Pain generated by the spinal disc is quite often misunderstood-partly because health professionals often do not agree on what spinal disc pathology is, and partly because the disc problems are not always well explained to (or understood by) patients. There are many different terms to describe spinal disc pathology (such as pinched nerve, herniated disc, bulging, ruptured or slipped disc,

Steps you can take to prevent back pain include the following: Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes. Consider having your gait evaluated and corrected, if appropriate, with regular spinal alignment. Make sure your work surface is at a comfortable height for you. Use a chair with good lower back support that may recline slightly. If you must sit for long periods, rest