What causes disc degeneration and dessication?

Answer by  user1583 (28)

Disc degeneration and dessication is caused by an unusual dryness in the discs this is common in older people most people will experience this sometime in their lives with varing degrees of severity. A MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging is the best way to check to see all sever the damage is and the best treatment options.

Answer by  cupcake21 (78)

Disc degeneration and dessication is caused by improper disc alignment,improper heavy lifting and arthritis in the spine. Between the discs are sacs of fluid that work as a shock absorber to the disc spaces,and can lose fluid when compressed,bulged or herniated. When that happens the discs lose required space and then the discs can become narrowed which produces stress to your spine.

Answer by  lalagirl (83)

Disc degeneration and dessication can often be caused by injury, but in most cases, it is part of the normal process of aging.

Answer by  Zoe (2369)

Disk degeneration can have a number of causes but one possible cause is scoliosis. If the spine is crooked, the tissue between disks can erode, eventually leaving the disks without protection. When this happens, the disks may grind against each other, causing disk degeneration. This is preventable with chiropractic care and good posture.