Question 1

can you use a treadmill if you have a herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Probably could: Keep the treadmill level, at a relatively low speed, perhaps no more than 3 mph.  Use for about 10-15 min initially, and slowly build up duration and speed but perhaps work closely with physical therapist or trainer to be safe.  If done correctly, you will maintain fitness, while your herniated disk desiccates and shrinks.

Question 2

i have 2 herniated disk on my lower back due to a car accident, every time i'm on my period my back hurts to the point i can't walk, is that normal?

Accepted Answer

It is not normal: Pain is never normal. There are various lower back disorders which could cause pain during the period. I can appreciate your concerned about your health, but finding a proper diagnosis and treatment may be the answer to your worries. Rec.: see your physician for examination, tests and referral, if needed, for the treatment.

Question 3

i was lifting furniture 7 days ago. about 3 hours later, i started to notice really bad lower back pain, and it hurts to sit, stand, walk, or even lie down. i feel this dull aching pain that's concentrated in my lower back

herniated disk? a strain?

Accepted Answer

Sort out : Disc injury might lead to unilateral leg pain, numbness, weakness BUT sacroiliac and facet problems might also radiate somewhat.  Persistent symptoms urge need for evaluation and lumbar imaging

Question 4

my wife has severe lower back pain. the pain came on gradually. she can walk with the aid of a walker. she has noradicular pain. the doctor in the er thinks that it is a herniated disk but i think it is a spasm. your opinion?

Accepted Answer

Back pain: Has she had studies of her back? That may be needed to clearly know what  the underlying problem is.  Er's are more for dealing with issues acutely vice doing the longer workups that occur over time.  What does her regular doctor think? She can have spasm with a herniated disk.  Where is your practice?

Question 5

husbands left side of lower back hurts when he walks, when laying down flexing right leg sends a sharp pain. some swelling, herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Cross SLR : This could be a sign of a lumbar spine intervertebral disc herniation or something else. See your doctor for further evaluation and  examination. The history and exam may be able to diagnose a disc herniation. An MRI is often needed to confirm the diagnosis and to help guide treatment options.

Question 6

can i walk a marathon if i have a herniated disc?

Accepted Answer

Probably would not: No real reason to walk 26miles with a problem in the spinal column.

Question 7

i recently found out that i have a small herniated disc in my lower back. it does not hurt so bad as of now but when i try to walk for exercise it hur?

Accepted Answer

Disc Herniation: Most herniated discs heal on their own--80%. For those that are too painful or fail to improve with pt, nsaid's, 6-18 weeks time, nerve blocks, other medications, then discectomy (plucking out the ruptured fragment) is very successful. In the neck, this is often accompanied by disc replacement or fusion. In the lumbar spine, discectomy is all that is necessary.

Question 8

herniated disc l5-s1. pain increased over a few months, improved but after starting gym again, became acute. i have been resting 2 months now and improving slowly. can walk 5 min before pain. should i just wait longer? is it likely to just go away ?

Accepted Answer

You have options: Would consider an evaluation and maybe lumbar epidural corticosteroid injection. Clarity will help

Question 9

i have bulging/herniated disc 4 months now. i get cramp on left side and dull pain when i walk more then 1/2 mile. should i stop walking?

Accepted Answer

Maybe  maybe not: Trying to stay active can help  maybe water aerobics  try walking backwards 
also see a physical therapist and learn a good program of back exercises done carefully and regularly 
many of these things gradually get better over time   hope you feel better.

Question 10

q i have a possible herniated disc between t10-t12 severe pain 3 days ago hip weakness and pain. then last night i tried to move quickly away &  it was so painful that now i can barely walk from pain and  i. what can i do or what can the dr dp?

Accepted Answer

: You should see a neurologist or spine surgeon as soon as possible. This may be just muscle spasm or inflammation but if you do have a herniated disk with nerve or spinal cord compression it is an emergency. Go to an ER if you do not have a physician to call. An MRI will show whether this is a disk herniation and then treatment options can be considered.

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Can I walk on a treadmill with a herniated disk

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Can you use a treadmill if you have a herniated disk?

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I have 2 herniated disk on my lower back due to a car accident, every time i'm on my period my back hurts to the point i can't walk, is that normal?

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I was lifting furniture 7 days ago. about 3 hours later, i started to notice really bad lower back pain, and it hurts to sit, stand, walk, or even lie down. i feel this dull aching pain that's concentrated in my lower back herniated disk? a strain?

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My wife has severe lower back pain. the pain came on gradually. she can walk with the aid of a walker. she has noradicular pain. the doctor in the er thinks that it is a herniated disk but i think it is a spasm. your opinion?

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Husbands left side of lower back hurts when he walks, when laying down flexing right leg sends a sharp pain. some swelling, herniated disk?

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Can i walk a marathon if i have a herniated disc?

A member asked:

I recently found out that i have a small herniated disc in my lower back. it does not hurt so bad as of now but when i try to walk for exercise it hur?

A member asked:

Herniated disc l5-s1. pain increased over a few months, improved but after starting gym again, became acute. i have been resting 2 months now and improving slowly. can walk 5 min before pain. should i just wait longer? is it likely to just go away ?

A member asked:

I have bulging/herniated disc 4 months now. i get cramp on left side and dull pain when i walk more then 1/2 mile. should i stop walking?

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Q i have a possible herniated disc between t10-t12 severe pain 3 days ago hip weakness and pain. then last night i tried to move quickly away & it was so painful that now i can barely walk from pain and i. what can i do or what can the dr dp?

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