1. No squats. Replace with wall squats. 2. No leg presses. Replace with wall squats as well. 3. No deadlifts. Replace with supine bridge. 4. No sit-ups. Replace with plank. 5. No standing hamstring stretches. Replace with wall hamstring stretch.
Excellent advice... much appreciated. As a 68 yo engineer, who had (successful) L5-S1 surgery 12 years ago... but continues to pop that same disc every 3-4 years (because I continue to do things like finish the basement myself), even though I do daily exercises to strengthen to supporting muscles... I've become an expert at treating this with the McKenzie technique. I can usually resolve this, 90%, within 10 days. But, I've not figured out when and what exercises I can start. Your advice makes PERFECT sense. I think some people got the wrong picture from your video... they think they can NEVER go back to their previous activity level. That's not true, but the disc needs to heal sufficiently. I think you should address this in another video: the disc is made up of many layers of crosshatched fibers. The inner 2/3 of the layers have no nerves and so when damaged you don't feel pain. Only the outer 1/3 of the layers have nerves. So, when your pain finally subsides to only the lower back, it is the outer layers of the disc that are still healing. Only when that pain subsides has the "scab" of the outer layers healed a bit. At that point, if you do the right GRADUAL increase of weight loading on the disc, you can strengthen and align the crosshatching. This is where a physical therapist is probably very important... they're all PhDs now and have all the latest data on guiding this. Find one that specializes in the McKenzie technique.
I have been suffering from this problem for a very long time long time now but not until recently that I keep getting the flares constantly one after another. The last one happened just at Nordstrom shoe department when I was seating to try a new pair of boots. Oh my, oh my! When I went to grab the second boot which it was just a short distance bending from the couch to the floor the pinched nerve got me in the left side and it had been the most painful one I ever had so far. I was on vacation in Chicago and I turned pale, my blood pressure went down and I felt thirsty almost to the point to passing out but I just remained calm, took couple deep breath and got up as I was able to and when I feel that my blood pressure was back to normal I started right away in the store practicing some of the exercises I have in my bank library of PT learned through the years and recently from Dr.s across TH-cam channels. I did the one standing side ways against a wall with the opposite side of the one with pain and letting my right arm and shoulder support myself while I begging trying to bring my hip to touch the wall. At first with the acute pain it can feel very hard but I keep pushing through and the pain begging to calm down. This allows me to get back to my hotel walking because it was walking distance from Nordstrom. The next day I just stay in my hotel room doing my own PT on and off all day! This helped me tons but I am definitely still with some pain and discomfort so I have to wait until is much better to go back to my gym routine
Thank you for such great advice! Would love see a video about how lumbar discs are healed by changes in the way someone moves, sits, exercises and day to day tasks.
Thanks Doc. I replaced squats with physioball dumbbell squats against the wall. I put the dumbbell on my lap and start with the ball at about belt height. I am careful not to perform the reps below parallel, so my spine stays in neutral position. Avoiding the exercises you listed has definitely helped my back recover, even though I miss them as an experienced lifter. I am 54, and I need to take my ego out of my training. I have been lifting weights for over 40 years for strength and esthetics, not for pain and immobility.
Thank you, I needed this guidance today. I'm 54 and I have been really cautious so far, but this has been very insightful for understanding herniated discs. Thank You.
I overworked my lower back 13yrs ago, ever since it feels tight and causing me lots of issues, threw my back out a 3x now, woke up one morning with a pinched nerve-twice, that took me out for a week. Best way to describe it is it feels like the muscles clenched up and wont let go. There is very little strength in the lower back. Ive been seeing a chiro but I dont think its the answer for me, any ideas? Im not very mobile in the morning, putting socks on is a chore and a half. feels tight to bend over, tight hams dont help either I suppose.
So basically cant workout. It would be much more appreciated to find a way to get back the spine balance. I cant imagine not be back to weightlifting anymore…
Thank you for this video doctor. The bulge model is the best I have ever seen. I am 52 and have been a bodybuilder for 35 years. I have damaged L4 L5 S1 vertebrae, with numerous C and T damage also. May I ask a few questions? What about smith machine squats, spine remains upright and squats can be performed, although vertical pressure is applied, curving of the spine does not occur. Leg press done where the platform is only lowered to a level where curvature of the lower spine does not take place. Sit ups on a machine with a chest pad, where the spine again remains un-curved throughout the rep range. I think this is a topic practically untouched in the training and medical field. It's all 'you can only do this' or 'don't do it at all.' Kind regards, Lee.
