Degenerative disc disease is when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down, leading to pain. There may be weakness, numbness, and pain that ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism. 2006;54(12):3859-3867. Degenerative disc disease is one of today's most common and costly medical conditions. Marked by the gradual erosion of cartilage between the ...

As populations worldwide continue to age, chronic back pain caused by intervertebral disc degeneration is emerging as a widespread and costly health burden. Now, researchers have uncovered a key ...

A new study from Yale University School of Medicine found that inhibition of cytosolic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2), which drives inflammation and chondrocyte aging, preserves cartilage and reduces pain.