Degenerative Disc Disease Exercises to Avoid & Include- Hip Belt Squat

Learn the Hip Belt Squat to save your lower back from pain with degenerative disc disease as taught by sports injury expert Dr. Michael C Remy, DABCO, CCSP. Learn more exercises for degenerative disc disease, herniated/ bulging discs, and how to build your very own custom disc exercise program at: www.painfreeand...

[@GregoryCampbellSwag]

Would you sing the spell for a squat also be safe for someone with a herniated disc?

[@ghantika3543]

Where can we buy the rig you are using including the weight holder thing???

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

There are several companies that manufacture rehab wall bars/ tiered racks. The one in this video is from sissel-online.com

[@salvatore5415]

Are sumo squats safer for lower back injury? Thanks.

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

Hi Salvatore.
It all depends on the unique situation of the individual. Get an analysis on your body mechanics , posture, movement tendencies and spinal stability issues as they relate to your pain condition via a good rehab specialist, or through the self help programs at painfreeandfit.com, or with an online zoom consult with myself to fully answer your question
Dr. Remy

[@futbol1972]

I have 2 buldging disk and did legs yesterday on rhino. Today I can barely walk cause my back wants to give out🙄 I put belt lower for the same reason but belt putting lots of pressure on spine as a squat down. I think the belt squat is making my back worst😪

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

Belt squats are not for every disc condition. Remember that while everyone's condition is different, the answer usually begins with understanding how your body mechanics relate to your pain condition. Once you understand how your posture and movement tendencies create your muscle imbalances and joint instabilities, a custom exercise program can be developed to target what needs to be strengthened, what needs to be stretched, and what movement and stability patterns need correcting. This will assist your healing and strengthen your body against future pains and injuries. I suggest the help of a local professional or an online consult with myself if unavailable. There are also several self-help programs to guide you through this process at www,painfreeandfit.com. I hope this gives you some direction.

[@futbol1972]

@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit yes thank u. I been doing this 12 min yoga video from TH-cam for 3 days and my back is feeling good😁

[@user-li1mj1jx2j]

I do belt squats with a cable pulley which is attached on the floor below me. What resistance angle for the pulley would be ideal in your opinion? Positioned completely vertical below my hip or slightly in front/behind it?

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

Hi k6.
It depends on your spinal stability issues and the intended muscle group target of the squat. If your instability or pain is provoked with extension (leaning backwards) stress, you would typically want the resistance to be more in front of you, as weight directly underneath is more likely to use spinal extension to raise yourself in the squat. If your instability is more front to back ( as in many cases of disc herniation, bulging and degeneration associated with retrolisthesis and spondylolisthesis) you would want the resistance directly underneath to avoid the front to back forces. To target the glute max and hams, the resistance should be underneath, while quad targeting should be in front. Hope this gives you some direction.
Dr. Remy

[@user-li1mj1jx2j]

@@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit Thanks!

[@thunderthumbz3293]

Is it better to have the pin set up or can you have all plates parallel and upright? How wide should the stance be?

[@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit]

Hi Thunder.
A wider stance is associated with a more upright (vertical) spine motion which avoids the typical flexion stress on DDD. The higher the pin or plates, the shorter range of squat movement which can also decrease flexion tendencies in the low back. Plates parallel with enough weight necessitates a wider stance which with a certain load will be impossible for most. Thanks for the great ?s.
I hope this helps.
Dr. Remy

[@thunderthumbz3293]

@@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit thank you for all your videos. If you were in my area I would contact you for an appointment for lower back issues. What kind of specialist do you recommend I see for lower back and upper hip pain?

[@tonysnow5461]

@@DrMichaelCRemypainfreeandfit Will this help to build Glute muscles or just legs ?