Many patients with back pain, leg pain, or weakness of the lower extremity muscles are diagnosed with a herniated disc. When a disc herniation occurs, the cushion that sits between the spinal vertebra is pushed outside its normal position.
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GST also considers vicarious and anticipated strain. Vicarious strain refers to real-life strains of others that an individual hears about or witnesses. Anticipated strain refers to an individual's expectation that a strain will reoccur or develop. The purpose of this study was to assess patterns of potential vicarious and anticipated strain among middle school students and determine their relationship to outcomes negatively associated with delinquency.