Slipped Disc or Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc

The most common age to develop a slipped disc is between 30 and 50 years. Factors that may increase the risk include:

1. Jobs involving a lot of lifting
2. Jobs involving a lot of sitting (e.g., driving)
3. Weight-bearing sports (e.g., weightlifting)
4. Smoking
5. Obesity
6. Increasing age