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.
Whole-wheat pasta is a low glycemic index food. The glycemic index is a measure of how much carbohydrate-containing foods or drinks raise blood sugar levels after eating. Foods and beverages with high GI scores are more quickly digested by the body and cause a sharper spike in blood sugar.