Walking backwards for a herniated disc will not make it worse, but may reduce the symptoms. Lumbar disc herniation is generally due to age-related disc degeneration or injury, such as lumbar sprain, trauma, etc., resulting in rupture of the annulus fibrosus of the intervertebral disc, the nucleus pulposus protrudes backward, compressing the lumbar nerve roots and leading to lumbar pain accompanied by lower extremity cramps. When walking backwards, the center of gravity of the body is relatively backward, the body is relatively tilted backward, and the two vertebrae squeeze the intervertebral disc forward, and the symptoms of intervertebral disc herniation may be alleviated due to the reduction of the tendency of the intervertebral disc protruding backward. Walking backwards also strengthens the muscle power of the lumbar back, strengthens the strength of the back side of the lumbar region, and indirectly slows down the herniation of the lumbar vertebrae backward, which helps to reduce the symptoms of lumbar disc herniation. Walking backwards requires a slower speed to avoid falling and getting injured. Herniated lumbar discs are recommended to actively seek medical attention and standardized treatment under the guidance of a physician.