A recent study has unveiled the pivotal role of Ferroptosis Suppressor Protein 1 (FSP1) in intervertebral disc degeneration ...

Having smoked at least four pack-years was also associated with lumbar DD among males, even though the finding did not reach statistical significance at 5% level. Such associations were not ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson, DC You may be able to prevent degenerative disc disease (DDD), or limit its effects, by making lifestyle changes to lower your weight, get more exercise, ...

Lumbar disc herniation ... or twisting movements can cause the disc to rupture. Genetics: Some people may have a genetic predisposition to disc degeneration. Poor posture and body mechanics ...

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.