Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease: Part 1: Symptoms and Imaging

This episode of The Spine Guy will look at Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease. Specifically the symptoms that may present, along X-Ray and MRI imaging.

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Dr. Brian W. Su, MD
Spine Surgeon
Chief Development and Strategy Officer | California Orthopedics and Spine
Medical Director of Spine Surgery | Marin General Hospital
Director | Marin Healthcare District Board
Chairman | Marin Specialty Surgery Center

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[jessicaqi]

I'm a doctor undergoing physician training and i cant tell you how great these videos are. The simplicity of the videos makes complicated pathologies so easy to understand. I feel like spinal disease is something that is generally taught poorly. Would love to see a series directed towards doctors you're an amazing teacher!!

[stitch]

my back surgery was the biggest mistake I ever made.. loss 75 percent of my left leg.. pain is worse.. etc etc..it does work for some people..God bless..I found out who my true friends family are...Amen...

[MannyF]

These vids are so good. Your 3 part series of spine pathologies are clutch.

[tallykaczynski]

Bad back pain is limiting to my life in every way. Medial branch block this coming week and all my hope is pinned on that. 🙏

[richardkoenig]

I've been diagnosed with lumbar degenerative disc disease and am looking into my options. Your videos are the best source of information I've found to date. Many thanks.

[slohmann]

Perhaps a video explaining the options of thoracic back pain & available treatments would be so helpful. Thank you

[pilates-ozouxfitness]

You explains things so clearly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[mariantyson]

Thank you. Now I don’t feel so guilty about needing to lie down because of pain.

[beat]

I'm 32 and I was diagnosed last year with DDD. A year after physical therapy and I still experience back pains

[myfeee]

love the way you explain things. Thank you so much

[kevinstamper]

I started with being rear ended on a motorcycle. 2 years later a pain pump then steroid injection over 17 years. After facet pain then constant muscle pain I find out in an X-ray scoliosis. Flare ups feeling hot I started taking Turmeric and Quercitin and after a month taking it everyday it is wonderful. NSAIDS anti inflammatory drugs this is AWESOME I only wish someone told me sooner!!

[annallen]

This information is very helpful. Had a spinal fusion done of my L4/L5- S1 with titanium hardware and is suffering from spasms, discomfort and pain in the lower back radiating down my hips and thighs. Haven’t been able to work since late 2016 until now and been diagnosed with everything you’re explaining. Having a very hard time coping with not being able to exercise and limited mobility. I fully understand what is happening and why. Thank you very much for this information.😊

[donst.pierre]

Outstanding clip. I have a Schmorl’s Node at L4-L5. I’ve had success with PT but hopeful that over the next 7 to 10yrs my L5 will bone will regenerate and push that node back up

[judithadair]

Experiencing low back pain with sciatica affecting both legs. I would like to see exercises to strengthen muscles to support my spine and help the pain. Thank you.

[memaw]

Excellent video! Thank you for explaining on a patient level.

[rossa]

tqsm Dr...very detail explanation. I had DDD at lumbar and cervical, the pain come on off.

[andreitudorache]

Ok, but what do I do if I have a bulging disc at the age of 21 which shows a disc desiccation. How should I picture the future at 50-60 but in severe pain. Would I be able to play football or have an office job or that is perpetuating the problem...I dont even know how to behave and pick a future job because of this.

[Perfectionseeker]

I'm currently 56 and did physical labor for more than 30 years in construction, regularly overworking my back while doing so. I'd already been diagnosed with chronic degenerative disease 15 years ago, and feel the same sensations (cold and continuous pain in lower back, buttock, side of thigh, side of calf, and top of foot) as I did then. I'd recently reinjured my back at a different job, and have started a prescription of nerve desensitizers and steroids. Is it possible to convince the new staff at the clinics that (for me) the injection is the most direct and most effective rout for relief, rather than starting over with mobility limitation testing and physical therapy? Both of those put more stress on the already injured and painful areas, and last time it took months before they sent me for an MRI, which did result in me getting a cortisone shot.

[mirandas]

Thank you for explaining this I think this is what I have accompanied with Tronchantric bilateral bursitis. Thank you for explaining these in terms WE non doctors can understand. You are very informal and I will be talking to my doctors about my x rays next week to hopefully claim that this is what’s wrong with my lower back dimple and buttocks area in my lower spine and sacral.
Thank you!

[zeusjd]

sir im in army form India, i have l5 and s1 disc protrusion (ddd) with mildly instability. my doctor only had open discectomy, after 2 month of operation have now new symptoms like electrik shock pain same position and pelvis pain, some time it spreed lower addomen, Sir kindly reply what is my condition.