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Can Slipped Disc Be Caused By Slipping While Climbing Stairs?
Question: hi,
i am asking in relation to whether a slipped disk (herniated) in the lower back can be caused by missing a step when walking?
thank you.
i am asking in relation to whether a slipped disk (herniated) in the lower back can be caused by missing a step when walking?
thank you.
Brief Answer:
It is very unlikely, but possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
A slipped disc is very unlikely to happen if you missed a step, especially in young aged people, however is not completely impossible.
If there were evident previous vertebral column diseases that predispose to herniated disc disease such vertebral spondylitis. previously protruded intervertebral discs, then missing a step if it results in moderate to severe loading of vertebral column, this is possible.
In order to have a better understanding of your condition, there is need for more information about your symptoms (starting, distribution, gravity) and if any, imaging tests results.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Awaiting for more information....
It is very unlikely, but possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
A slipped disc is very unlikely to happen if you missed a step, especially in young aged people, however is not completely impossible.
If there were evident previous vertebral column diseases that predispose to herniated disc disease such vertebral spondylitis. previously protruded intervertebral discs, then missing a step if it results in moderate to severe loading of vertebral column, this is possible.
In order to have a better understanding of your condition, there is need for more information about your symptoms (starting, distribution, gravity) and if any, imaging tests results.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Awaiting for more information....
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
thank you for the response doctor.
i am not having the typical symptoms really. i had been walking and missed a step (incline) on a dark beach track and of course my spine (back) jerked a little and i heard a small crack possible as my feet became stable and i continued walking. i did not fall over. i did not have any pain symptoms as a result.
i have read some people do not have symptoms with disc slipping in the lumbar region etc of the back so am more curious as to whether how common or more so how easily a hernia bulge can occur as a result of a minor accident happening like this.
i am not having the typical symptoms really. i had been walking and missed a step (incline) on a dark beach track and of course my spine (back) jerked a little and i heard a small crack possible as my feet became stable and i continued walking. i did not fall over. i did not have any pain symptoms as a result.
i have read some people do not have symptoms with disc slipping in the lumbar region etc of the back so am more curious as to whether how common or more so how easily a hernia bulge can occur as a result of a minor accident happening like this.
Brief Answer:
Since no symptoms you have nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for the clarifications.
Since you don't experience symptoms of herniated disc disease, you don't have to worry about.
The crack you noticed may be caused by abnormal movement of articulations of vertebral column, or less possibly by ruptured intervertebral disc.
It is not very common for herniated disc to happen after minor trauma, but is still possible if abnormal loading of column passed the possibilities of disc loading to absorb abnormal forces.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Since no symptoms you have nothing to worry about.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back and thanks for the clarifications.
Since you don't experience symptoms of herniated disc disease, you don't have to worry about.
The crack you noticed may be caused by abnormal movement of articulations of vertebral column, or less possibly by ruptured intervertebral disc.
It is not very common for herniated disc to happen after minor trauma, but is still possible if abnormal loading of column passed the possibilities of disc loading to absorb abnormal forces.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
thank you doctor you have helped.
Brief Answer:
You are welcomed.
Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped you.
Keep staying healthy.
You are welcomed.
Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped you.
Keep staying healthy.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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