Thank you for your very in depth question Lee. You are right in that these questions are untouched in the literature. As I always recommend to ask your doctor who is familiar with your case for specific answers. However many people still workout with disc bulges that are chronic and actually feel better when they do. Your suggestions of altering the exercises to maintain spine curvature are very insightful and would seem to make things a lot safer. Obviously if during an exercise you feel a lot of pain, stop. But please seek out someone who understands your specific issues if you are in doubt. In general, working out is always better than being sedentary. I hope this helps.
Hi, 27 and I’ve been just diagnosed with L4 L5 chronic stenosis. Can you please do a part 2. For excersises such as hip thrust, front squats with or without machine ? Thank you ! All the way from HudsonCounty NJ👋
As an ameteur cyclist I had to quit cycling because of back pain. I was having difficulties sleeping due to pain. But what saved my back were deadlifts. Just after a few weeks my pain subsided and went away. Please reconsider your advice. - I would not suggest deadlifts after an accute injury, better to heal up first. But deadlifts are actually a godsend in the recovery process. To put it simply, they kind of bulletproof the back. (And start easy of course.)
Thank you Dr. Frank... Completely agree with the information you gave in this video... I was 40yrs when i was diagnosed with DDD... Took 6 month of precaution as advised, then gradually started with walking on treadmill... 5 days a week for 7 km a day... I managed to loose some weight as well...Thank God ... Sir can I start running as was an athlete... And I am 42 yrs now... Kindly suggest as your advise will be crucial for me...
Hello from India 🇮🇳... Thank you very much sir for this helpful information... I have a question> Can we replace wall squat with hack squat machine? Seems it keeps spine neutral.
Excellent tips. One more to avoid would be rotation of the cord avoid that too. Do pull ups, swim, deeps bars, but if one of these bother you avoid them too.
Thank you! This was really helpful. I had a question in regards to the glutes. Does strengthening the gluteus maximus/medius help L4-S1 disc space narrowing/bulging disc?
I understand and trust the process but All I heard was to “replace all your compound strength & muscle building exercises with body weight static hold exercises” 😢 I guess we do what we have to do to heal.
Thanks! I have those disc problems mentioned, but also lumbar stenosis getting severe as I have to now walk with a cane, but really should be using a walker until I can get an epidural and maybe reduce symptoms. I tried everything else I could.
Dear Dr. Frank. Great tips. I followed this video and my Disc H. L5-S1 almost gone after 2 years. I was doing all those wrong exercises at the Gym and at yoga. Thanks! from Israel.
Thanks for your comment. Bicycle riding can out the back into prolonged flexion which could aggravate disc symptoms. However, everyone is different so if it feels ok for you then it should be fine. As always consult your specialist that is familiar with your condition for a specific recommendation👍
Thank you so much for being here I truly appreciate your knowledge. Even though I feel it's way too late for me. I do have a question for you if I may....Should I not be squatting (to pick up items and such if you will) if I'm now fused from my L3 down to my sacrum? I thought I was to keep my back as straight as possible? Unfortunately I misstepped causing me to fall 6 months post-op, and has led to my L2 and L1 bulging now also my disc is slipping / shifting at my L2 and L3. Definitely devastating news that I wasn't expecting to hear just two weeks. I had mentioned in the previous video I watched, this being my second one. I've been looking for my R lower SI joint pain since 07. I stopped my search in 2010 due to the fact that I truly thought it was in my head, well that's what I was led to believe anyways! I was told in 07 that I had a tilted pelvis, and issues with my pubic symphysis. Here in 2019 since I've been in bed with the same R SI joint pain. Actually it's between my R ribs and my R iliac crest, and goes to my R pelvic bone down my whole right leg and foot. Don't even get me started on my piriformis muscle that's hard as a bone still after two injections there. I do believe my R GL muscle and R Psoas muscle is a culprit as well! You could imagine what my walking gait is, it is horrific....I can barely lift my foot to walk at times. I've been forcing myself to get out and walk to be as active as my body will let me be. So with over 30 injections in my lower back region, including R buttocks, both hips, sacrum, a tailbone ablation. I remember being hooked up to an IV at one point (the name of that procedure slips my mind) all before my two fusion's one year apart from each just a year ago now. Yes, and how can I forget about my 3 R hip, R ankle surgeries and with the fall I had causing my new spine injury, I reinjured my R ankle and now my right foot too! Just yesterday I had another R hip injection hoping it could relieve me of some pain until they can figure out my R SI joint pain so I can withstand my 5th surgery in 5 years 😔 This continues to keep me in bed since February 23rd 2019.
