How much water is stored in the spinal cartilage discs?
During non-weight bearing activities (sleeping), the discs expand as they soak up fluid increasing the length of the spine. However, you will not gain the full 100% of the height lost back. This is evident in the fact that as a baby, your discs are 90% water. By the time you reach 70 years of age, your discs are only 70% water! Over a lifetime, this loss of moisture causes thinning discs and you will lose 1″ to 2″ in height!
