13 Things You're Doing That Makes A Herniated Disc WORSE
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2024
- Herniated discs are frequently a source of back pain for people in their 40s and up. Sometimes they happen in people as young as 20 years old!
Surgeries like a discectomy and a spinal fusion, where they drill metal rods and screws into the spine, are often done as a surgical treatment for herniated discs.
There are so many things to do that will help improve a herniated disc naturally without surgery. But there are also soooo many wrong things to do that usually make back pain worse.
In this video, Dr. David tells you the top 13 things that absolutely make back pain from a herniated disc worse.
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00:00 Top 13 Things That Absolutely Make Back Pain From A Herniated Disc Worse
00:50 Planks
01:40 Cobra Stretches
02:22 Repeated Back Bending
03:18 Twisting Stretches
04:06 Twisting Exercises
04:43 Back Exercises
05:52 Walking
07:04 Ball Squeezing Exercises
08:49 Avoiding Abdominal Exercise
10:43 Leg Raise Exercises
12:46 Impactful Activities
14:10 Wrong Weightlifting technique
15:40 Disc Herniation Surgery
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Thank you for this video, and also the video for herniated disc exercises. Understanding what does and doesn’t help has given me clarity and has helped me deal positively with my injury. Thank you.
Thank you for all the information… it is very helpful.. very glad that people like you exist… wish you all the best in life ❤
Thank you Dr. David for this medical issue it helped a lot for all people have problems in part of the body .
Thank you for your great and helpful video
I have definitely been doing some of these since my injury. I believe these exercises lost me the healing I gained from taking it easy 😬 Thank you for the education!
Hi Dr. David Middaugh, thank you for your video. Do you think it is also needed to spend more time lying down in a T4 Syndrom? I have suffered debilitating pain in my thorassic back, like a stuck knife in there, for the last 13 years, but it has never been as bad as in 2023. I have started your shrugging exercise to lift the vertebrae and no other exercise has brought me so much relief. Now im thinking what else can i do to heal as fast as possible, to end this living hell. Thank you very much for your information and help 👍😘
i had bad posture from gaming and sitting at the computer for years. it resulted in alot of herniated discs in my thoracic and cervical spine. i herniated my cervical bad 2 years ago and took 1 month of rest went to a chiro and a physical therapist and learned some exercises to do on my own.. i then proceeded to build muscle. and it really helped. it wasn't until i started using ice and heat pads on my back and upper arms that i really found a miraculous recovery. it really healed the inflammation i didnt realize i had for years and i could move sooooooooo much easier. you gota keep up with the exercise though or the body regressses!
This is so good. You are so right- there is so so much confusion about what to do and what not to do with a herniated disc. I have had a c5c6 herniation for 15 months and I'm a very very active person, who exercises daily and it's really messed up my life. I had surgery 6 mo ago but it didn't work, so I'm doing an ACDF in about a month.
Hey Kelly, we are so sorry to hear about your herniated disc and surgery :-( Keep focusing on building the right muscles so that you can go back to leading a healthy and active lifestyle. Here is a playlist on herniated discs in case you need it:
“Cervical (Neck) Disc Herniation Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbqKvMOYeNyP0sqAZr9XocN
I had a spinal fusion back in 2008 on L3-L4 and L5-S1. I was 23 and had tried everything. It gave me my life back! The last year or so the intense pain has creeped back to that same area. I should probably get an updated MRI, but I'm not sure i want to know.
I had a stem cell injection June ‘23, 4 weeks later I felt like $1 million. Then I got brave and it hurt again. Just had another shot 10 days ago plus an exosome injection at the same time. Feeling good so far. Going to get another 4 weeks in. Stem cells are from Whartons jelly. Not getting surgery!!!
How much is stem cell ??
Do you have any exercises that strenthen the core but don't make a herniated disc in the lower neck/upper thorax area worse? I have found out planks make it worse and also that exercise where you are on your heels and elbow and lift up your lower back and rump. Both these exercises have been strengthening my core and improving my lower back muscle strength, but I recently (4 weeks ago) aggravated a long term injury at C6-C7 and also at T1? between my shoulder blades. I cut back on those exercises, and the injury was improving after four weeks, but going back to my normal core exercises are re-aggravating it. What can I do?
We do twisting in my chair yoga class now I know not to do it anymore how do I strengthen my glute muscles? I have hip bursitis and just had a prp injection what exercises can I do for pain relief?I tried bending over the other day and it was very painful and how about doing clams? My pt recommended clams for my bursitis I'm glad I can heal from a herniated disc 😊
So what's your opinion on McKenzie exercises?