Thanks for the video! Any way could do a video on dos and don't for si joint sprain? Have a herniated disc and just figured out si joint sprain and trying figure what pain is from what and how to get better
Got some of those rubber grommets to replace your discs ....from picking up those 200 lb weights from the floor.......Have done squats filling car tires for 16 years....has helped leg strength, with the glutes....
Hi Dr. I have been diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis, can I do these exercises or do you suggest any thing else .... Appreciate your response please, thanks, happy good day ....
Thanks for sharing. I can’t answer the question specifically for you because I don’t know your case so you should ask a doctor familiar with your case. However I have patients with stenosis who do these exercises and have done very well. Always stop if pain increases! Best wishes🙏
try inclined one for les weight, at the end of the day its about how much presure on your weak pain point vs muscle weight workout if you do pec press sitted you do puishup exercise with upper body but your spine stay sit and dont work to stay horizontal (relax vertical) and your arm push your slpine back striaght into the back-chair (those gym pec pushup) stabilise your back (but make the core work less than pushup due to abs keeping body striaght)
Thank you Doc. I need this. I am waiting to have a Radio Frequency Ablation done around the L4-L5. I hope this will last for 6 to 8 months. I will be going through a left knee operation in September.
1. No squats. Replace with wall squats.
2. No leg presses. Replace with wall squats as well.
3. No deadlifts. Replace with supine bridge.
4. No sit-ups. Replace with plank.
5. No standing hamstring stretches. Replace with wall hamstring stretch.
Thank you very much, Dr. Frank, for taking the time and trouble to broadcast such valuable advice. I will be sure to follow it.
Ohmygosh THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU....FINALLY someone who gives alternatives.
Great video easy to understand and great visuals. Especially appreciate the closeup visual of the disc bulging by wrong movement.👍🏾
Excellent advice... much appreciated. As a 68 yo engineer, who had (successful) L5-S1 surgery 12 years ago... but continues to pop that same disc every 3-4 years (because I continue to do things like finish the basement myself), even though I do daily exercises to strengthen to supporting muscles... I've become an expert at treating this with the McKenzie technique. I can usually resolve this, 90%, within 10 days. But, I've not figured out when and what exercises I can start. Your advice makes PERFECT sense. I think some people got the wrong picture from your video... they think they can NEVER go back to their previous activity level. That's not true, but the disc needs to heal sufficiently. I think you should address this in another video: the disc is made up of many layers of crosshatched fibers. The inner 2/3 of the layers have no nerves and so when damaged you don't feel pain. Only the outer 1/3 of the layers have nerves. So, when your pain finally subsides to only the lower back, it is the outer layers of the disc that are still healing. Only when that pain subsides has the "scab" of the outer layers healed a bit. At that point, if you do the right GRADUAL increase of weight loading on the disc, you can strengthen and align the crosshatching. This is where a physical therapist is probably very important... they're all PhDs now and have all the latest data on guiding this. Find one that specializes in the McKenzie technique.
McKenzie technique works great. Good advice. Thanks for sharing 👍
I have been suffering from this problem for a very long time long time now but not until recently that I keep getting the flares constantly one after another. The last one happened just at Nordstrom shoe department when I was seating to try a new pair of boots. Oh my, oh my! When I went to grab the second boot which it was just a short distance bending from the couch to the floor the pinched nerve got me in the left side and it had been the most painful one I ever had so far. I was on vacation in Chicago and I turned pale, my blood pressure went down and I felt thirsty almost to the point to passing out but I just remained calm, took couple deep breath and got up as I was able to and when I feel that my blood pressure was back to normal I started right away in the store practicing some of the exercises I have in my bank library of PT learned through the years and recently from Dr.s across TH-cam channels. I did the one standing side ways against a wall with the opposite side of the one with pain and letting my right arm and shoulder support myself while I begging trying to bring my hip to touch the wall. At first with the acute pain it can feel very hard but I keep pushing through and the pain begging to calm down. This allows me to get back to my hotel walking because it was walking distance from Nordstrom. The next day I just stay in my hotel room doing my own PT on and off all day! This helped me tons but I am definitely still with some pain and discomfort so I have to wait until is much better to go back to my gym routine
Thank you for such great advice! Would love see a video about how lumbar discs are healed by changes in the way someone moves, sits, exercises and day to day tasks.
