Cauda equina syndrome

High-risk occupations for disc herniation or spinal trauma (e.g., construction workers, agricultural workers, seamen, bricklayers, road menders, vehicle drivers, military personnel, law enforcement officers, firefighters) require adequate safety and preventative measures to be instituted by employers. These measures should include education, safe work practices, and restraint systems. Similar safety measures should apply for people taking part in high-risk recreational activities (e.g., vehicle racing, mountaineering, diving, horse riding, gymnastics).