Why does slipped disc occur?
• Irregular lifestyle including lack of exercise and inadequate. • Natural biochemical changes which can occur as the body ages can cause discs to gradually dry out affecting disc strength. • Bad posture and incorrect body mechanics and hard physical labor can place additional stress on the spine. • Improper lifting, twisting or turning, excessive strain and sudden forceful trauma can cause slipped disc although such cases are rare. • Above all, age and associated degeneration that results in loss of elasticity of the discs and supporting structure lead to slipped disc condition. Daily wear and tear, injury, heavy lifting or twisting can all contribute to disc herniation. A slipped disc can develop suddenly or gradually over weeks or months. At what age does slipped disc occur? Most often slipped disc in the lower back is observed between the ages 30 to 50. People between these ages are vulnerable as the elasticity and water content of the nucleus normally decrease with age. In case of
