5Degenerative Disc Disease
Cervical degenerative disc disease, often known as wear and tear or degenerative changes, occurs in the spinal bones along your neck. Similar to osteoarthritis, the risk increases with age. This means that older people tend to be more susceptible to this condition. Whenever you feel discomfort or pain around the neck, make sure to consult your doctor. Some imaging tests like EMG, myelogram, MRI, or X-ray can detect these changes early and help slow down their development. Depending on the severity of the signs, there are some treatment options like heat and ice therapy, NSAIDs, steroid injections, and physical therapy. [5]
