L4-L5 disc bulged exactly a month ago due to poor form while working out. I'm yet to turn 25 and this injury has bogged down my mental health sooo much. 😢 Nerve compression sucks. Going to a physio currently, hopefully I will recover soon and get back to normal life asap.
Lifting a heavy box from the floor to above my head, onto a pallet loaded with boxes, while rotating is how I initially injured myself. Someone was supposed to help me, but he didn't show. I wish I'd never done, because more than 10 years later, I still have not fully recovered.
I can confirm that bending and twisting is harmful for lumbar problems. I have experienced pinched nerve problems several times in the past 50 years after making that movement.
Thank you for understanding the best sitting positions but plz do show the best supporting sitting position in a normal chair which is not shown exactly in pictured way. Thanks
Hm, interesting. My doc told me to sleep on a side and in no way on my belly or back, as supposedly sleeping on a side provides most "room" , for spinal stenosis. I have stenosis of L4 btw. Tks for the great and informative video.
My condition was flared by loss of tendon & ligament damages as well. My Chiropractor measured my spine and took X-rays while I was standing up. This changed the whole picture that showed that my hip was out for a long time after initial ER X-rays.
Thanks Dr. Frank for detail analyze of all cases. It is very helpful for understanding reasons of problems. Do you have data regarding slumped sitting? I have L4-L5 bulging disc and I feel that I want to sit in slumped position. It looks as body try to avoid pain when sitting straight.
Thanks for the question. It is true that our bodies look to avoid pain and go into antalgic postures. However it is also the case that if we slouch for many years our ligaments on the front of the spine can become adaptively with shortened and the discomfort you feel when sitting straight is the shortened ligament being stretched to its normal length. Also when you arise from a seated position with a bulging disc it often hurts as the bulge is being compressed. I wish you well🙏
Thank you for this video. I've learned a lot because I always twisting my hips while moving and lifting so that's why I got my sciatica. Now I will avoid those movements.👍
Dr. Frank Darrett it is exactly my problem position everything so please make videos how to do in home exercise or exactly what is this problem thank you
Help Claire, That’s a tough one. Tailbone injuries are very painful and not much can be done. I would recommend that because I don’t know your case personally that you consult with your doctor who understands your condition better. As I always say…the body can heal so keep a positive outlook and consult with someone that understands your issues first hand. Thanks for sharing🙏
Swimming is generally very good during to the buoyancy of the water. To be sure about your specific condition make sure to consult your doctor that knows your case👍
Dr. Altenrath, I’ve been playing competitive racquetball for 25 years. I am almost 49. I recently had an X-ray, so far, that indicated multilevel spondylosis most pronounced at L5 S1. I’ve rested for about a month and half, stretched and did some core strengthening. Haven’t started PT yet. I need to get back to playing- any advice would be great. Thank you
Thanks for the question. I would first seek out a corrective care chiropractor or another therapist that can analyze and measure your spinal alignment. We know that structure determines function so make sure the structure is aligned before doing any exercise. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dr Frank for your detailed explanation. I have L5-S1 buldged disc. I've been having pain since mid Nov last year. I do know that the sitting caused buldged disc. I sit ( used to) long hours due to the nature of my work. I've been doing streching excercises and I 'm slowly progressing but sleeping is an issue. I sleep on my side with a pillow between my legs or on my back with a pillow under my legs as you show in the video. I can get 3-4 hrs sleep but not more because my leg hurts so much. I've been seeing a chiropractor since April ( foolshly not earlier) and my mobility improved a lot but I struggle with sleep. My chiropratcor said that I came to see him after the last minute and it would take time to recover. Do you have any advice how to improve sleeping? Thank you
My advice would be to make sure you have your alignment checked to take stress off of the back, but because I do not know your specific clinical picture I would talk to your doctor that is treating you. Thanks for sharing and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Thanks so much for this video. I’ve been suffering for years. I’m an artist and wondered what chair you would recommend. Some people say saddle chairs are good for posture but is this recommend for a l5 disc bludgeoned? Thanks
If your back is 100% you don’t have to lay with a pillow under your legs although for prevention sleeping with you spine in a neutral position is always better. Thanks for sharing
I have spinal stenosis and bulging disks, both sides. For stenosis I was told to sleep on my side. This is saying sleep on back with pillow. So what is what ? Thanks
Now I know why loading dishwasher is miserable and why working on bills and twisting to file is also miserable. And why Carrington salt to foll softer is miserable, too.
