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Herniated Disk: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Causes of Herniated

A herniated or slipped disc happens when a portion of the soft interior nucleus of a spinal disc slips out through a tear in the fibrous lining of the disc. Although the lower back is where it happens most frequently, it can also affect the neck’s and the middle back’s spinal column.

A herniated disc is typically caused by gradual wear and overuse by repetitive motion over time. Age-related spinal disc weakness and drierness increase the likelihood of a herniated disc.

Spinal stenosis and connective tissue disorders are two medical problems that can raise the risk of disc herniation.