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What can cause lumbar degenerative disc disease? had no trauma, exercise 4-5 x/week (aerobics), don't smoke, healthy weight, eat well, no family hx
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DDD: After the age of 35, the water and protein content of the cartilage of the body changes. this may cause the gradual deterioration of the disc between the vertebrae is referred to as degenerative disc disease. Usually a combination of treatments is used to help manage the disorder. Most patients treated with non-surgical treatments, but in some cases surgery is necessary.
Answered 6/13/2019
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Wear and tear: Glad you regularly exercise as strength and stretching will minimize ongoing arthritic changes. A physical therapist could assist if gets worse.
Answered 5/19/2016
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