Herniated disc mechanism Herniated disc itself is a recurrent disease, according to foreign statistics recurrence rate of 1-2%, resulting in recurrence of the following factors: 1, disc degeneration is the basic factor causing disc herniation, mostly related to the nature of the work, such as drivers, coal miners, sedentary office workers, etc., to maintain a certain fixed position for too long, resulting in excessive muscle fatigue, which in the long run may This can cause disc herniation or recurrence. 2.Life habits: the latest information shows that excessive smokers, diabetic patients suffer from herniated disc. 3.Height: those who are taller than the average height of normal men and women, and those who have larger lumbar spine instructions are also prone to herniated discs. Pregnancy: During pregnancy, the entire ligament system is in a state of relaxation, which is easy to cause disc herniation. 5.Factors leading to increased abdominal pressure: such as straining to defecate, sneezing, lifting weights and so on. 6, accidental injury: sudden sprain, slip and fall and other external forces can lead to disc herniation. 7.The treatment method used fails to remove the herniated material completely. Therefore, we should consciously adopt the correct posture, remove the causative factors and protect our spine to avoid herniated discs. [Sitting posture] Correct: The height of the chair is moderate, and it is appropriate to keep the knees at the same height as the hips and both feet flat on the ground, and sit firmly against the back of the chair. Wrong: Do not sit too high or too far away from your work point of the chair, in order to prevent the body leaning forward or the back of the foot arched, do not sit on the chair. [Sleep] Correct: A good night’s sleep is good for you and your back. Sleeping on a firm mattress, with your knees slightly bent when you sleep on your side or with pillows under your knees when you lie on your back, is best. Wrong: Don’t lie on a mattress or chair that is soft, sagging and unsupportive in the center, especially if you are lying on your stomach, which can lead to a concave back or back sprain. Lifting objects] Correct: Bend your knees, not your waist. When lifting objects, keep them close to your body, use your legs to exert force, do not lift objects higher than your chest, and use a footrest if necessary. When lifting heavy objects, ask for help. Pay attention to the smoothness of your steps to avoid losing your center of gravity in the middle of the process. Errors: Bending or twisting the body when lifting heavy objects with the legs upright; lifting objects above the shoulders. [Standing and Walking] Correct: Stand for a long time with one foot elevated, or change feet if not. Stand straight and keep your spine naturally curved. Good walking posture is to keep the head up and the jaw down, with the toes pointing straight ahead. Mistakes: Standing in the same position for too long, bending over or walking with poor posture when legs are upright. Wearing high heels or standing too long in flat shoes. [Driving] Correct: Move your seat forward to keep your knees at waist height, sit up straight, keep both hands on the steering wheel, and protect your lower back with a cushion or rolled-up bath towel. Wrong: Sitting too far back to drive, driving with extended feet on the pedals or straight arms to reduce the curvature of the spine in the lower back.