Is lumbar disc herniation caused by calcium deficiency?

Calcium is an essential trace element in the human body, and calcium is closely related to human bone health. If a person lacks calcium, it will affect the normal use of bones. Many patients with lumbar disc herniation cannot find the cause of their disease, so they will think of some causes related to lumbar disc herniation. So is there any relationship between lumbar disc herniation and calcium deficiency in the body?

Lumbar disc herniation is now a common disease in life and also a high incidence disease. The number of people suffering from lumbar disc herniation is increasing, and the causing factors are not only calcium deficiency, but also other factors. People with lumbar disc herniation should pay more attention to rest and not overwork, otherwise it will cause more serious consequences. Here are six other major reasons.

1. Lumbar disc degeneration is the basic factor

The main manifestations of nucleus pulposus degeneration are decreased water content and small-scale pathological changes such as vertebral instability and loosening caused by dehydration.

2. Accidental Injury

Long-term repeated external forces cause minor injuries and increase the degree of degeneration.

3. Weaknesses of intervertebral disc anatomy

After adulthood, the intervertebral discs gradually lack blood circulation and have poor repair ability. Based on the above factors, some factors can cause a sudden increase in intervertebral disc pressure, which may make the nucleus pulposus less hard through the elastic annulus fibrosus, caused by the nucleus pulposus.

4. Genetic factors

Lumbar disc herniation with family history.

5. Congenital malformation of the lumbar sacral region

These include lumbosacral, lumbosacral, hemivertebral deformities, facet joint deformities, and facet joint asymmetry. These factors can cause stress changes in the lower lumbar spine, resulting in increased intervertebral disc pressure, which can make degeneration and injury more likely to occur.

6. Predisposing factors

On the basis of intervertebral disc degeneration, some factors that cause a sudden increase in intervertebral space pressure can lead to nucleus pulposus herniation. Common inducing factors include increased abdominal pressure, incorrect lumbar posture, sudden cold and humidity, and pregnancy weight.

Now that we have understood the above six factors that cause lumbar disc herniation, we will definitely have a new understanding of the causes of this disease. Calcium deficiency is a factor that leads to lumbar disc herniation, but it is not the main cause. As long as we recognize these causes, it will definitely help in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. In addition, patients should also pay attention to maintenance and not overwork.