Lumbar reverse arch and lumbar disc herniation the same?

Lumbar reverse arch and lumbar disc herniation are different, are two different diseases.

Lumbar reverse arch refers to the physiological curvature of the lumbar spine has changed, from the original "S" shape to "C" shape. Usually due to prolonged sitting incorrect, overwork, lumbar muscle strain and other reasons caused. Lumbar reverse arch can lead to lumbar pain, stiffness, soreness and other uncomfortable symptoms, but generally does not cause nerve root compression. Lumbar disc herniation refers to the rupture of the fibrous ring of the intervertebral disc, resulting in a part of the disc protruding into the spinal canal, compressing the nerve root or spinal cord, causing pain, numbness, fatigue and other symptoms of the lower limbs.