RealFeedApp Spine height loss caused by drying intervertebral discs
Water content in intervertebral discs decreases with age, compressing the spine by several millimeters per disc, which cumulatively results in noticeable height loss. This process can be accompanied by back pain and reduced mobility.
- Field
- the brain and neuroscience
- What they did
- Researchers explain that adults lose height because the water-filled cushions between spinal bones dry out over time, reducing the space between vertebrae.
- Why it matters
- This knowledge helps identify when height loss might signal underlying health problems, such as back pain or difficulty bending.
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