What Is Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease? | Intervertebral Disc Height Loss (#shorts )

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In consequence of aging or trauma, the intervertebral disc can be damaged or degenerated.
Loss of disc height can cause bulging of the disc, putting pressure on the nerves exiting the spine.
Lumbar disc disease can cause severe pain in the back and legs and sporadic tingling or weakness through the knees. Disc disease treatment is intended to re-establish the height of the disc and stop movement to alleviate pain.