Degenerative Spine Problem

Degenerative spine problems refer to conditions that result from the wear and tear or aging-related changes in the spine. The spine is made up of vertebrae, discs, and joints that can undergo degenerative changes over time, leading to various symptoms and conditions.

Here are some common degenerative spine problems:

• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD): DDD involves the breakdown or degeneration of the intervertebral discs, which are the cushions between the vertebrae.
• Herniated Disc (Disc Herniation): A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner material of a disc leaks out through a tear in the outer layer and puts pressure on nearby nerves.
• Facet Joint Osteoarthritis: Osteoarthritis affecting the facet joints, which are the small joints at the back of the spine that help with movement.
• Spondylolisthesis: Spondylolisthesis occurs when one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it.
• Osteoporosis-Related Spinal Fractures: Osteoporosis can lead to weakened vertebrae and an increased risk of compression fractures in the spine.
• Degenerative Scoliosis: Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. When it occurs later in life due to degenerative changes, it is termed degenerative scoliosis.