Does obesity have an impact on lumbar disc herniation

Lumbar disc herniation refers to lumbar disc herniation. Mild obesity may not have an effect on lumbar disc herniation, but severe obesity may have an impact on lumbar disc herniation. It is recommended that patients seek medical attention promptly and receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a physician. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. No impact: For mildly obese individuals, due to less fat accumulation, the compression on the lumbar spine is relatively small, so the impact on lumbar disc herniation is also relatively small. Patients should engage in targeted exercises such as yoga, Pilates, etc., which can help improve body flexibility and balance, and relieve pressure on the waist.

2. Impact: For severely obese individuals, as their weight increases, the lumbar spine needs to bear greater load, especially the lumbar intervertebral disc. As a buffer pad connecting the vertebrae, it bears the stress transmitted by the weight of the upper body, causing the lumbar intervertebral disc to be under high pressure for a long time, which can accelerate the degeneration of the intervertebral disc, make the annulus fibrosus more prone to rupture, and increase the risk of nucleus pulposus protrusion.

Patients should eat more cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, etc. in their daily lives, control their calorie intake, and ensure that the daily calorie intake is lower than the calorie expenditure, so as to help the body burn fat. At the same time, reduce sedentary time and get up and move around every half hour.