Have you ever thought that your lumbar intervertebral discs may be "quietly" protruding without you realizing it? This is like a "quiet revolution", and the black hand behind the scenes, but may be your daily inseparable office chair! Now many office workers sit in the office every day, like glue on the chair of the bird. In particular, some people are used to shoulders slightly shrugged, chest included, the body leaning forward as if they are staring intently at the computer screen. But such a sitting posture is like the lumbar spine wearing heavy shackles so that it is under great pressure.
The lumbar intervertebral disc is like a fragile "bubble" filled with the nucleus pulposus, the "naughty little guy". When you sit for a long time to keep leaning forward, this "bubble" will be from the upper and lower two vertebrae of the double squeeze, and the pressure will increase. Finally, one day, the "bubble" can not withstand, and the "naughty little guy" nucleus pulposus breaks through the "bubble" of the bondage, on the back of the nerve compression. At this point, you may feel lumbar pain, or even one or both lower limbs numbness, this is the lumbar disc herniation. What's worse, by sitting in the same position for a long time, your muscles will become "lazy" and "weak", and your strength and endurance will gradually decrease. It's like a spring that becomes less elastic and resilient when compressed for a long period. As a result, all of your upper body weight will be pressed on the lumbar spine, which puts more and more pressure on the intervertebral discs, and the wear and tear will naturally become more and more severe.
The correct sitting posture should look like this:
For those of you who work at a desk for long periods, it's like you're preparing for a fancy dinner party, and the first thing you need to do is to make sure that the height of your desk and chair and the position of your computer are perfect so that you can look your most elegant. Imagine your spine as a fine silver cutlery, keep it straight and don't let it bend or twist. Your head, neck, and chest, on the other hand, are the stars of the dinner party, showing off their most elegant curves.
And, your chair backrest is like your personal butler; it should have a comfortable backward tilt to give your lumbar spine something to lean on and not hang over. Material-wise, choosing a backrest that is rigid or on the hard side is like choosing a strict and reliable butler to give your lumbar spine optimal support.
Sedentary tip: Every 30 to 60 minutes, get up and walk around as if you were at a dinner party and needed a little break to get some fresh air, stretch and relax. Don't sit there all the time or your muscles will start to "protest"!
Exercises for the strength of the lumbar back muscles: The first step in the treatment of herniated discs is like a long vacation for the lumbar spine so that it can rest and regain its original elasticity and thickness. But that's not enough, the real key is exercise to maintain the balance of strength in the discs. It's like when you're preparing for a dinner party, not only do you have to prepare the venue and the tableware, but you also have to make sure that the ingredients are fresh and the taste is balanced. Only then can you truly prevent and treat a herniated disc?
Dear friends, don't put your lumbar spine through this "torture" anymore! Stand up and walk around a bit, stretch, and give your lumbar spine and muscles a vacation! In this way, your lumbar spine will thank you and make your life more comfortable and healthy!
