What does lumbar disc herniation mean? A degenerative change of the lumbar intervertebral disc or a rupture of the annulus fibrosus due to trauma, the nucleus pulposus prolapses from the rupture and compresses the lumbar nerve root or cauda equina nerve, resulting in a series of neurological symptoms such as radiating pain in the lower back and legs, which is called lumbar disc herniation. How can I easily suffer from lumbar disc herniation? The lumbar disc herniation, which has been known as a disease of the elderly in the past, is now increasingly “favored” by young urban white-collar workers. The lumbar intervertebral disc herniation occurs in the middle-aged and elderly people and people who maintain a fixed posture for a long time, such as office workers, computer operators, accountants, typists, teachers, drivers, these people lack physical exercise for a long time, and their lumbar vertebrae are subjected to static pressure for a long time, “seat” people’s lumbar vertebrae are very susceptible to lesions. In addition, long hours of heavy physical labor or long-term cold and wet environment degenerative changes in the lumbar intervertebral disc or trauma-induced rupture of the fibrous ring, the nucleus pulposus from the rupture, compression of the lumbar nerve root or cauda equina nerve, and a series of neurological symptoms such as lumbar leg radioactive pain, called lumbar disc herniation. The lumbar spine of people who work in the environment is also highly susceptible to lesions. The lumbar disc herniation is mostly seen in young adults aged 20-40 years old, especially in manual laborers or long-time sitting workers, with no significant difference in incidence between men and women. In addition to a few young people caused by trauma, the vast majority of people lack health care awareness, do not get the appropriate attention, do not pay attention to rest, caused by muscle strain, allowing the development of the disease, often resulting in the patient’s work life is seriously affected . In particular, some drivers and copywriters often experience neck and shoulder discomfort, lumbago, leg pain, numbness and other symptoms due to incorrect sitting posture or sedentary, which eventually leads to the occurrence of lumbar spine lesions. In women, it mostly occurs after pregnancy and childbirth, often with sudden onset of abnormally severe lumbar pain and impaired activity. How to prevent lumbar disc herniation? 1, personnel engaged in prolonged bending or long-term ambulatory work should maintain the correct posture to reduce the pressure within the lumbar disc and stretch the waist regularly. It is recommended that after 60 minutes of work should be active for 10 minutes to relieve tired muscles. 2, strengthen the lumbar back muscle exercise, because the strong lumbar back muscles to maintain and protect the lumbar spine. Such as “swallow fly”, “five-point”, swimming, etc. are good ways to exercise the lumbar back muscles. 3, life will be reasonable force. When we need to bend over to carry heavy objects, bend over to hold children or suddenly twist the waist, there is a risk of injury to the lumbar muscles and lumbar intervertebral discs. Therefore, when lifting heavy objects, it is recommended that you squat down and lean your body forward so that the gravity is shared among the leg muscles. Those who are less physically active should pay particular attention to this. 4, also pay attention to the warmth of the lumbar region.