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Darcy Greenwald
Like wrinkles and gray hair, disc degeneration is considered a normal part of aging. In fact, degenerative disc disease (DDD) is not really a specific disease, but a term used to describe the inevitable and progressive changes our spinal discs encounter as we age. Research shows that one third of people aged 40 to 49 years old have image-based evidence of moderate to severe DDD, and the prevalence increases two to four-fold in those aged 60 and older.
Many people with DDD never experience symptoms. Of those who do, the most common complaints include back pain, especially neck and low back that may radiate into the leg and foot. Symptoms tend to appear due to spinal instability, nerve root compression, and/or muscle tension in the spine, and may be worsened by daily activities, such as sitting, walking, twisting or bending. DDD may eventually lead to weakened muscles and decreased mobility. That said, obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and traumatic accidents and injuries all significantly increase your risk of developing symptomatic DDD.
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