What are some causes of herniated disks?
Disk problems are associated with age-related degeneration, or years of wear and tear on the disks. Years of repetitive stress cause small tears on the outside of the disk. Combined with age-related water loss in the disk, repetitive stress causes the disks to become less flexible and more prone to damage. Eventually, a small movement or twist will cause the disk to rupture the “jelly” toward the nerve. The “jelly” will cause inflammation to form and will create pressure around the nerves, and this will result in radiating pain, loss of sensation, decreased muscle strength or decreased reflexes associated with disk problems. What are the risk factors of herniated disks? Disks injuries are a factor of time, force and repetition. Herniated disks are more prone in occupations that involve repetitive lifting, bending, twisting, pushing or pulling. Jobs that are physically demanding obviously place more stress on the disks and lead to greater injuries. Additionally, jobs that involve extend
