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What makes disc herniate?
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Hard to say: Not completely certain but various factors may play a role. Typically as you age your disc loses water content and is more brittle and susceptible to herniation. Twisting and bending can put pressure on the disc and cause this issue as the inner portion of the disc pushes into the outer portion or even through the whole thing.
Answered 3/6/2022
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