Introduction. Intensification of lumbar-sacral discopathy symptoms to a great extent results from maladjustment of the workstation in relation to ergonomic guidelines, working in a forced body position and hard physical labour. Aim. The analysis lumbar-sacral discopathy development, work-related nurses’ health problem. Material and methods. The survey was performed with a diagnostic poll method among 100 randomly selected nurses. Participation in the survey was voluntary and anonymous. The questionnaire consisted of 20 questions and the survey was carried out in 2013. Results. Lumbar-sacral discopathy is a health problem for N=29 respondents with job tenure of 21 years and more (p<0,05). Limb numbness, pain radiating down to the buttock and the knee, spine pain are frequent problems. The forced body position and/or sudden change in the body position and hard physical labour may lead to occurrence of lumbar-sacral discopathy. Conclusions. The lumbar spine pain problem in the occupational group of nurses is of great significance. Nurses with longer job tenure are more susceptible to discopathy.

Key words: nursing, spine, health risks, lumbar-sacral discopathy.