I am from Pakistan I am 24 years old and I went to the surgeon doctor about my herniated disc he directly told me to make my mind to surgery from him without trying any medicine but I feel so scared from operation what I do
Hello Maarten, I do not know of any personally but here is a link to the directory of all corrective care CBP trained docs. I hope this helps. idealspine.com/directory/
Hello doc ,this is my MRI result Which exercise is good for this ?,,,.._L4/5 IVD asymetric disc bulge with right mild and lift moderate neural foraminal narrowing IVD annular fissure with disc desiccation ....
Bonjour j'ai une hernie discale dans le bassin L5 je suis actuellement en pleine crise effectivement je ne peux pas m'asseoir je marche quand même avec beaucoup de difficultés ça fait des années que je l'ai ce qui explique que j'ai perdu mon travail je portais trop de charges lourdes😢
Thank you very much, Doctor!!! I am from suburbs of Philadelphia(Main Line), but live in Salt Lake area now. Our chiropractor here told me I have bad L-3 & L-4! Also I fell on roller skating rink years ago in Alaska & broke my tail bone also, as Claire here mentioned!!! Very interesting video with good information!!! Thank you very much!!! Gay Crozer Michaelis ❤🙏😇👍🩵
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Nerve pain is the worst it takes a toll on your mental health 😢 I'm 27 and i feel like I'm 50 or something. It's so painful. Thanks for the info doc!
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L4-L5 disc bulged exactly a month ago due to poor form while working out. I'm yet to turn 25 and this injury has bogged down my mental health sooo much. 😢
Nerve compression sucks. Going to a physio currently, hopefully I will recover soon and get back to normal life asap.
Hi There! How is your condition now?
So helpful. I have a disk bulge that happens in early April. I am trying to do all the things to avoid surgery. Thank you!
Thank you ,the position of sleeping on ones back with a pillow under the knees has been very helpful .
Lifting a heavy box from the floor to above my head, onto a pallet loaded with boxes, while rotating is how I initially injured myself. Someone was supposed to help me, but he didn't show. I wish I'd never done, because more than 10 years later, I still have not fully recovered.
Sorry to hear that Linda. Never give up because the body can heal!!! Best wishes👍
I can confirm that bending and twisting is harmful for lumbar problems. I have experienced pinched nerve problems several times in the past 50 years after making that movement.
The simple chart has clarified much for me at 62. Thx!👍👍
Thanks for watching👍
Thank you for understanding the best sitting positions but plz do show the best supporting sitting position in a normal chair which is not shown exactly in pictured way. Thanks
Very helpful. I was pretty sure me sitting at my desk improperly and bending over in various ways was my problem, and I was right! Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing👍
Awesome Doc
Great explanation n super demo by the madam
Thanks to both of you ❤
Thanks for watching👍
Thank you very much sir,
I have ever watch like this video, very informative.....
Hm, interesting. My doc told me to sleep on a side and in no way on my belly or back, as supposedly sleeping on a side provides most "room" , for spinal stenosis. I have stenosis of L4 btw. Tks for the great and informative video.
My condition was flared by loss of tendon & ligament damages as well. My Chiropractor measured my spine and took X-rays while I was standing up. This changed the whole picture that showed that my hip was out for a long time after initial ER X-rays.
I have all of these injuries. Thank you so much for explaining it so well. It makes so much sense!!😊
Thank you for the info and clear explanation Dr !
