Degeneration of the spine is a normal
process of ageing. Patient with degenerative disease have:
Pain in back and neck
Restricted activity
Stiffness
Patient feels better while walking and even
running than prolonged sitting or standing.
In case of nerve damage pain can occur in
other body parts depending on the nerve.
Degenerative Spine Disease is classified
in to::
Stenosis
Spondilolisthesis
Spondylolysis
Spondylosis
Treatment
Use of corset or brace is the first line
treatment for degenerative disease
Analgesics can be taken to alleviate pain
Anti-inflammatory drugs
If condition worsens then surgery is done.
Aim of the surgery is to decompress. Decompression surgery
involves the insertion of bone graft in to evacuated disc
