The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, is part of the Cayman Ridge, which extends westward from Cuba. Situated 150 miles south of Cuba and 180 miles west of Jamaica in the central Caribbean, the largest of the three Cayman Islands is Grand Cayman â 22 miles long by 8 miles wide.
Degenerative Disc Disease. Degenerative disc disease weakens one or more of your vertebral discs. Your discs normally act as a cushion between the vertebrae. Degenerative disc disease can develop as a natural part of the aging process, but it may also result from injury to your back.
Degenerative disc disease is a painful condition caused by damaged discs in the spine. The discs act as shock absorbers between the bones of the spine. Essentially, here is what happens: At birth, the discs are 80% water. As you age, the discs dry out and become less able to absorb shock and force. Most people by age 60 have some level of degenerative disc disease, but not all are symptomatic.