Your welcome 🙏
Wow. To the point and clear 👌🏼
How about boxing? Will this aggravate a bulging L5S1 like golfing will?
Thank you so much for this video ...I really need this especially today ..
Your welcome 🙏
Most useful video sir..love from India🙏
Thank you very much 💯💪🏾 Great information. Great visual chart👍🏾
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful
Thanks for sharing👍
Thanks Dr. Frank for detail analyze of all cases. It is very helpful for understanding reasons of problems. Do you have data regarding slumped sitting?
I have L4-L5 bulging disc and I feel that I want to sit in slumped position. It looks as body try to avoid pain when sitting straight.
Thanks for the question. It is true that our bodies look to avoid pain and go into antalgic postures. However it is also the case that if we slouch for many years our ligaments on the front of the spine can become adaptively with shortened and the discomfort you feel when sitting straight is the shortened ligament being stretched to its normal length. Also when you arise from a seated position with a bulging disc it often hurts as the bulge is being compressed. I wish you well🙏
What the best solution dr ? don’t you think surgery will fix the problems ?
Excellent information, thankyou 👍 🇦🇺
Your welcome 🙏
Thank you very helpful information 🙏
Thanks for sharing🙏
Very very helpful thank you !
Glad it was helpful!. Thanks for watching 🙏
Thank you Dr. Frank
Your welcome 🙏
Thank you for this video. I've learned a lot because I always twisting my hips while moving and lifting so that's why I got my sciatica. Now I will avoid those movements.👍
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 🙏
Very nicely explained
How come when my back goes I can't stand straight!? I'm stuck the 150 or 220 marks
Thank you so much for all this info!
Your welcome 🙏
I'm here to get out of the pain zone
Very useful information. Thank you!
Thank you sir🙏. Thanks for watching
Thanks Doctor
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I'm in Texas so I can't go see ya, but thank you very much for this helpful information!
Thanks for watching Gary.
I think I will do better on this best position to sit and sleep. God bless you Dr
Thank you for sharing. God bless you👍
Thanks a lot Dr.
Your welcome
Very good indeed.
Dr. Frank Darrett it is exactly my problem position everything so please make videos how to do in home exercise or exactly what is this problem thank you
you r the best. Gracias
Thanks for watching 😮
Thank you so, so much! 👍
Thanks for watching🙏
Unfortunately broken tail bone too. Leaning forward only way to reduce pressure on my tail bone . How do I help tail bone & L 4-5
Help Claire,
That’s a tough one. Tailbone injuries are very painful and not much can be done. I would recommend that because I don’t know your case personally that you consult with your doctor who understands your condition better. As I always say…the body can heal so keep a positive outlook and consult with someone that understands your issues first hand. Thanks for sharing🙏
Thank you so much. Is swimming good for a disc problem?
Swimming is generally very good during to the buoyancy of the water. To be sure about your specific condition make sure to consult your doctor that knows your case👍
Dr. Altenrath, I’ve been playing competitive racquetball for 25 years. I am almost 49. I recently had an X-ray, so far, that indicated multilevel spondylosis most pronounced at L5 S1. I’ve rested for about a month and half, stretched and did some core strengthening. Haven’t started PT yet. I need to get back to playing- any advice would be great. Thank you
Thanks for the question. I would first seek out a corrective care chiropractor or another therapist that can analyze and measure your spinal alignment. We know that structure determines function so make sure the structure is aligned before doing any exercise. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Dr Frank for your detailed explanation. I have L5-S1 buldged disc. I've been having pain since mid Nov last year. I do know that the sitting caused buldged disc. I sit ( used to) long hours due to the nature of my work. I've been doing streching excercises and I 'm slowly progressing but sleeping is an issue. I sleep on my side with a pillow between my legs or on my back with a pillow under my legs as you show in the video. I can get 3-4 hrs sleep but not more because my leg hurts so much. I've been seeing a chiropractor since April ( foolshly not earlier) and my mobility improved a lot but I struggle with sleep. My chiropratcor said that I came to see him after the last minute and it would take time to recover. Do you have any advice how to improve sleeping? Thank you
My advice would be to make sure you have your alignment checked to take stress off of the back, but because I do not know your specific clinical picture I would talk to your doctor that is treating you. Thanks for sharing and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Thank you so much Dr. I needed this. I really really appreciate it
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you
Very helpful video. Excellent explanations. Thank you very much
Thank you 🙏
Thank you very much .
