II. Pathophysiology: Chronic disc degeneration (disc space narrows)
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Vertebrae move closer
- Spurs or Osteophytes form at disc edges, Luschka
- Foramen Narrows
- Nerve root is compressed
- Results in mild root inflammation and Swelling
III. Epidemiology
- Chronic disorder in older patients
IV. Symptoms
- Degenerative Disk pain
- Worse with spine flexion such as sitting
- Facet pain
- Worse with spine extension such as standing or walking