"""Having been diagnosed with DDD in my 20s after a failed surgery following an accident, I am always on the lookout for something new to read on the subject. This is a great, simplified step-by-step guide that clearly explains the what DDD is, the symptoms and causes, how it's diagnosed, different risk factors, and the invasive and non-invasive options for treatment and living with it. Degenerative Disc often goes hand in hand with other conditions, such as Spinal Stenosis, which the author also touches on briefly. One thing I really liked about this book was that the author discussed diet and exercise as both a preventative measure and a treatment for DDD. While there weren't a ton of recipes, there were some very select and delicious ones that I will be trying. I have read of articles on the foods to avoid when you have arthritic or degenerative conditions. The author here lists them in a very simple, factual format that is much easier to follow. Great guide."" -jjpeer"