Hurting: Incresing disc pressure with squats squats have caused disc herniation seems like a poor choice irritated nerve respond best to rest use pain ad your guide you can heal on your own but im not sure anybody can fix themselves.
Answered 1/26/2013
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Depends: Having an imaging study showing a disc herniation does not mean that the said herniation is causing symptoms. The significance could be determined by a thorough history and physical examination. Simple squats in isolation would not be optimal for maintaining a healthy back. Rather, exercises geared towards maintaining flexibility and strenghtening core back and abdominal muscles should be the goal.
Answered 5/5/2015
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Let me help: As long those exercises are not painful you could do them.
Answered 1/15/2013
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Exercise in general: Is beneficial & 90% of disc herniations resolve nonoperatively. In terms of specific exercises, core strengthening is important but so is technique. The type of exercise may need to be modified if it aggravates any symptoms. If not, then you can continue but don't forget to include cardiovascular and flexibility routines as well. Cross training can help minimize a chance of exacerbation.
Answered 1/18/2013
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