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
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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...

[@slinger-nu2uo]

I’m 24 and have daily severe pain (mostly at night) due to L5-S1 degeneration. I’ve had low back pain for almost as long as I can remember (at least over 12 years). I’ve had MRIs, bone scans, X-rays, blood tests and nothing is clear as to what’s going on. I have depression because of it and I blame my parents and all the doctors/physios who have failed me by dismissing me. I have deep resentments to authority. Academically, I’ve managed to succeed, with a 1st in Chemistry from Oxford. I now run a small consulting business, where I am profiting personally around £80,000 a year…. I want to quit it all as the back pain is just too much and too persistent. I blame everyone for neglecting me.

[@beat3035]

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

[@bryantc7412]

Thanks you are awesome!!!!

[@jessicaqi7302]

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!!

[@flybynightgirl]

A doctor that didnt even spend time with my entire spine. Lumbar in particular.

[@annallen8274]

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.😊

[@chuckiesrus1399]

How is it that I can get more information about my back and back pain from a few minute YT video than I can from my actual Dr? I swear to God my Dr seems like he could care less, and it just seems like I’m a nuisance to him when I come in. So frustrating

[@snip_king428]

I feel good sitting, but hurts standing...

[@codymiller510]

("...if the discs are losing their height...they're likely bowing out so that they're impinging nerves?...")

[@MannyF1986]

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

[@memaw653]

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

[@myfeee]

love the way you explain things. Thank you so much

[@doreenglenn5251]

Thanks for sharing this video!

[@donst.pierre9468]

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

[@asaadluaibi2111]

Thank you very much Dr. that was really helpful video.

[@pilates-ozouxfitness471]

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

[@paulvarathan6349]

Thank you. Very well explained. From Durban South Africa

[@elainepersell-thompson7095]

Clear video thank you 😊

[@Tarang.J]

Great explanation