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Herniated Disc


How Do You Get a Herniated Disc?

There are two main causes of a herniated disc; age and injury. As we age our disc weaken from the everyday stresses put on the spine, as the discs continue to break down they lose water content and flexibility. As our spinal discs get worse, the simplest of activities such as bending and twisting can cause a disc to herniate. Causes of a herniated disc may also include traumatic injury. A sudden jarring motion to the spine can cause a disc to herniate, although this is much rarer than an age related herniated disc.

Activities that have repetitive motions are also common herniated disc causes. Injuries, whether from repetition or traumata, can cause tears or cracks in the tough outer layer of our spinal discs, and additional pressure may then cause the inner disc material to seep through the tiny tears. When this happens, the disc can bulge, rupture, or even shatter.

How Can I Prevent a Disc From Herniating?

To help prevent a disc herniation, it is important to reduce the pressure on your spine. Maintaining a healthy lifestyles and practicing proper body mechanics are good ways to prevent a herniated disc. For example, every time you lift something heavy, let your legs do most of the work. This puts less strain on your spine and encourages spinal health. To see more tips for spinal health and herniated disc prevention, click here.

Are you a Candidate for Surgery?

If non surgical herniated disc treatment fails to reduce your pain and other symptoms, you may be a surgical candidate. Our simple 3 step candidacy checking tool can get you started on a path to recovery in just minutes.

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