Thank you for the great suggestion👍
Wow, Truly logical and expert information. You are a great orthopaedic doctor. Much appreciated
Very informative and useful video for sciatica pain issues.
Thank you 🙏
Thanks Doc. I replaced squats with physioball dumbbell squats against the wall. I put the dumbbell on my lap and start with the ball at about belt height. I am careful not to perform the reps below parallel, so my spine stays in neutral position. Avoiding the exercises you listed has definitely helped my back recover, even though I miss them as an experienced lifter. I am 54, and I need to take my ego out of my training. I have been lifting weights for over 40 years for strength and esthetics, not for pain and immobility.
Glad to hear👍👍
Thank you, I needed this guidance today. I'm 54 and I have been really cautious so far, but this has been very insightful for understanding herniated discs. Thank You.
Thanks for sharing.
Extremely informative; thank you, Dr. Altenrath, for sharing! All the best!
Thanks for watching and sharing🙏
I overworked my lower back 13yrs ago, ever since it feels tight and causing me lots of issues, threw my back out a 3x now, woke up one morning with a pinched nerve-twice, that took me out for a week. Best way to describe it is it feels like the muscles clenched up and wont let go. There is very little strength in the lower back. Ive been seeing a chiro but I dont think its the answer for me, any ideas? Im not very mobile in the morning, putting socks on is a chore and a half. feels tight to bend over, tight hams dont help either I suppose.
Excellent tips. Thanks a lot, doc.
What swimming techniques should be avoided or used to help reduce pressure in the swimming pool?
Great easy to understand video. I will definitely try these as I’ve been afraid to try specific exercises because of my herniation.
Thanks for sharing
So basically cant workout. It would be much more appreciated to find a way to get back the spine balance. I cant imagine not be back to weightlifting anymore…
Hello Dr !! Thank you so much for such a helpful video. This will help me by not disturbing the back and doing the exercises properly.
Your welcome.👍
thank you DR , plz more videos like this
Thank you, I will
Thank you for this video doctor. The bulge model is the best I have ever seen.
I am 52 and have been a bodybuilder for 35 years. I have damaged L4 L5 S1 vertebrae, with numerous C and T damage also.
May I ask a few questions?
What about smith machine squats, spine remains upright and squats can be performed, although vertical pressure is applied, curving of the spine does not occur.
Leg press done where the platform is only lowered to a level where curvature of the lower spine does not take place.
Sit ups on a machine with a chest pad, where the spine again remains un-curved throughout the rep range.
I think this is a topic practically untouched in the training and medical field. It's all 'you can only do this' or 'don't do it at all.'
Kind regards,
Lee.
Thank you for your very in depth question Lee. You are right in that these questions are untouched in the literature. As I always recommend to ask your doctor who is familiar with your case for specific answers. However many people still workout with disc bulges that are chronic and actually feel better when they do. Your suggestions of altering the exercises to maintain spine curvature are very insightful and would seem to make things a lot safer. Obviously if during an exercise you feel a lot of pain, stop. But please seek out someone who understands your specific issues if you are in doubt. In general, working out is always better than being sedentary. I hope this helps.
Hi, 27 and I’ve been just diagnosed with L4 L5 chronic stenosis. Can you please do a part 2. For excersises such as hip thrust, front squats with or without machine ? Thank you ! All the way from HudsonCounty NJ👋
Thank you sir. Your replacement exercises are really good. Good to know that those with lumbar ivdp can exercise safely. I am an ent doc from India.
Very helpful information sir. Thank you very much
Your welcome 🙏
Outstanding explanation.
Congratulations!
Awsome day!
As an ameteur cyclist I had to quit cycling because of back pain. I was having difficulties sleeping due to pain. But what saved my back were deadlifts. Just after a few weeks my pain subsided and went away. Please reconsider your advice. - I would not suggest deadlifts after an accute injury, better to heal up first. But deadlifts are actually a godsend in the recovery process. To put it simply, they kind of bulletproof the back. (And start easy of course.)
Absolutely agree. This is advice for acute situations. Dead lifts done correctly can definitely bulletproof the back👍. Thanks for watching.
Tried these there great Thanks.
