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Slipped Disk - Ruptured Disk
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
Proper lifting techniques are important to avoid a ruptured disk. These techniques can be enhanced by the use of an abdominal support belt. Other preventive measures include the following:
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
Chronic pain from an untreated ruptured disk can result in depression, lack of productivity, and drug abuse. If the ruptured disk presses on a nerve, the person may have weakness, numbness, and loss of muscle mass.
What are the risks to others?
A ruptured disk is not contagious and poses no risks to others.