Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A herniated disk in your back could contribute to low back pain, which is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
A herniated disk is when a spinal disk, a sort of cushion between the bones (or vertebrae) of your spine, bulges or ruptures. Yes, it sounds painful, and it can be — but not always.
Learn who is at risk for a herniated disk, how it's treated, and simple changes you can make in daily life to prevent this issue.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:20 What is a herniated disk
01:04 Symptoms of herniated disk
01:14 Risks for herniated disk
02:18 Preventing herniated disk
02:58 Treatment of herniated disk
Right as Rain is dedicated to helping you feel healthy and well – the Pacific Northwest way. Our medical experts work for UW Medicine in Seattle.
A herniated disk in your back could contribute to low back pain, which is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
A herniated disk is when a spinal disk, a sort of cushion between the bones (or vertebrae) of your spine, bulges or ruptures. Yes, it sounds painful, and it can be — but not always.
Learn who is at risk for a herniated disk, how it's treated, and simple changes you can make in daily life to prevent this issue.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:20 What is a herniated disk
01:04 Symptoms of herniated disk
01:14 Risks for herniated disk
02:18 Preventing herniated disk
02:58 Treatment of herniated disk
Right as Rain is dedicated to helping you feel healthy and well – the Pacific Northwest way. Our medical experts work for UW Medicine in Seattle.
