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Ruptured lumbar disc
is the bulging out of any of the discs of the spinal joints out of
the lumbar spine. The spine joints have discs inserted in them which
act as shock absorbers. When ruptured, the soft, jelly-like glues
that surround the discs are squeezed out through the smooth bindings
of the vertebrae and the spinal joints. This bulging causes
irritation to a nerve root, resulting in great pain. Sometimes, the
injury is so severe that the elevated discs damage the nerves
permanently. There are some reasons behind these cushions slipping
out from the vertebrae. Let’s have a look at some of the reasons
for ruptured lumbar disc:
Old age:
As we start aging,
the cushions tend to become rigid and also lose their elasticity. In
most cases it is found to occur after 50 years of age. But the
developments may start as the person reaches 35 years of age in a few
cases. The consequence is a slipped disc.
Bad postures:
While sitting or
working, if we keep the body postures continuously in a wrong
position, the discs are tensed and they suffer from extra pressure.
This results in slipping of the discs.
Sudden lifting:
If you maintain a
lifestyle without exercises, the flexibility and durability of the
bones and muscles reduce. Therefore, if you lift heavy objects
suddenly, instantaneous slipped disc may occur. While lifting the
objects, the spine cannot control the pressure and this can cause
rupturing of the discs in the spinal column.
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