Stiffness in the spine and degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs, with osteoarthritis. This condition is common in older people.
Condition in which vertebral joints become fixed or stiff, causing pain and restricted mobility.
A term referring to various degenerative diseases of the spine.
Degeneration of the intervertebral disks in the cervical, thoracic, or lumbar regions of the backbone. Symptoms include pain and restriction of movement. Spondylosis produces a characteristic appearance on X-ray, including narrowing of the space occupied by the disk and the presence of osteophytes; these features of the disease (radiological spondylosis) may not be accompanied by any signs and symptoms. Pain is relieved by wearing a collar (when the neck region is affected) or a surgical belt (for the lower spine), which prevents movement. Very severe cases sometimes require surgical fusion.
A painful condition that impacts the spinal column, involving degenerative changes akin to those found in osteoarthritis. These changes not only affect the joints between vertebrae but also impact the spinal discs and the surrounding tissues. Consequently, pain can arise either due to pressure on nerve roots or due to alterations within the joints themselves.