The phrase degenerative changes in the spine refers to osteoarthritis of the spine. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Doctors may also refer to it as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis in the spine most commonly occurs in the neck and lower back. With age, the soft disks that act as cushions between the spine's vertebrae dry out and shrink.
Average monthly weather in Kagoshima, Japan. What's the best time to go to Kagoshima in Japan? On average, the warmest month(s) are July, August and September. A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. On average, the warmest month is August. On average, the coolest month is January.
According to the 30 year normals (1981-2010) by Japan Meteorological Agency, the average yearly temperatures for central Tokyo is 16.3 degrees C, for Sapporo-city in Hokkaido is 8.9 degrees C, and for Naha-city in Okinawa is 23.1 degrees C. The weather averages are good indicators of what to expect any month. Please refer to the Monthly Mean and Monthly Total Tables by Japan Meteorological Agency. Japan's rainy season typically begins in early May in Okinawa.