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Mayo Clinic
Degenerative Disk Disease described in Mayo Clinic article
June 18th, 2007
Back pain can interfere with normal activities. One of the most common causes is degenerative disk disease. Fortunately, there is help. For most people, the pain improves within one to four weeks and can be managed with conservative treatments. The June issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource describes causes and treatment for this condition. Small disks act as shock absorbers between the vertebrae in the spine. With age, the disks are more prone to trauma and tearing that results from twisting and turning, a fall or a blow to the back. When a tear occurs in the outer portion of the disk, adjacent nerve endings are irritated and sensitive to pain....
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-06-18)
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