Lots of good advice here. I’m about 3 months off a disc herniation and feeling like a million bucks. Immediately stopped any alcohol or smoke ingestion. Changed my diet. Progressive stretching. Personally once I was able to start planking for longer and longer time periods, I was able to progress significantly. Backing off triggering pain was key as well. Possibly the best of all the videos I’ve seen on the topic. If you are as depressed and hopeless as I felt, just know there is hope. Help yourself!
@@DoNotAlterDNA started at 3 sets of 20 seconds. I’m doing it for 5-6 minutes straight now for multiple sets. My core and back are stronger than they’ve ever been 7 months in. Squat university on RUclips will change your life.
I avoided refused cervical surgery. Taking a lot of vitamins daily to help promote tissue repair. I went from loss of balance, barely walking, numbness in arms and legs, neck paid to now having no pain and fully functioning again. I’ve been wearing a neck brace religiously and only doing moderate physical activity
I'm 54 and been lifting weights for 40 years. I started noticing pain in my right hip after heavy deep squat workouts and later after deadlifts about 4 years ago. I tried to work thru it, but the pain got worse and became almost constant about a year ago, mostly while standing and walking at work. Finally saw a dr and thought it was bursitis. Got a cort shot that did nothing. Xrays showed some minor hip labral tears, but he said pain on the outside of the hip is more than likely from a back issue. Sure enough, after hip mri and 6 weeks PT that didnt help I got a back mri that showed multiple bulging discs, but one that is bad and looks to be pushing on the main nerve on the right side near the bottom vertibrae. The dr said there was nothing he could do as I wasnt bad enough for surgery. I could try a pain shot, but that would just mask the pain and not fix anything. So Ive been trying some peptides and supplements and modifed my workouts. I guess no more deadlifts or back squats or anything heavy on the spine at least for now. Its been a few months and still not much if any better. I do smoke, but not a lot and have trouble getting enough sleep as Im a 3rd shifter with a rotating schedule. I know I need more sleep both for healing my back and to gain muscle better, but tried about everything as far as sleep aides and nothing seems to work for long. Anyway any suggestions besides giving up lifting? I am doing more cardio and core exercises now and stretching. I think my big mistake was rounding my back during heavy lifts and not stretching. Plus getting older lol.
I have numbness and thingling in hands, later it extended to legs but without back pain. After doing exercises by my selfe, now I'm also in pain. This was my doctors advice, just do excercise,... But when you are hurt you can't exercise as you are healty. You need guidance from a proffesional! Next week starting with PT...
The biggest factor is how much compression on the nerve the disc is applying and this can be gauged by how far down the leg the psin travells,the second factor is the condition of the patient overall health,factor number 3 is existing medication the patient is all ready on if they have high blood pressure then naproxen for example os a definite no no as it raises blood pressure, factor four is will power because without will power the patient will not put themselves through the pain of surrounding fascia tissue massage and stretching the shortened muscles snd strengthening also,factor five diet go vegan or vegetarian it greatly reduces inflammation in your body by 40% and factor six is time, understand that ot will get better but it takes time snd misinformation on utube about 6 weeks is so far off the mark it really is,factor seven is the age of the patient.
@jaysonterry4746 you'll be OK. Research the effects of vitamin c on herniated discs. It's a great vitamin. I reherniated mine 2 weeks ago. Pain at a 10. Immediately did a round of steroids and started about 20k MG of vitamin c a day. I'm at a 3 or 4 only 2 weeks in and been working a physical job last 4 days. It hurts but no where near the first time. Started the vitamin c at like 10 weeks first time. Wish I knew then what I know now
@@Thebombboom wow thank you man! Ill get some asap. I was looking last night at different type of pills you can use for it. Will def try this! Hows your nerve pain?
One of the best videos out here on this topic. 4.5 years with disk herniation, went really good after tho years then I took showeld snow along side with a lot of core exercises. Been in bed for a 12 weeks now, forgot hos disabling and painful this is. Tried to train my way out of it, worsening the symptoms like h*ll. Er, morfin - nightmare. Back to baby steps, avoiding trigger the nerves. Took me 3 months first time. To all who read this: listen to your body and have faith. It's hard psychologically, you will Crack down during the intense weeks, but give it time. Bless you all during the hardship ❤you will be better
I’m in year 5 of this. 22mm disc herniation & annual tear in 2019. I’ve had so many setbacks and flareups. And I had another really painful flareup this past month. The mental battle has been off the charts. But I’m learning and believe I can still overcome and this.
