In degenerative disc disease (DDD), the discs that separate your spine's bones, or vertebrae, start to breakdown, or degenerate. The discs provide cushion between the vertebrae, absorb shock, and ...
Karin Wuertz-Kozak described her lab test equipment as a gym for cells. Stretching and compressions tests using bioreactors—her lab equipment—can make a difference in understanding how cells respond ...
ROYERSFORD, PA - February 18, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Beacon of Life Chiropractic has released an educational article ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What ...
Spinal problems refer to diseases or injuries that affect the spine, such as spinal stenosis. They cause symptoms that include lower back pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. There are many types ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What ...
Did you know that chronic lower back pain is the single greatest cause of years lived with disability worldwide? One of the main causes of lower back pain is lumbar degenerative disc disease. This is ...
The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and the spinal cord and controls most functions of the body and the mind. The CNS governs voluntary movements, such as walking, and involuntary ...
Did you know that chronic lower back pain is the single greatest cause of years lived with disability worldwide? One of the main causes of lower back pain is lumbar degenerative disc disease. This is ...