Thanks for watching 🙏
Thank you Dr. Frank... Completely agree with the information you gave in this video... I was 40yrs when i was diagnosed with DDD... Took 6 month of precaution as advised, then gradually started with walking on treadmill... 5 days a week for 7 km a day... I managed to loose some weight as well...Thank God ... Sir can I start running as was an athlete... And I am 42 yrs now... Kindly suggest as your advise will be crucial for me...
I’m so happy for you🙏👍. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for these simple and useful exercises.
You’re welcome
Thank you Dr for your insight I've been doing the wrong work out
Really very very usefull information thankyou sir for helping all those people affected by it.
Thanks for watching 👍
What about pullups, pushups and dips can we do it basically?
Inversion table has worked wonders for my back.
They are wonderful 👍
many many thanks doctor.
very usefull information.
Hi respect ed sit I want to contact you is it possible??
Hello from India 🇮🇳... Thank you very much sir for this helpful information...
I have a question> Can we replace wall squat with hack squat machine? Seems it keeps spine neutral.
Thanks for watching. You can but you must be careful to not round your lower back as the legs come down. 👍
Excellent tips. One more to avoid would be rotation of the cord avoid that too. Do pull ups, swim, deeps bars, but if one of these bother you avoid them too.
Great tip. Thanks 👍
Great video! What about air squats...no weights, just a braced core?
Wow, this was a game changer. Now I know! Thank you so much!
Fantastic video!
Thank you 🙏
Also should avoid 'Seated Cable Raw'.
I'm facing problems T3-T4-T5 ( Upper back pain😢😢).
Thanks very much !!! Just started rehabbing my L4 and really appreciate the information !!! 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching 🙏
Once your back has healed or at least is stronger, can you put deadlifts and squats back into your strength training routines?
Absolutely 👍
What type of exercise to do for improving my hips strength, glutes area’s. Very good presentation, I do have the L 4 5 problems. Thanks
EXCELLENT DR THANK YOU
You’re welcome 🙏
Very educative
Thank you
Thank you.
Is this until things heal ? Or to never do these exercises again?
Until things heal
lot of respect from Bangladesh ❤
Thank you! This was really helpful. I had a question in regards to the glutes. Does strengthening the gluteus maximus/medius help L4-S1 disc space narrowing/bulging disc?
What are the upper body weight lifting exercises to avoid for a bulging disc?
Excellent advice. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
What exercises are good to do for spinal stenosis of the low back?
Thanks for your information
Good advice
Huge help. Ty Dr.great info..
Excellent, truly helpful advice!
Thanks for watching 👍
Thank you so much,Dr Frank.
You’re welcome👍
❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank You so much ❤❤❤ from Bangladesh. very essential information
Your very welcome🙏
Vital information, sir when I do plank I get pain in the lower region of the abdomen.
I understand and trust the process but All I heard was to “replace all your compound strength & muscle building exercises with body weight static hold exercises” 😢 I guess we do what we have to do to heal.
Good information 👍
Very helpful, thanks doc!😊
Thank you 🙏
Thank you Dr. , Can I do push ups in this case ?
This is very helpful. Thank you. Are sumo squats okay, or should they be done in an isometric hold too?
Can we have the video for cervical spondolosys
Can you please do another video about upper body exercises
Thank you
You’re welcome
Thanks a lot
Thanks! I have those disc problems mentioned, but also lumbar stenosis getting severe as I have to now walk with a cane, but really should be using a walker until I can get an epidural and maybe reduce symptoms. I tried everything else I could.
Thanks for sharing. Stay positive. The body can heal.
Wow. Great explanation.
Thank you
Dear Dr. Frank. Great tips. I followed this video and my Disc H. L5-S1 almost gone after 2 years.
I was doing all those wrong exercises at the Gym and at yoga. Thanks! from Israel.
Thanks for watching🙏. Glad your doing well.
Thanks Dr.
Thanks great video.
Hi doctor
Can you please do a video same as this for C4 and C5 disbulge. Gym routine
Thanks is for the suggestion 👍
this is amazing
Thanks for information. I have a question for you. Is it good drive bicycle when you have problems with your low spine, or i should avoid it?
Thanks for your comment. Bicycle riding can out the back into prolonged flexion which could aggravate disc symptoms. However, everyone is different so if it feels ok for you then it should be fine. As always consult your specialist that is familiar with your condition for a specific recommendation👍
How about 2 handed bowling style. Will this bowling style cause any unnecessary stresses to our L4 & L5?
