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A member asked:

Is a herniated disc at the age 20 a problem? and will it stop me from sports in the future?

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Its possible: it may but there are many a pro athletes who are able to play…you would have to see how bad the condition is and serif any treatments are helpful to you….you need to discuss this with your treating physician.

Answered 8/30/2015

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