Our patients who have been diagnosed with a herniated disc or have undergone surgery for this reason, please pay attention to the chart above.This graph shows the changes in the pressure of the disc between the lumbar vertebrae (that is, the place where the herniated disc originates) according to the posture or sitting of the person.Lowest pressure of the disc: Lying down, Highest: Seen trying to lift something in a sitting position.
To our patients always; We recommend getting up and walking for 10 minutes every hour while working in the office or at home, sitting at home-work or in any means of transportation.As can be seen in the graph, when you stand up from a sitting position, the pressure inside the disc decreases by about 35%.Another point to note is that when you lean forward and also lean forward and lift something, the intradisc pressure increases significantly.
The lowest pressure when sitting is provided when sitting in an upright position in the chair and seat.For this reason, keeping our posture upright while sitting and sitting in chairs with documented orthopedic suitability if possible in the office and ensuring that there is always lumbar support can be considered among the most important factors to protect lumbar health.Again, in the case of lying on the back, the pressure inside the disc decreases by one third compared to lying on its side.
