Lower back pain is a condition that can vary in intensity and duration, with causes ranging from acute muscle injuries to ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006;54(12):3859-3867. Degenerative disc disease is one of today's most common and costly medical conditions. Marked by the gradual erosion of cartilage between the ...

Chronic back pain can drastically affect a person’s quality of life, often leading to missed work and an inability to perform ...

Ms Ng was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease after a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The condition occurs when the soft discs between the bones in the spine wear out over time.

Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.