Prevention of Slipped disc

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A few sensible precautions and a healthy lifestyle can help prevent back pain or a slipped disc and decrease the chances of the recurrence of a previous injury:

Regular exercise can decrease the hardening and natural breakdown of the discs in your back that comes with the aging process. It can also help keep the supporting back muscles strong and supple. Both should help prevent injury.
Use the correct techniques for lifting. Lifting should be done with your back straight and your legs bent and taking the weight. Heavy lifting while bending or twisting should be avoided.
Make sure you warm-up and cool down with stretching exercises before any workout or sports activity.
Make sure you have a comfortable, supportive seat when sitting or driving for a long period and take breaks to stretch and walk around if possible.
If you are overweight there is extra stress on your back. Losing weight will help.
Try to keep a good posture. Try to walk or stand with your head and shoulders slightly back. When sitting at a desk, make sure that your chair is the right height for the desk. Your feet should be able to rest flat on the floor with your knees bent at 90Â°.
You should sleep on a bed with a mattress that matches and supports your spineâ€™s natural curves.