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.
NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

Out East Show: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer. Credit: Brian Jingeleski, Randee Daddona

Out East Show: LI Aquarium, Patty's Berries and Bunches, Palmer Vineyards NewsdayTV's Doug Geed shows us some great spots 'Out East' to visit this summer.

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