Many patients suffer with chronic back and leg pain.
This is commonly caused by degeneration of the discs in the low back. It is estimated that disc degeneration affects 20 millions people in the U.S. between the ages of 20 and 65. The result is a decrease in space between the vertebrae. When this occurs, nerves become compressed, causing symptoms such as pain, numbness, and difficulty walking. These disturbances often interfere with patients' daily lives.