physical exam.