If you have degenerative disc disease, you aren’t alone, and there are ways to help ease your condition through exercise. Start slowly with these exercises and only do what is comfortable for you.

Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PTMedically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT You may be able to prevent degenerative disc disease (DDD), or limit its effects, by making lifestyle changes to ...

People with degenerative disk disease should avoid slouching and a sedentary lifestyle. They should also refrain from exercise or activities that are high impact or involve heavy lifting. The ...

Degenerative disc disease refers to the natural aging of your spinal discs. Your spine is made up of bones (vertebrae) that interlock, which are cushioned by soft discs that absorb shock to your spine ...

Exercise is a key component of treating degenerative disk disease. Although no specific exercises are unsuitable for everyone, people should avoid any exercise that causes pain or discomfort ...

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 ...

It is not uncommon for a patient to come in the office and state that they have been diagnosed with “degenerative disc disease” of either their neck or lower back.