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Regarding lumbar herniations, a phd told me that a black low disc is actually more stable than a high plump disc. agree disagree?
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Agree: If you look at it from the point of view that a plump, well hydrated disc has only one way to go then a degenerated disc may well be more stable in the sense that it may have little additional change possible. Welcome to the aging process! wait until you get into your 40's!
Answered 12/2/2012
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