In the late 1990s, geneticists began publishing compelling evidence that disc degeneration was indeed genetic. One of the most influential projects was the Twin Spine Study, which began in 1991
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Kelly’s Story: When Sciatica Is the Family Legacy
Kelly fully appreciated how devastating back problems could be, having witnessed a family member’s hellish trek toward a cure. Her mother has a history of herniated discs, and at one point the condition was so debilitating that she couldn’t walk or sit for more than a few minutes without experiencing pain.