Degenerative changes of the spine

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Degenerative changes of the spine

Illustration showing bone spurs and narrowed spinal disks

As your spine ages, it's more likely to experience bone spurs and thinned or herniated disks. These problems can reduce the amount of space available for your spinal cord and its nerve roots.
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