Informative video. Hey doc dos dulge disc heal? Its nor hernated. And i in lots of lower back pain, the mri shows 2 bulge disc in the lower back. I on pain medications for 2 months now. I get weakness in my legs as well. I keep a straight posture and avoid twisting and so. My walking is verv slow and same with all my movements. Im very depressed and worried. Plz advice
This did not heal the first time and I have surgery 37 months in. I was only 29 years old when herniated and not living healthy and kept doing labour through injury. This time around 11 years later, yea I’m 7 years sober and dedicating my whole life to recovery. But it’s not healing many months in. I don’t do labour work I don’t smoke. It’s not healing and I’m given 3 years to even see a surgeon here in Canada. My herniation was very severe.
Hi Doctor I have a 3 prtroution disc in my upper back and they are very small .also I have 2 prtroution in my lower back .I did everything exercise .I see many phizyo nothing help me .almost one year I have a pain I don’t know what can I do .all my body in the pain .could you please help me .thank you
Sorry to hear that! I have a lot of videos on this as this is our speciality. Please make sure you download our FREE back pain guide as its very helpful for this type of injury. drjoshjagoda.ac-page.com/lowbackpainguide
Thanks Doctor! I just subscribed to your channel! I’m going through an injury right now. About 3 weeks ago I got swept in Jiu Jitsu. And instead of break falling properly, I basically landed on my neck, with the pain travelling down my neck. I wish I could take time off but I got a competition coming up in two weeks. I really hope I don’t have to pull out of the competition.
@@DrJoshJagoda Thank you again Doctor! I’m so fortunate to have finally found a channel specifically for healing from BJJ and grappling injuries! I’m looking through your other videos now to seek tips on how to recover quicker! But you’re right, I might need hands on therapy… I think I might need chiropractic help! 💪
Lots of good advice here. I’m about 3 months off a disc herniation and feeling like a million bucks. Immediately stopped any alcohol or smoke ingestion. Changed my diet. Progressive stretching. Personally once I was able to start planking for longer and longer time periods, I was able to progress significantly. Backing off triggering pain was key as well. Possibly the best of all the videos I’ve seen on the topic. If you are as depressed and hopeless as I felt, just know there is hope. Help yourself!
How long are those "longer and longer time periods"?
@@DoNotAlterDNA started at 3 sets of 20 seconds. I’m doing it for 5-6 minutes straight now for multiple sets. My core and back are stronger than they’ve ever been 7 months in. Squat university on RUclips will change your life.
How you're doing rn?
@@junaidbaloch9897 better than ever and always vigilant.
@@junaidbaloch9897 better than ever
12 weeks??? I've had chronic pain for 2 years from bulging disc!
I avoided refused cervical surgery. Taking a lot of vitamins daily to help promote tissue repair. I went from loss of balance, barely walking, numbness in arms and legs, neck paid to now having no pain and fully functioning again. I’ve been wearing a neck brace religiously and only doing moderate physical activity
Vitamin c, imperative for growth and healing of disc material
I healed mine. Guys never stop your efforts. It is possible!!!
So you are able to do everything such as gym activities and bending, running etc.?
@@pranavdixit6267 Yes. I am deadlifting and doing weighted backsquads as well.
I'm 54 and been lifting weights for 40 years. I started noticing pain in my right hip after heavy deep squat workouts and later after deadlifts about 4 years ago. I tried to work thru it, but the pain got worse and became almost constant about a year ago, mostly while standing and walking at work. Finally saw a dr and thought it was bursitis. Got a cort shot that did nothing. Xrays showed some minor hip labral tears, but he said pain on the outside of the hip is more than likely from a back issue. Sure enough, after hip mri and 6 weeks PT that didnt help I got a back mri that showed multiple bulging discs, but one that is bad and looks to be pushing on the main nerve on the right side near the bottom vertibrae. The dr said there was nothing he could do as I wasnt bad enough for surgery. I could try a pain shot, but that would just mask the pain and not fix anything. So Ive been trying some peptides and supplements and modifed my workouts. I guess no more deadlifts or back squats or anything heavy on the spine at least for now. Its been a few months and still not much if any better. I do smoke, but not a lot and have trouble getting enough sleep as Im a 3rd shifter with a rotating schedule. I know I need more sleep both for healing my back and to gain muscle better, but tried about everything as far as sleep aides and nothing seems to work for long. Anyway any suggestions besides giving up lifting? I am doing more cardio and core exercises now and stretching. I think my big mistake was rounding my back during heavy lifts and not stretching. Plus getting older lol.
I have numbness and thingling in hands, later it extended to legs but without back pain. After doing exercises by my selfe, now I'm also in pain. This was my doctors advice, just do excercise,... But when you are hurt you can't exercise as you are healty. You need guidance from a proffesional! Next week starting with PT...
