Question 1

is it possible to put a herniated disk back into place with yoga exercises?

Accepted Answer

Ill explain: Or you body reabsorbs while you do yoga dissapearance of herniation have observed over1-2 years weather extension excercise  played arole in this orrweather this was the natural course is unclear to me technically the exercises are mckenzi not yoga. Works for the young and flexible extension painful if you have facet arthritis try time and therapy before surgery.

Question 2

in case of herniated disk / ischias nerv, can the nerv itself be stretched out with exercise in order to minimize the "pinching" sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

May be: Exercises as physical therapy could help for rehabilitation.

Question 3

is there any way i can exercise with a herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Generally, cardiovascular exercises that do not aggravate symptoms are fine even if it means cross training ie swimming, treading water, walking, biking, elliptical, stairmaster but running could aggravate symptoms but not always but avoid rowing and any raquet sports and golf but walk the paths.  Yoga and pilates are also options.

Question 4

what are the main exercises to avoid with a herniated disk?

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Weight lifting: In general, weight lifting . A rowing machine as well if having active symptoms.  Weight lifting on a bench with smaller loads and higher reps may be ok if not reproducing pain but any dead lifts or squats should be avoided.  Running is ok unless it aggravates symptoms.

Question 5

exercises that are safe after lower spine surgery for herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Clearance by surgeon: After clearance, a progressive program emphasizing core strengthening, flexibility, good posture, and proper use of lower back mechanics. Don't do those things that aggravate your symptoms. May need work with a physical therapist or trainer.

Question 6

how serious is a having a herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on size, amount of inflammation, location (neck, mid back, low back, against spinal cord, against nerve but not cord). Sometimes it keeps nerves or spinal cord from working properly. Other times it causes pain. Sometimes it is silent (no symptoms, problems). Most improve with time. Treatment depends on how severe the symptoms are, whether or not they are worsening, & how long they last.

Question 7

what do you recommend for herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Proper evaluation: This needs  an appropriate evaluation. How much damage is it  causing.  A few need immediate emergency surgery while  most  need appropriate physical therapy. In some cases injection of corticosteroids in the back  in a location called  the epidural space between the spinal cord and  the vertebrae, this is done to decrease swelling around the disk to decrease  pain and let the herniation resolve.

Question 8

herniated disk poping noises pain on left side why ?

Accepted Answer

I don't think: your herniated disc is source of popping sensation. You should have your doctor investigate another cause.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

See Below: A spinal disc is kind of like a jelly filled donut.  The outer ring of the disc ("donut") is make up of a firm cartilage called the annulus fibrosus.  The inner portion of the disc ("jelly") is called the nucleus pulposus.  Over time or with trauma the annulus can eventually tear or rupture.  The "jelly" in the middle of the disc can then squeeze out or "herniate" causing pain or nerve compression

Question 10

is there a chance to have a recurrent for the herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If you have had a herniated disk, this can shrink and desiccate over several months, but a traumatic event could result in more local damage and cause additional herniation or even fragmentation and either could compress a nerve root.

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Is there any way i can exercise with a herniated disk?

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Exercises that are safe after lower spine surgery for herniated disk?

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