The basic structures that make up the spinal structure are the vertebrae, the discs which function as pads between the vertebrae and the surrounding tissues. Degeneration of the spine occurs due to excessive strain, trauma, aging and similar reasons causing disruption of the discs between the vertebrae.

During this degeneration process;

disc structure, nutrition and metabolism

amount of water in the disc

resistance to loading of the disc

disruption of joints between both vertebrae

resisting ability of spine to normal weights changes and decreases.

As a result of degenerative changes in the spine some diseases as:

neck hernia

• spondylolisthesis in neck
• lumbar hernia
• spondylolisthesis of low back
• spinal canal stenosis
• adult scoliosis might occur.