If you suffer from low back pain, you need to know that they are not alone. A large proportion of my patients come to me for this very reason complain of back pain or neck pain. If I appear to speak about degenerative disc disease word immediately confused because they think their pain worse. It is understandable that patients will, the words “degenerative” and “disease” deceptive. Let me explain.The term refers to a degenerative disc degeneration or spondylolisthesis in his spine to deteriorate, but do not apply to a worsening of symptoms. The pain associated with degenerative disc disease (DDD) which is usually not progress and may even improve with time. Another misnomer about DDD is known as a disease, but in reality is a painful condition resulting from damage of the disk. Although DDD occur more frequently in older people due to the use and abuse in recent years, the younger group also develops this condition.What are the causes funny? In explaining the causes of the DDD, it helps a little bit more understanding of the anatomy of the spine. Between each of their albums are like pillow cushions called discs. They are important because they help to bring your weight back and allow him to move. Since the age of disc to be thinner, lose their elasticity and are no longer in a position to absorb shocks. The changing characteristics of the discs flat and rigid and stiff, restricting their freedom of movement and causing pain.