A damaged disc in the lower lumbar region may cause sacrum pain as it compresses the spinal nerves. A bulging or herniated disc is often the result of too much sitting with associated poor posture. Improving posture and relieving pressure on the disc will facilitate healing.
In contrast, vegetarian protein sources that contain carbohydrates have a moderate glycemic index and should be consumed in moderate amounts; these include legumes, soy beans, soy milk, tempeh, vegetable burgers, nonfat milk and nonfat plain yogurt without added sugar. 5. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. 6.
1 Low glycemic index foods provide your body with sources of longer lasting energy, and help you avoid the feeling of energy peaks and valleys. 2  Good examples of low-glycemic index foods include root vegetables (e.g., yams, sweet potatoes, turnips, Jerusalem artichokes, celery), and whole-grain products.