Question 1

what kind of exercise is good for a herniated disc?

Accepted Answer

Core muscle strength: You need to do abdominal and low back strengthening and flexibility training. There are certain exercise regimens that are designed to stabilize the core muscles in the trunk to help with herniated disc issues.

Question 2

i possibly have herniated disc for a year. i have the symptoms but they are little and don't affect my day. if i do some exercises will herniated disc treated? and if i left untreated is dangerous?

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: Herniated disc is common and it is usually self-limited with or without exercise. However, with appropriate back exercise you may prevent the recurrence.

Question 3

would seated pec fly be safe exercise to do with degenerated/herniated disc?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That depends on where the herniation is: cervical, thoracic, or lumbar. More in fo isneeded.

Question 4

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 5

i heard that herniated disc patients shouldn't perform knee to chest exercise is it true?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Bringing your knees to your chest increases the pressure within the disc and should usually be avoided. If you have back pain from dysfunction of the facet joints, sacroiliac joints or muscles, then knee-to-chest is ok.

Question 6

can you suggest exercises post herniated disc surgery(discectomy)?

Accepted Answer

Herniated disc: The exercise are really based on where the pain distribution is location and any other associated signs or symptoms. Consultation with a local physical therapist would like be the best recommendation as they have the most experience in this type of treatment.

Question 7

trauma and back pain? i was hit by a drunk driver and have had back pain ever since. it's gotten much worse over the years and about eight months ago  i was told i had a herniated disc. about two weeks ago i was working on a ladder and fell about five or

Accepted Answer

There : There can be a number of things that occured to worsen your back pain. You could have a vertebral fracture. The disc may be more herniated or could actually extrude out. You could have ligament or muscle injuries. There could be pressure on a nerve root. In light of the severity of your pain, i recommend that you seek medical care.  In the meantime, heat from a shower or possibly a heating pad (don't burn yourself) may help to relax the muscles and increase circulation in the area to help remove pain chemicals.

Question 8

i have a herniated disc and torn hamstring from a workout injury. i needs to lose weight for my back too. what exercises can i do?

Accepted Answer

Cycling: You need to focus on low impact exercises that will not aggravate your back or your hamstring.  A stationary bike usually will provide just that.  Try the recumbant style for more support for your back.

Question 9

best exercises, stretches, remedies to heal a herniated disc in cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

Herniated disc: Diet and exercise will serve. Usually the more weight you lose, you can scatter the vertebral space

Question 10

i have a herniated disc in my lower back (l5-s1). is it safe to do spinning as exercise?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Spinning is an excellent, low impact activity. For patients with a herniated disk, it can be safe as long as it doesn't worsen symptoms.

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Would seated pec fly be safe exercise to do with degenerated/herniated disc?

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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?

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I heard that herniated disc patients shouldn't perform knee to chest exercise is it true?

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Can you suggest exercises post herniated disc surgery(discectomy)?

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Trauma and back pain? i was hit by a drunk driver and have had back pain ever since. it's gotten much worse over the years and about eight months ago i was told i had a herniated disc. about two weeks ago i was working on a ladder and fell about five or

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I have a herniated disc and torn hamstring from a workout injury. i needs to lose weight for my back too. what exercises can i do?

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I have a herniated disc in my lower back (l5-s1). is it safe to do spinning as exercise?

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