From a spiritual point of view, the main cause of herniated discs is the unleashing of the bladder meridian. The bladder meridian generates so much pressure that the intervertebral discs leave their original place and may press on a nerve and cause pain. The emotions of the bladder meridian are peace and harmony and they are troubled. In a nutshell, man lives in a state of inner war accompanied by disharmony. In general, the bladder meridian transports the energies of the kidneys (safety).

Other possible causes of herniated discs: