Identifying Risk Factors For a Herniated Disc in the Back
By far, the leading risk factor for the development of a herniated disc in the back is the aging process. Intervertebral discs, which separate and cushion the vertebra, begin to lose elasticity over time. The gel-like center (nucleus pulposus) loses water content, and the layered outer wall (annulus fibrosus) becomes brittle. The discs can begin […]