As the world's population ages, intervertebral disk degeneration (IDD) has become a major medical issue, causing chronic lower back pain and mobility issues that diminish the quality of life for ...

When a disc degenerates, tears can develop from the excess pressure put on the disc. This may lead to excess shifting and muscle spasms.When these tears heal, they are replaced with scar tissue that ...

Exercise is a key component of treating degenerative disk disease. Although no specific exercises are unsuitable for everyone, people should avoid any exercise that causes pain or discomfort. Share on ...

For decades, the intervertebral disc (IVD) has been framed in clinical and research narratives as a structure that inevitably degrades, a biomechanical victim of ageing and axial stress.1 This ...