While there are many different types of back pain, most cases are caused by soft-tissue damage from spinal misalignment or overstressed muscles. Everyday activities compress the spongy discs between ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. A spine specialist has advised surgery to fuse vertebrae in two places. I have already had surgery to remove a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis. A spine specialist has advised surgery to fuse vertebrae in two places. I have already had surgery to remove a ...