Hearing about spinal nerve compression disease, we might think it’s something far from us. But did you know that many behaviors of working-age people like us actually increase the risk of degenerative spinal conditions compressing the nerves? Let’s quickly check if we fall into this category.

Sharp pain in the back when coughing or sneezing

Do you feel a sharp pain when you cough or sneeze? When coughing, the pressure in the chest and abdomen increases, causing impact on the spine. Those who already have a herniated disc may experience the disc bulging out and compressing the nerve, causing radiating pain and numbness down the leg.

Constantly using a mobile phone

Every time we bend our heads to use the phone for a long time… always remember that the muscles around the neck, shoulders, shoulder blades, and upper back will tense and stiffen due to improper neck tilt and bending angles. Hunching the shoulders and bending the back incorrectly can lead to degeneration of the cervical spine or discs and may cause compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots in the neck area.

Twisting the body quickly and out of rhythm

For athletes or extreme sports enthusiasts, listen up. Twisting the body quickly and suddenly can accelerate disc degeneration. This can lead to herniated discs compressing nerves in the future. Even sports like golf and tennis carry this risk.

Frequent weight gain or being overweight

Excess body weight causes the spine to bear weight constantly, whether standing or walking. Naturally, muscles work harder, which may cause back pain and lead to faster spinal degeneration.

Who says… falling is not risky

Especially falls in middle-aged or elderly people can lead to problems with herniated discs compressing nerves. Frequent falls in older adults increase the risk even more.

Most patients with herniated discs compressing nerves come with “pain” symptoms that can spread to tumors or herniated discs compressing nerves. Therefore, even if it’s just ordinary pain, patients should not take it lightly and should see a specialist promptly for consultation.

Checklist once... We might be at risk of spinal nerve compression.

Checklist… We may be at risk of spinal nerve compression