Facts and Tips about Herniated Discs

Kamiah A. Walker
Medical Writer
SpineUniverse
Wheaton, IL

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: 01/28/2009

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