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Cervical degenerative disc disease

https://www.lezdotechmed.com/blog/personal-injury/cervical-degenerative-disc-disease/ Cervical degenerative disc disease takes place in the disc of the cervical spine owing to wear and tear, age, or injuries like motor vehicle accidents . The cervical spine is composed of seven bones from C1 to C7. These bones are divided by a cushion-like substance that allows the body to move and function. According to research, the most common disc diseases occur in the C5-C6 and C6-C7 vertebrae.  There are three phases associated with cervical degenerative disc disease. The first stage is dysfunction, which widely affects people between the ages of 15 and 45. The second one is instability, which affects people from age 35 to 70, and the final one is stabilization, which happens after the age of 60. MRI and CT scans are required to diagnose cervical degenerative disc disease. The common symptoms of cervical degenerative disc disease are neck pain and stiffness in the neck. Treatments are av