Alas, even within this bastion of strength, lower back pain may find its way. Various factors conspire to disrupt the lumbar harmony, including herniated discs, wayward postures in sleep, sitting, or standing, improper lifting techniques, precipitous falls, osteoarthritis, and the stealthy onset of degenerative disc disease. The lumbar region, formidable though it may be, is not invincible against the trials and tribulations of everyday life.