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Summary: more and larger tears occur in the annulus The nucleus may push through the torn annulus and into the spinal canal This is called a herniated or ruptured disc The disc material that squeezes out can press against the spinal nerves The disc also emits enzymes and chemicals that produce inflammation The combination of pressure on the nerves and inflammation caused by the
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