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Degenerative Disc Disease Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does all degenerative disc disease require treatment?

It really doesn’t matter who you are, over the span of your life, your spinal discs are going to start to break down due to wear and tear. You may never show signs or symptoms of degenerative disc disease and you may never require treatment.   It is more important that when you feel pain in your back for any extended period you have it looked at by your doctor as early diagnosis may help to slow further development.

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