Reduce the pressure on your discs by: Disc Injury can be a mild tear on the outside of the Disc or a more serious tear which is a Disc Herniation. Unfortunately, every time you bend forward, more intensely if you are holding a load and you sit while doing so, you are at a greater risk for Herniation.
Avoid sitting for long periods of time along with bending, twisting and carrying heavy items for long periods of time.
While doing manual work, you can wear a support belt .
Avoid driving for prolonged periods of time.