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Facts and Tips about Herniated Discs

  • Sometimes, you may not know you have a herniated disc until you have an x-ray for an unrelated reason. That's because not every herniated disc causes symptoms such as pain.

  • There are four stages in the formation of a herniated disc: degeneration, prolapsed, extrusion, and sequestration.

  • If you have a herniated disc, you should try to maintain a natural spinal alignment—not too much bending—while you're sleeping.

  • Coughing and sneezing can cause a herniated disc.
Last Updated: 02/16/2008
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