The answer, unfortunately, is yes.  A study in the 2011 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery  found that you have a quadrupled risk of lumbar disc disease if you have a close relative with the problem. Even if you’re parents don’t have issues, even having a distant cousin can elevate your risk!

Chiropractors can help mitigate your risk and give you tools to help control or slow the progression!  Talk to one today!