In degenerative disc disease (DDD), the discs that separate your spine's bones, or vertebrae, start to breakdown, or degenerate. The discs provide cushion between the vertebrae, absorb shock, and ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, but it has gotten worse in the last few years. My doctor told me that I have degenerative disk disease. What ...

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) represent conditions that impair the function of the spinal motion segments, profoundly affecting quality of life worldwide.

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, stop smoking, and more. DDD is mostly an ...