So I am also curious about this. The cobra pose exercise is one of the mckenzie exercises for herniated disc, and recommended by brad and bob physical therapists.
@Yunkong01 yes, I feel like this video goes against everything my PT suggested.
My most comfortable position when in chronic pain with herniated L5 S1 is laying with two pillows under my chest in a semi cobra position.
I’m now considering PRP injections.
What about the McKenzie Method?
I use a ab wheel to strengthen my abs. So far I’ve been good . Is that recommended by you has a safe way ?
I spent a month at a physical therapy place doing half of these exercises! No wonder I'm not any better.
Me too. I ended up worse instead of better. Obviously a nationwide problem.
Hey Snowps1, we are so sorry you went through that! :-( Here is a playlist with exercises that could help! Check it out:
"Herniated Disc Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVR
So what should I do then to improve my situation? Is there any exercise that can help?
Sleeping 😂😂
Joke aside, try hanging, L sit pull ups, push ups, and generally exercise but don't compromise on form, nor do extreme movements. And lose weight if overweight.
Hi I have herniated and building disc in my left side lower back; plus I have pinch nerves in my left side leg I did therapy but didn’t help what should I do and where is your clinic located is it in NYC I will love to visit cause I am thinking of surgery if my disc can heal naturally that will be great
Is prolotherapy and stem cell injections helps bulge disks? Thanks
Thanks!
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Wow my pt told me to do all the things you said nor to do. No wonder i have not healed in 30 months of pt i have very tight hips and back pain. And front of thigh area
Hey Eloise, we are so sorry to hear about your back and thigh pain :-( Here is a list of exercises you could do in case you need it:
"Herniated Disc Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVR
So what are best excises for herniated disc
Check his videos I just watched one about on his channel
I remember he showed exercise how to strengthen your tummy muscles and tilding your hip forward
The physical therapist i went to was having me "warm up" on an exercise bike and I couldn't stand up straight after a few minutes on it. And then after therapy I could barely walk for two days. After i had surgery I saw a different physical therapist and he said that the type of disc herniation I had was the less common type so everything the previous place was doing made it worse.
I know surgery is not recommended but I did physical therapy, injections, chiropractic, decompression therapy, and acupuncture with no relief and finally had surgery. I live alone and I couldn't continue to be in so much pain that I wasn't able to do normal things around the house and months of pain was just too much.
Wow I am so confused because those first few exercises are the top herniated disc exercises I see on other videos from other PTs! They say it helps put the disc back in so now I don’t know what to do.
Thank you for the helpful video. I have had backpain for 7 years. My pain doesn't go down to my legs but it doesn't get better. Every morning I get up with pain. Bending is the worse thing to do. I have seen many physical therapist, had injection, acupuncture, inversion table.....amd so on but nothing helps. The MRI shows DDD on L4L5 but no pain on legs at all. I have pain on my right side of my lower back and it travels to my right hip. Do you think it's my SI joint problem. I feel better when I use a belt on my SI joint. So frustrating I have seen almost 10 specialist but noone helped.
Hi,,how are you??,,I'm wth the same situation like you,, exactly,,now I'm preparing to under go surgery next month,,,but I'm so nervous 😢
@@jennyloresca2600 worse. Good luck 👍
What surgery are having?
@@maysmith7994 microdisectomy
I do agree with you, as a physio I stop my patients doing these in the first place and see ifnlain is improving or not.
By the way do you get a lot criticism for using the muscle imbalance hypothesis this often? I like it too, but the sceltics are oretty much against it.
The only thing I diaagree with is #8 the ball squeezing exercise. I don't think it's good one for LBP but for a different reason. Easing off the glutes with reciprocal innervation is fine, however the psoas can get overworked with hip adduction.
Hey Triluve! We appreciate your feedback! We do receive some criticism, however, we definitely have seen the value of this thought process with many people.
Is swimming an ok activity with a herniated disc?
