Question 1

what exactly is a lumbar disc in your back?

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Low back area: These are the lower back discs in the small of your back.

Question 2

how much fluid is actually in a lumbar disc?

Accepted Answer

70-90%: The normal young adult disk is about 70-90% water, but it is held in the cells and other parts of the disk. Some of the molecules act like sponges to suck in and hold onto the water molecules. As we stand and sit and work throughout the day, some gets squeezed out; when we lie down and rest, those molecules suck it back in. As the disk ages, the percentage will decrease.

Question 3

can you have a normal life with a herniated lumbar disc?

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Yes: Depends on your definition of normal life iin some countries back ache not considered a health problem(ae)volvo award winning paper early 90's many disc herniations resolve on their own or cause no  limiting symptoms.

Question 4

i need some tips for degenerate disc disease in lumbar and disc herniations?

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See below: Unfortunately our backs start degenerating in our late teens. Strengthening the core abdominal muscles, and back muscles . Using proper body mechanics and lifting techniques, weight-loss regimen if necessary, avoid smoking, avoid trauma are a few recommendations. Good luck thank you.

Question 5

can you suggest tips for degenerate disc disease in lumbar and disc herniations?

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Many: Treatment for symptomatic degenerative disc disease and disc herniations depends on the severity of your symptoms.  If you don't have any neurologic deficit, such as weakness, numbness, or bowel/bladder incontinence, you can first try conservative therapy with stretching, strengthening, and anti-inflammatories.  If these don't provide relief, you should consult with a pain doctor.

Question 6

can a herniated lumbar disc further herniate after several years causing worse pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Things can always get worse.

Question 7

i had a lumbar puncture and 12 hours later 3 of my discs herniated. what did they do wrong?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Are your sure it was a lumbar puncture? A lumbar puncture should not cause 3 herniated discs. How old are you? If you take 100 people off the street age 40 and over...Mri of the lumbar spine will show some bulging or small herniations in many statistic wise.

Question 8

how to treat lumbar disc pain?

Accepted Answer

Check out this link.: Take care! http://www.Spine-health.Com/conditions/herniated-disc/lumbar-herniated-disc.

Question 9

what causes lumbar bulging discs?

Accepted Answer

Very common: Bulging disc does not necessarily mean herniation or compression/impingement of nerve and thus often no pain. It is rather common, more as we get older. Excessive force on the spine colum, often because of excessive wt, trauma etc..Causes the discs to bulge out. Aging weakens the tissues and thus increases risk of bulging and possible herniation.
Stay lean/healthy reduces risk.
Good luck.

Question 10

are bulging lumbar discs and rectal spasms usually connected?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: In the lumbar spine area the spinal cord is already separated into individual nerves that can move out of the way when a disc herniates.    While the s3 nerve that goes to the rectum and sphincter muscle area can be pressed it is unusual.

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