Herniated discs can easily happen due to an injury from improper lifting or it can occur spontaneously. Aging also plays an important role, as you age, your discs naturally start to dry out and become harder. The tough fibrous outer wall of the disc may also start to weaken. Due to this, the nucleus may bulge or rupture through a tear in the disc wall, causing pain when it touches the nerve. Herniated discs are very common in people from their 30’s to 40’s and older. These age ranges are slightly more at risk if they are involved in strenuous physical activity. Lumbar disc herniation is the most common cause of lower back pain associated with leg pain, and more often than neck disc herniation. If you have any of the listed signs or symptoms of disc herniation, contact OmniSpine Pain Management today. Dr. Morchower specializes in pain management for herniated discs and can examine, diagnose and create a customized pain management plan for you to help you feel pain free again. With three locations to choose from in Frisco/Plano, and Mesquite we are conveniently located. OmniSpine Pain Management Centers are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We serve patients from Mesquite TX, Frisco TX, Desoto TX, Dallas TX, Plano TX, Garland TX, Forney TX, Cedar Hill TX, and Denton TX.