Specific degenerative changes in the spine. Spinal stenosis. This is the narrowing of the spinal canal, which can be caused by a number of factors, including DDD and osteoarthritis. This narrowing can lead to pinched nerves and accompanying symptoms of pain, numbness, tingling and muscle weakness. What Are Degenerative Changes in the Spine? www.laserspineinstitute.com/back_problems/degenerative_spine/what_changes/ .............................................................. (NOTE..... MY RESULT ....Mild degenerative changes of the dorsal spine.)