Neuromuscular therapist Sam Visnic from www.Endyourbackpain.com shows you exercises for disc bulges.
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#1 by Violetti on March 7, 2010 - 4:03 pm
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I have one quick question,I was at my physiotherapist and she gave me this exercise to do for my herniated disc, i was doing it for a week then went back and she said i was bending my back too much so she told me not to bend my back so much as i have more of a curve in my spine and she said i need to get it back to neutral. She said to slightly raise my hips as well so as not ro bend my back entirely.Now i’m confussed, and not too sure how to do it,some advice would be really appreciated!Thanks
#2 by HolisticSam on March 7, 2010 - 4:13 pm
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Additionally, credentials don’t always mean much. I recently taught a class of 30 physios who were extremely remedial on the topic of back pain rehabilitation. So, again, generalizations.
#3 by HolisticSam on March 7, 2010 - 4:56 pm
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@drtomstead ,
I agree that the size of the disc bulge may have impact on the Mckenzie technique, however, I have seen 6-8 mm disc bulges that have had success with this approach, so we much be careful not to generalize. Additionally, I’m sure you are as well aware as myself, that the vast majority of PTs and chiropractors do not know these approaches, or simply don’t have enough experience in applying them to help most people with these types of chronic issues.
#4 by drtomstead on March 7, 2010 - 5:01 pm
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I am P.T. with Ph.D, McKenzie works great with small disc bulgings to 2-4mm, bigger will worsen when doing alone (need to contact with P.T. or chiropractor), there is need of mobilisation and chiroprcatic type care adjustment – best and precise-Gonstead (I treated 8-11 mm prolaps of the disc) if you that overextension with big L5-S1 prolaps your symptoms will get worsen (pain and numbness to leg or legs)…
#5 by paulanka2000 on March 7, 2010 - 5:19 pm
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go do some spinal decompression maybe with the laser, find a great therapist as well and lots of ice, every hour for like 20 min.
#6 by nossful on March 7, 2010 - 5:22 pm
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This has been the single most effective exercise that I have found to relieve low back pain. This stretch is amazing. I also take a hot shower and use the inversion table at a 45 degree angle. Inversion tables work!
#7 by heartbutsmiles on March 7, 2010 - 5:40 pm
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Oh thank you so much! I greatly appreciate it!! I pray that this works! Thank you!!
#8 by HolisticSam on March 7, 2010 - 6:33 pm
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@heartbutsmiles,
The BEST resource is Robin Mckenzie’s book “7 Steps To a Pain Free Back”. It includes mobilizations for this type of dysfunction, but you will need to learn exercises for after.
#9 by heartbutsmiles on March 7, 2010 - 6:46 pm
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I have four bulging disc and 2 fractures and so far nothing at all has helped me. Do you have anything that can help bulging disc in the neck? please get back to me when you can thanks
#10 by VAswang on March 7, 2010 - 6:58 pm
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@miguelantonio1975
Ever visited a chiropractor for adjustments?
#11 by miguelantonio1975 on March 7, 2010 - 7:00 pm
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I’m a 33y/o male and I’ve been dealing with a herniated disc for well
over two yeasr now. I’ve been through all sorts of treatments, some help
more than others. I been unable to walk long distances home bound due to the intense pain when i stand up if any one knows any suggestions or been in similar situation let me know
#12 by madeleineellerby on March 7, 2010 - 7:12 pm
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I’ve had slipped discs for 9 months I’m a a pro at these exercises haha
#13 by PeacePatto on March 7, 2010 - 7:36 pm
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heres the rest of my question
a few weeks ago when i was having one in my lumbar someone came and squeezed my shoulders could this have caused it
my sympptoms are also symilar
its not that bad though
i just have pain on the upper back below the scapula and on the scapula
and i have been having heart burns and i think i have acid reflux
and aarm pain everyday(elbows to hands)
what happened and it hurts when i am lying down and get up in my upper stomach and i have a fever every evening??
#14 by HolisticSam on March 7, 2010 - 8:33 pm
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Johnbr59,
Since you don’t want to damage the disc, you want to avoid flexion for a while, sometimes up to 6 months. Yes, this can cause tissues to adaptively shorten, but its worth it.
Yes, over time, as you introduce flexion, the range of motion will return, but I recommend that you take up to 8 additional months after a bad disc herniation to achieve full range of motion. (With close guidance, this can happen faster, but its better SAFE than sorry).
#15 by johnbr59 on March 7, 2010 - 8:48 pm
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Sam, is it okay to ask; I see in your videos to say avoid flexion, as do most doctors and chiropractors, and I almost never bend forwards to the extent that I have almost lost flexion. Does this matter? I only ever really bend forward a bit to do shoes and the like. Will flexion come back once the disc has healed?
Thank you very much, your videos are brilliant =)
#16 by johnbr59 on March 7, 2010 - 8:57 pm
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Yep you should, though run it by a doctor. Very sorry to hear of your injury =( I used to be a tennis player too before my herniated disc. It is very likely it was a sports injury. You need to lay off it, do these exercises, core strengthening, and hopefully everything will work out for you, but disc injuries are almost always long term.
#17 by HolisticSam on March 7, 2010 - 9:10 pm
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This is the ideal exercise for disc problems, however, you should refer to Robin Mckenzie’s book “7 Steps To A Pain Free Life” for safe modifications and a further understanding.
#18 by com535 on March 7, 2010 - 9:18 pm
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i am 20 and i used to play tennis.I had an MRI and it appeared to be a disk buldge between L3/L4 to the left and L4/L5 in the center both them wid disc dehydration.Should i do these excersizes? and can it be related to a sports injury?
#19 by HolisticSam on March 7, 2010 - 10:13 pm
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Thanks for the reply optimumperformance!
#20 by optimumperformance on March 7, 2010 - 10:36 pm
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No…. Totally different exercise performed totally differently.
#21 by nystagmus on March 7, 2010 - 11:05 pm
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is this not called upward dog in yoga?
#22 by Strengthcoach1 on March 7, 2010 - 11:07 pm
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Yes, it does reduce the space between the vertabrae, however, extension as shown is desired in order to allow a posterior disc bulge to move anterior, thus moving the bulge away from the nerve root. This is all detailed in reknowned physical therapist Robin Mckenzie’s book, “7 Steps to A Pain Free Back”.
#23 by cupex69 on March 7, 2010 - 11:37 pm
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hey, i saw this vid and talked to my doc about this specific exercise. i have an l5 herniated disk (mild) i was sent off for 2 week rest and now i am pain free. he told me no exercise for 4 months. i am a really active person (26 yrs)
the thing is that my doc told me that stretching like that backwarfs actually reduces the space between the vertebrates, so i shouldnt do this.
can u or someone explain this to me? i am eager to get my back to normal ASAP. THANKS
#24 by s1phor on March 7, 2010 - 11:59 pm
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yai, my backpain went away when lying like that…..briefly though, but stilll
#25 by ss4vegeta1 on March 8, 2010 - 12:33 am
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Thanks, Cool she is cute.