Back & Spine
Degenerative Disc Disease
Symptoms, causes, and how Clearway specialists diagnose and treat degenerative disc disease.
Overview
What is Degenerative Disc Disease?
Degenerative disc disease describes age-related changes in the spinal discs. Despite the name, it is not always progressive - and many people find substantial relief without surgery.
Common symptoms
Chronic low back or neck pain
Pain that worsens with sitting or bending
Flare-ups followed by better periods
Occasional radiating pain into an arm or leg
What causes it
Natural drying and wear of the spinal discs
Previous disc injury
Genetics, smoking, and occupational strain
How Clearway can help
Your care begins with a careful evaluation - history, examination, and imaging review - to confirm the source of your pain. From there, your specialist builds a plan that may include targeted interventional procedures, physical therapy, and coordinated medication management.
Epidural Steroid Injectionsthe most common interventional spine treatment
Radiofrequency Ablationlonger-lasting relief for facet pain
Spinal Cord Stimulatorsfor pain that persists after other care
Kyphoplastyminimally invasive fracture repair
This page is educational and is not a substitute for medical advice. If your pain is severe, sudden, or accompanied by loss of bladder or bowel control, seek urgent medical care.