Health Tip: Risk Factors for a Herniated Disk
A herniated spinal disk may cause significant pain and discomfort as the disk matter presses on a nearby nerve.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these common risk factors for a herniated disk:
- Lifting a heavy object improperly.
- Being a smoker.
- Being overweight, which adds strain to the disks of the lower back.
- Engaging in repetitive activities that stress the lower back.
Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 3: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Northport and Half Hollow Hills East matchup, plus Tess Ferguson has an update on the high school fantasy football standings and Jared Vailuzzi has the plays of the week.
Sarra Sounds Off, Season 3, Ep 3: Top football teams in action, fantasy update and plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on the Northport and Half Hollow Hills East matchup, plus Tess Ferguson has an update on the high school fantasy football standings and Jared Vailuzzi has the plays of the week.
