DDD (Degenerative Disk Disease) occurs when the disks in your spine begin to wear down. These disks normally cushion and protect your spinal cord, but when they deteriorate, they can cause significant back pain. When disks bulge or dry out, they may press on nerves and ligaments.
Common symptoms include
• Low back pain
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DDD (Degenerative Disk Disease) occurs when the disks in your spine begin to wear down. These disks normally cushion and protect your spinal cord, but when they deteriorate, they can cause significant back pain. When disks bulge or dry out, they may press on nerves and ligaments.
Common symptoms include:
• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Pain in thighs or buttocks
• Numbness or weakness
• Vibrating or buzzing sensations
• Tingling feelings DDD is often diagnosed through imaging tests like X-rays or MRI scans, which can show:
• Shrunken disks
• Bone spurs
• Herniated (slipped or bulging) disks
When DDD affects the lower back, it's called lumbar disk disease. When it affects the neck area, it's called cervical spondylosis. Some studies suggest that people with MS might develop DDD in the neck earlier and more severely than others.
October 5, 2025
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