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Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - How to prevent?

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - Causes and Risk Factors

The most common age to develop a slipped disc is between 30 and 50 years. Factors that may increase the risk include:

  1. Jobs involving a lot of lifting
  2. Jobs involving a lot of sitting (e.g., driving)
  3. Weight-bearing sports (e.g., weightlifting)
  4. Smoking
  5. Obesity
  6. Increasing age

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - Preparing for surgery

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - Post-surgery care

Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc - Other Information

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