Illustration showing how hydration affects spinal disc pain

Hydration and Disc Pain: How Water Balance Affects Spinal Comfort

Why Disc Pain Is Often Worse When You’re Dehydrated Spinal discs are often described as “shock absorbers,” but a more accurate description is hydraulic cushions. Their ability to manage load depends heavily on water content. This is why disc-related back pain often: Hydration does not regenerate discs—but it plays a meaningful role in disc comfort,…

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Illustration showing posture damage contributing to disc degeneration

Posture Damage and Disc Degeneration: How Daily Positions Wear Down the Spine

Why Posture Matters More Than People Think Posture is often dismissed as an aesthetic issue—something that affects appearance more than health. In reality, posture is a mechanical signal that determines how spinal discs are loaded, hydrated, and stressed throughout the day. Over time, repeated poor posture does not usually cause sudden injury—but it can accelerate…

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