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.
Updated on: 12/10/09
