In most cases a herniated lumbar disc is only an imaging description, which means it has a certain backward protrusion, which in most cases is not symptomatic, so it is possible to play soccer. But still need to pay attention to avoid too intense sports, confrontation, while playing soccer, gradually increase the time and intensity of the exercise, to avoid lumbar sprain, lumbar sprain may lead to aggravation of lumbar disc herniation. If the lumbar disc herniation, causing lumbar pain and leg pain, then active rest is needed, if playing soccer will lead to more serious symptoms, especially in the acute phase of disc herniation, more strict bed rest is needed, preferably in bed for urination and defecation, while using drugs for conservative treatment. If the herniation is particularly severe, it is necessary to undergo surgery, and you cannot play soccer for three months after surgery.