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.
Grains. Grains are an important source of carbohydrates, as they contain healthy fiber. Whole grains have undergone little processing, making these grains a low-glycemic food. According to the Harvard School of Public Health, carbohydrates with a low-glycemic index can help control blood sugar. white or sweet baked potato has 30 g of carbohydrates, 1/2 cup of corn has 17 g and 1/2 cup of peas contains 7 g, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Eat a baked potato with your dinner, and include peas and corn in your diet on occasion.