Objectives: To observe the prevalence of lumbar intervertebral disc degeneration in elite athletes as compared with published literature of changes seen in non-athletes—that is, normal population.

The lumbar spine includes the five vertebrae in your lower back numbered L1 to L5. These bones help provide mobility and stability to your back and spinal column and are an attachment point for many ...

Many aspects of the physiology of the intervertebral disc (IVD) show clear diurnal rhythms. However, it is unknown whether IVD tissue contains functional circadian clocks and if so, how their ...

Degenerative ... disc disease is extremely rare. Intrigued by this fact and how it might apply to humans, researchers in Toronto, Canada, decided to conduct a gene expression study on ...

These parts of the spine include: Each region of the spine ... below each vertebra is an intervertebral disc. The disc serves as a shock absorber between each lumbar bone. It also helps support ...

While degenerative disc disease can begin as early as your 30s or 40s, most people experience it as a slow-progressing condition past those ages. It’s possible to have it without even experiencing any ...

The convex shape of the vertebrae makes mid and outer annular fibers particularly vulnerable to such mechanical stress, especially in the posterolateral region. 2. Chemical inflammation theory ...

Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China ...

Methods Whole spine MRI and cervical and lumbar radiographs ... of the SpA lesions and the other imaging modality. Two well-calibrated readers (FdB, MOT) assessed all MRIs and radiographs for ...

What role do emotional distress and anxiety play in the degradation of intervertebral discs?Dr. Patel: Chronic stress is known to exacerbate spine degeneration. When the body experiences stress ...