Monday, 2 October 2023

CAUSE OF A L4-5 DISC IN THE BACK

Disc at L4–5 can undergo a variety of pathological conditions see below. “Slip” is a misnomer that is still unfortunately being used today even by professionals.

  1. bulge
  2. herniation
  3. prolapse
  4. sequestration or extrusion of disc material

Causes can be from prolonged sitting, lack of posterior chain integrity, pulling up your socks one day to acute trauma from lifting a heavy object.

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