01/22/2026
Want to lower your risk of a lower back disc herniation? Here are key factors to watch out for:
✔️ Age (middle age increases risk)
✔️ Smoking
✔️ High BMI (overweight)
✔️ Cardiovascular risk factors
✔️ Repeated forward bending
To reduce your risk, focus on quitting smoking, eating a balanced diet, and staying active! 🙌 For more information on lumbar discs, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/embed/HzeWQYQcIts?rel=0
Source: Hincapié CA, et al. European Spine Journal. October 2024.