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Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative Disc Disease

Aging causes degenerative changes in the spine. Intervertebral discs begin to wear away and shrink. In some cases, they may collapse completely and cause the facet joints in the vertebrae to rub against one another, resulting in back and neck pain and stiffness.

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Other Neck and Spine Conditions

Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Arthritis
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Bone Spurs
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Bulging Disc
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Coccydynia
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Fibromyalgia
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Herniated Discs
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Kyphosis
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Lower Back Pain
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Radiculopathy
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Scoliosis
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Spinal Nerve Compression
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Spinal Stenosis
Illustration of body that highlights the spine with circles around the neck and lower back. Spondylosis

Neck and Spine Specialists

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Nicole A. Busch MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC

Pain Management Specialist

Austin-Round Rock

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John B. Heinrich, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Kristen Brandon, PT, DPT

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Solomon Chaim, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Erika Deardorf, PA-C

Pain Management Specialist

Austin-Round Rock

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Brannon Frank, MD

Pain Management Specialist

Austin-Round Rock

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Nathan Gin PT, DPT, LMT

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Evan Hendriks, MPAS, PA-C

Orthopedic Specialist

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Chris L. Hsiao, MD

Pain Management Physician

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Sydney Lawrence, PA-C

Orthopedic Specialist

Dallas-Fort Worth

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John Longoria PT, DPT, FAAOMPT 

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Austin-Round Rock

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Jessica MacPhee, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Katya Marlowe, PT, DPT

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Stephen Pitts, PT, DPT, MS

Orthopedic Physical Therapist

Dallas-Fort Worth

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Kelsey Sadler, PA-C

Orthopedic Specialist

Dallas-Fort Worth

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BreAnn Tolleson, PA-C

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Dallas-Fort Worth

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