Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease Overview
Degenerative disc disease can cause pain, weakness, or numbness. Exact symptoms vary depending on the location and type of disc degeneration. However, the primary symptoms of degenerative disc disease include sharp and/or chronic pain in the back and neck.
As the discs undergo change, the body may react and develop bony growths called bone spurs. In severe cases, these bone spurs may take up room needed by the spinal cord and surrounding nerves to move freely in the spinal canal. If the nerves in the spine become compressed (pinched), patients may experience weakness in the arms or legs and numbness in the legs. Compression of the spinal cord itself is referred to as myelopathy. A patient with myelopathy may have difficulty walking, and may even experience loss of bladder and bowel control.

Treatment options for current condition
Conservative Treatment
- Physical Therapy
- Anti-inflammatory
- MedicationsAcupuncture