The biggest factor is how much compression on the nerve the disc is applying and this can be gauged by how far down the leg the psin travells,the second factor is the condition of the patient overall health,factor number 3 is existing medication the patient is all ready on if they have high blood pressure then naproxen for example os a definite no no as it raises blood pressure, factor four is will power because without will power the patient will not put themselves through the pain of surrounding fascia tissue massage and stretching the shortened muscles snd strengthening also,factor five diet go vegan or vegetarian it greatly reduces inflammation in your body by 40% and factor six is time, understand that ot will get better but it takes time snd misinformation on utube about 6 weeks is so far off the mark it really is,factor seven is the age of the patient.
4 weeks into mine, and I’ve got numbness constantly in my big toe and some times radiates to the bottom of my foot. How screwed am I
@jaysonterry4746 you'll be OK. Research the effects of vitamin c on herniated discs. It's a great vitamin. I reherniated mine 2 weeks ago. Pain at a 10. Immediately did a round of steroids and started about 20k MG of vitamin c a day. I'm at a 3 or 4 only 2 weeks in and been working a physical job last 4 days. It hurts but no where near the first time. Started the vitamin c at like 10 weeks first time. Wish I knew then what I know now
@@Thebombboom wow thank you man! Ill get some asap. I was looking last night at different type of pills you can use for it. Will def try this! Hows your nerve pain?
One of the best videos out here on this topic. 4.5 years with disk herniation, went really good after tho years then I took showeld snow along side with a lot of core exercises. Been in bed for a 12 weeks now, forgot hos disabling and painful this is. Tried to train my way out of it, worsening the symptoms like h*ll. Er, morfin - nightmare. Back to baby steps, avoiding trigger the nerves. Took me 3 months first time. To all who read this: listen to your body and have faith. It's hard psychologically, you will Crack down during the intense weeks, but give it time. Bless you all during the hardship ❤you will be better
I’m in year 5 of this. 22mm disc herniation & annual tear in 2019. I’ve had so many setbacks and flareups. And I had another really painful flareup this past month. The mental battle has been off the charts. But I’m learning and believe I can still overcome and this.
Hi doc,
I wonder about your last name- in polish jagoda mean berry.
Informative video. Hey doc dos dulge disc heal? Its nor hernated. And i in lots of lower back pain, the mri shows 2 bulge disc in the lower back. I on pain medications for 2 months now. I get weakness in my legs as well. I keep a straight posture and avoid twisting and so. My walking is verv slow and same with all my movements. Im very depressed and worried. Plz advice
Mine is 4.5 years.
Mine is 3 yrs i want to ger rid of this plz god
I have horrible chronic pain now for 4 weeks in my upper back .....
This did not heal the first time and I have surgery 37 months in. I was only 29 years old when herniated and not living healthy and kept doing labour through injury.
This time around 11 years later, yea I’m 7 years sober and dedicating my whole life to recovery. But it’s not healing many months in. I don’t do labour work I don’t smoke. It’s not healing and I’m given 3 years to even see a surgeon here in Canada. My herniation was very severe.
Great advice 😊 Thanks !
Thanks! I’ll assume this also counts for mid back pain?
This is typically for neck or lower back pain but yes, it can be true for mid back
What to do if no good therapist around me?
Contact us. We can either find someone for you or do digital .
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See a orthopedic doctor
I have this pain for years, s there any help for me?
Surgery? I would get a MRI if I was you
Hi Doctor I have a 3 prtroution disc in my upper back and they are very small .also I have 2 prtroution in my lower back .I did everything exercise .I see many phizyo nothing help me .almost one year I have a pain I don’t know what can I do .all my body in the pain .could you please help me .thank you
Sorry to hear that! I have a lot of videos on this as this is our speciality. Please make sure you download our FREE back pain guide as its very helpful for this type of injury.
drjoshjagoda.ac-page.com/lowbackpainguide
How are u now. I also having same problem. Pls help me
Thanks Doctor! I just subscribed to your channel! I’m going through an injury right now. About 3 weeks ago I got swept in Jiu Jitsu. And instead of break falling properly, I basically landed on my neck, with the pain travelling down my neck. I wish I could take time off but I got a competition coming up in two weeks. I really hope I don’t have to pull out of the competition.
Sorry to hear and thanks for watching. I hope you heal quickly. If you want to accelerate your recovery, you may need some hands on therapy too
@@DrJoshJagoda Thank you again Doctor! I’m so fortunate to have finally found a channel specifically for healing from BJJ and grappling injuries! I’m looking through your other videos now to seek tips on how to recover quicker! But you’re right, I might need hands on therapy… I think I might need chiropractic help! 💪