Your welcome 🙏
Thanks so much for this video. I’ve been suffering for years. I’m an artist and wondered what chair you would recommend. Some people say saddle chairs are good for posture but is this recommend for a l5 disc bludgeoned? Thanks
If you’re back is at 100% when standing, should you be laying on your back with a pillow under your legs most of the time and how long a day?
If your back is 100% you don’t have to lay with a pillow under your legs although for prevention sleeping with you spine in a neutral position is always better. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Doctor 🙏
Most welcome!🙏
I have spinal stenosis and bulging disks, both sides. For stenosis I was told to sleep on my side. This is saying sleep on back with pillow. So what is what ? Thanks
Now I know why loading dishwasher is miserable and why working on bills and twisting to file is also miserable. And why Carrington salt to foll softer is miserable, too.
thanks a lot doctor ❤
You’re welcome👍
I make sure to lift one leg up behind me when picking something up.
Thanks for share ❤
Ty
what about sitting on the floor cross legged
Is it valid for L3 and L4? thanks
I am from Pakistan I am 24 years old and I went to the surgeon doctor about my herniated disc he directly told me to make my mind to surgery from him without trying any medicine but I feel so scared from operation what I do
Always get more than one opinion. Good luck 👍
Oh man I work all day standing up 😬
I leant over something and lifted 20kg with my back, sore for days
Sorry to hear. The body can heal🙏
Thank you
Wake almost pain free by early evening standing is almost imposdible.
Its anexcruciating pain and gets worse during the day
Can i ask if horse riding ( trail riding) can further create damage to bulging lumbar discs. I have no pain doing any horse riding .
Horse riding is definitely pounding on the spine especially if you are healing from an injured disc.
Thanks doc.
Doc, very useful, thanks from Taiwan
Thanks for watching🙏
Do you know of any chiropractors in Europe that practise this alignment method ?
Hello Maarten,
I do not know of any personally but here is a link to the directory of all corrective care CBP trained docs. I hope this helps.
idealspine.com/directory/
Good
Quite useful
❤
At age 40 i am starting to learn how to sleep with proper posture. Take care of yourselves at right time.
JazakALLAH
Yes sir. Great advice👍
When walking?%
God bless
Hello doc ,this is my MRI result Which exercise is good for this ?,,,.._L4/5 IVD asymetric disc bulge with right mild and lift moderate neural foraminal narrowing IVD annular fissure with disc desiccation ....
Speak with your doctor or therapist who is familiar with your case for specific recommendations. 👍
What about sleeping on your front ?
If it doesn’t bother you, it should be fine.
Bonjour j'ai une hernie discale dans le bassin L5 je suis actuellement en pleine crise effectivement je ne peux pas m'asseoir je marche quand même avec beaucoup de difficultés ça fait des années que je l'ai ce qui explique que j'ai perdu mon travail je portais trop de charges lourdes😢
Where is the L 5 etc located??
In your low back
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So, it means that when you have herniated disc it is the best thing to lie in bed all day :(
Not at all
Thank you very much, Doctor!!! I am from suburbs of Philadelphia(Main Line), but live in Salt Lake area now. Our chiropractor here told me I have bad L-3 & L-4! Also I fell on roller skating rink years ago in Alaska & broke my tail bone also, as Claire here mentioned!!! Very interesting video with good information!!! Thank you very much!!! Gay Crozer Michaelis ❤🙏😇👍🩵
Thank you for sharing🙏
😩😩😩how can I work out ever again
Thank you doctor
You’re very welcome 👍
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