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I was diagnosed with a bulging disk. how did i get hurt?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Hard to tell: Bulging discs are a normal part of aging. They can happen spontaneously or as a result of injury. Particularly between your late 20s and 50s you are become more susceptible to disc issues.
Answered 5/3/2018
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Bulging Disc: Bulging discs are usually caused from a compressive or twisting force on the disc outer covering. The covering is weakened and the disc material squeezes out of its usual location. Bulging can also occur over a long time from slow degeneration of the disc structure.
Answered 8/15/2018
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