Masturbation causes lumbar disc herniation

For some men, they may take measures to relieve their physiological needs. Some people spread the word online that excessive exercise can lead to lumbar disc herniation. In fact, this statement is somewhat special because it is possible for some people. However, the main causes of lumbar disc herniation are the following, such as genetic factors.

The degeneration of the nucleus pulposus is mainly manifested by a decrease in water content, which can cause small-scale pathological changes such as vertebral instability and loosening due to water loss; the degeneration of the fibrous annulus is mainly manifested by a decrease in toughness.

2. Damage

Long-term repeated external forces cause minor damage and aggravate the degree of degeneration.

After adulthood, the intervertebral disc gradually lacks blood circulation and has poor repair ability. Based on the above factors, some predisposing factors can cause the pressure on the intervertebral disc to suddenly increase, that is, the less elastic nucleus pulposus may pass through the annulus fibrosus that has become less tough, causing the nucleus pulposus to herniate.

4. Genetic factors

There are reports of familial occurrence of lumbar disc herniation.

5. Congenital abnormalities of lumbar sacrum

These include lumbar sacralization, sacral lumbarization, hemivertebral deformity, facet joint deformity and asymmetric joint processes, etc. The above factors can change the stress borne by the lower lumbar spine, thereby increasing the intra-discal pressure and making it prone to degeneration and damage.

On the basis of intervertebral disc degeneration, certain factors that can induce a sudden increase in intervertebral space pressure can cause nucleus pulposus herniation. Common triggering factors include increased abdominal pressure, abnormal waist posture, sudden weight bearing, pregnancy, cold and moisture, etc.