Are herniated discs and bulging discs the same thing
First I'd like to say that I've watched your entire series in sciatic and herniated disc pain. I've learned enough I think to keep the Drs and PTs here in Mississippi from hurting me, and that's no joke. EVERYTHING they've done and suggested has been plain wrong or questionable. The care from the Ortho clinic has been awful. They simply don't care is the issue. I have a few questions I keep coming back to. I'm 52, have 2 herniated discs with severe sciatic pain, severe pinpoint pain at the disc area as you've talked about. The bed is hell itself. I also have a torn off rotator cuff in my dominant arm which is REQUIRED to function with the disc problems. I don't want them to cut on anything. I can't get to you guys. I've done yoga and stayed out of pain for ten years. Is my yoga gone forever? What kind of foods provide the best antiinflammatory and pain relief? I'm.a housekeeper. Will I have to get on disability and never mop again? I'm a mom. I have to do laundry. I can't have surgery or I can't pay my bills including the insurance to pay for the surgery. The situation SEEMS quite impossible. I'm doubtful that there are ANY alternative therapy choices within an hour from here. Ortho's next step will be injections. I'm at a loss what to do.
Hye Deana! Thank you for being such an active member of our community, we are so sorry to hear about the herniated disc and rotator cuff injuries you're currently dealing with. We can only imagine all the stress and worry it is causing you. We don't have definitive answers to your questions as we don't know the full extent of your conditions. The following resources might benefit you:
In the US, you can find a physical therapist trained similarly to Dr. David at this website: aaompt.org/Main/Public_Resources/Find-A-Fellow/Main/Member_Resources/Find-A-Fellow.aspx?hkey=108c9a56-f793-45e4-b3ed-cefe5d871a94
"Rotator Cuff Tear Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k
Keep an eye out for our Rotator Cuff Recovery Program releasing in the coming weeks, it might be exactly what you need.
If you're looking for a more comprehensive approach for your sciatica recovery this course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link:
"28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program"
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
You can also opt for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit
We hope to hear from you soon, please let us know how we can further assist you! 😄
I can tell you from recent experience, I think I am going to have to give up my planks I've been doing for two years that the doctor prescribed to strengthen my core to aleviate my lower back pain (not herneated) which had really worked, because doing it yesterday reaggravated the disc in my upper back (T1?) between my shoulder blades that I originally hurt doing pushups years ago. It has set me back four weeks to Thanksgiving when I aggravated it and am in severe pain again. Also have to give up the back crunches. It's just a vicous circle. I can't even do my exercises any more and I am losing my muscle tone again. Life sucks.
Hey freespirit1975, we are so sorry to hear you've been dealing with t-spine pain at that level :-( Glad you are here so we can offer some help! Here is a playlist with several videos that could be useful, you could be dealing with weak upper traps and lack of range of motion in your shoulder blades. Let's begin to address this problem:
“Upper Back Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbPtvBnvG_URrY92av4QLtO
I am 27 years old. And I have l4-l5 disc bulge with bilateral foraminal stenosis. Please tell me which exercise is the best. I am confused some exercises make worse pain on my lumbar and both legs. please please tell me.
Thanks
Hi Ambient, it's hard to hear that you are dealing with bulging discs with stenosis, especially at such a young age.
We'd have to perform a proper evaluation to give you personalized guidance but we do have some general resources that could aid in your recovery.
We would highly suggest our 28-Day Back Health and Wellness Program. The 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
We also have free resources for your situation:
“Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
"Herniated Disc Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVR
Wishing you a speedy recovery and continued progress. Please keep us updated on how you are doing! 🧡
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Hello, I am a 24 year old from India. I had a disc issue in June. L5 -S1. I was told by the doctor that I am good now. I also had gone to physio and he had done tens therapy. I don't have pain while walking, bending and doing something. But, at night I have pain in my lower back. It's not unbearable but it's there. Sometimes less, sometimes a little more. But never unbearable now. Is it normal? Can it be gone completely ?
Great question Aamna! It is not uncommon to experience pain for a while afterwards. The important thing now is to start to build the proper strength to help support the spine so that it can fully heal. We have some great content for this if you would like to learn more. Here is a link:
"Herniated Disc Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVR
Planks are included on your back program. ????
Hey Teresa, thanks for your question about the 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program! Correct, this is one of the exercises that is included in the program. However, the programs are tailored by the guidance of our Recovery Coaches in case this is an exercise people cannot do. :-) Just in case you need it, here is a link to the program: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
I avoid abdominal exercises because of umbilical hernia.
Hey Jerry, absolutely. You can always incorporate some of these exercises in the lightest level possible. Also, improving your glute strength can lead to good gains in health outcomes.
Here is a playlist with several exercises that could be of help:
"Herniated Disc Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVR
Soo, I just waisted 20 minutes watching your video, why not just tell us what DOES work???
I agree with you.
idiot. he does say he has a video for what to do at the start, BUT often low back pain goes away just by not provoking it with dumb exercises