Between each vertebra, there are discs that act as shock absorbers. When they are in good condition, they absorb shocks and allow for pain-free movement.
But over time, from sitting for too long, working hunched over, driving, or simply with today's lifestyle… your spine undergoes repeated compression , and little by little the discs lose their ability to rehydrate. This causes flattening , the space between the vertebrae decreases, and the pressure on the nerves increases.
That's exactly what causes it:
- the recurring back pain
- stiffness upon waking
- the pain that goes down the leg
- that feeling of a stuck back that never completely lets go
And as long as you don't rehydrate your intervertebral discs, the pain will never truly disappear.
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