The most important thing is to adjust your lifestyle. Sit correctly if your job requires you to be in front of a computer for hours at a time, or if standing all day is part of your working day. Adopting good postural hygiene is vitally important to alleviate pain symptoms.
There are lifestyle habits that will help reduce pain and discomfort in the initial phase of a herniated disc injury. You can apply ice and a compression garment if you are experiencing lower back discomfort for the first time.