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Degenerative Disc Disease: a clear guide and exercise programme
Plain-English explanation of degenerative disc disease, the movement patterns behind it, and the progressive exercise programme Loosn builds to address it.
Clinically reviewed · Loosn Specialist Network · Updated June 2026
- 2 minquiz to map your symptoms to the likely driver
- 13 mindaily sessions, adapted to your pain levels
- 372exercises in the Loosn library, filtered to your needs
What is degenerative disc disease?
Degenerative Disc Disease is one of the conditions covered by Loosn's clinical exercise library. This guide is being expanded by our Specialist Network. In the meantime, the 2-minute quiz screens your symptoms and builds a programme matched to your presentation.
Every Loosn programme follows the same evidence-based structure: calm the symptoms first, restore movement second, build resilient strength third. Sessions adapt daily to your pain, sleep, and energy.
Know your type
Common types and causes
Different drivers need different programmes. The quiz works out which is yours.
Most Common Common Programme
A 12-week progressive plan matched to your presentation.
Less Common Adapt
Kai adjusts every session based on your daily check-in.
Exercise library
Top exercises for degenerative disc disease
Filtered from Loosn's library of 372 exercises. Each comes with 3D guidance and real-time form feedback in the app.
Mobility Work
BeginnerRestore range
- 3 min
- Beginner
Targeted Strength
ModerateBuild capacity
- 4 min
- Moderate
Breathwork
BeginnerDownregulate
- 2 min
- Beginner
Graded Loading
ModerateReturn to life
- 4 min
- Moderate
Three steps. Thirteen minutes.
1Download Loosn
Get the app on your phone and meet Kai. Kai builds your Movement Profile and matches you to the right programme.
2Meet your AI physio
Kai adapts every session to your pain, sleep & energy. Slept badly? Gentler flow. Feeling strong? Kai pushes further. Like a physio who knows you.
3Move and improve
13 minutes a day. Exercises with real-time form correction, breathwork, and pain education. Watch your pain trend drop week by week.
What to expect
Your recovery timeline
Weeks 1-2
Calm it down
Symptom relief and gentle movement within comfort.
Weeks 3-6
Build it up
Progressive strength and mobility as symptoms settle.
Weeks 8-12
Make it stick
Resilient capacity so it doesn't come back.
When to see a doctor instead
Loosn is built for common MSK pain. See a GP or urgent care promptly if you have any of the following:
- Symptoms following significant trauma
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness that is spreading
- Fever alongside your pain
- Constant pain unrelieved by any position
- Rapid swelling or visible deformity
- Symptoms steadily worsening despite sensible care
Your questions, answered
Can Loosn help with degenerative disc disease?
Yes, in most presentations. The quiz screens your symptoms first. If your pattern needs in-person care instead, Loosn says so rather than selling you a programme.
How long are the sessions?
Thirteen minutes a day. Kai shortens the session on a bad day and lengthens it when you have room, so the plan survives a busy week rather than collapsing.
Do I need equipment?
No. Every programme starts with bodyweight and a wall. If you have a resistance band or a light weight, Kai will use them once you are ready for the load.
Ready to move more comfortably?
2-minute quiz. Personalised degenerative disc disease programme. First 14 days free.