Thank you so much for being here I truly appreciate your knowledge.
Even though I feel it's way too late for me.
I do have a question for you if I may....Should I not be squatting (to pick up items and such if you will) if I'm now fused from my L3 down to my sacrum?
I thought I was to keep my back as straight as possible?
Unfortunately I misstepped causing me to fall 6 months post-op, and has led to my L2 and L1 bulging now also my disc is slipping / shifting at my L2 and L3.
Definitely devastating news that I wasn't expecting to hear just two weeks.
I had mentioned in the previous video I watched, this being my second one.
I've been looking for my R lower SI joint pain since 07.
I stopped my search in 2010 due to the fact that I truly thought it was in my head, well that's what I was led to believe anyways!
I was told in 07 that I had a tilted pelvis, and issues with my pubic symphysis.
Here in 2019 since I've been in bed with the same R SI joint pain.
Actually it's between my R ribs and my R iliac crest, and goes to my R pelvic bone down my whole right leg and foot.
Don't even get me started on my piriformis muscle that's hard as a bone still after two injections there. I do believe my R GL muscle and R Psoas muscle is a culprit as well!
You could imagine what my walking gait is, it is horrific....I can barely lift my foot to walk at times.
I've been forcing myself to get out and walk to be as active as my body will let me be.
So with over 30 injections in my lower back region, including R buttocks, both hips, sacrum, a tailbone ablation.
I remember being hooked up to an IV at one point (the name of that procedure slips my mind) all before my two fusion's one year apart from each just a year ago now.
Yes, and how can I forget about my 3 R hip, R ankle surgeries and with the fall I had causing my new spine injury, I reinjured my R ankle and now my right foot too!
Just yesterday I had another R hip injection hoping it could relieve me of some pain until they can figure out my R SI joint pain so I can withstand my 5th surgery in 5 years 😔
This continues to keep me in bed since February 23rd 2019.
I’m sorry for your struggles. Stay positive and know that the body can do amazing things. Never give up🙏
Thanks a lot Dr. Can we do pushups
Very Helpful, Thank you
Thanks for watching🙏
Thanks for the video! Any way could do a video on dos and don't for si joint sprain? Have a herniated disc and just figured out si joint sprain and trying figure what pain is from what and how to get better
Got some of those rubber grommets to replace your discs ....from picking up those 200 lb weights from the floor.......Have done squats filling car tires for 16 years....has helped leg strength, with the glutes....
Any thoughts on healing from the inside, like collagen or other diet advice? Thanks!
Enjoyed this, doc!!!! Thank you very much, Sir!!! ❤🤗👋😇🙏
Thanks for watching 👍
Hi what is best exercise for abs with L4,5 issue
Thank you Sir
Very thanks doctor 👍
Thank you so much Dr
You’re welcome🙏
what about a hack squat?
I have lumbar spinal stenosis so wondering if the recommended exercises here also apply to me? Also arthritis in hips. Thank you.
I have 3 heirnated discs looking into some stuff to do for relief thanks
Sir, can you please add similar video for D11-12 please?
Hi Dr. I have been diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis, can I do these exercises or do you suggest any thing else ....
Appreciate your response please, thanks, happy good day ....
Thanks for sharing. I can’t answer the question specifically for you because I don’t know your case so you should ask a doctor familiar with your case. However I have patients with stenosis who do these exercises and have done very well. Always stop if pain increases! Best wishes🙏
Hi Dr, thanks for your helpful video, what about pull up is it good for L4L5 S1?
Hi Dr. Frank .
Is it good to do pushups for patients with lower back pain because of disc prolapse?
try inclined one for les weight, at the end of the day its about how much presure on your weak pain point vs muscle weight workout
if you do pec press sitted you do puishup exercise with upper body but your spine stay sit and dont work to stay horizontal (relax vertical) and your arm push your slpine back striaght into the back-chair (those gym pec pushup) stabilise your back (but make the core work less than pushup due to abs keeping body striaght)
Would the opposite apply if you have stenosis from bone spurs?
Thank you Doc. I need this. I am waiting to have a Radio Frequency Ablation done around the L4-L5. I hope this will last for 6 to 8 months. I will be going through a left knee operation in September.
Thanks for sharing🙏 Good luck with your procedure
Very helpful and detailed 👌
Thanks for sharing👍
thanks
Thank you Dr for your valuable advice. Have been doing 100 squats on alternate days and it aggravated my low back pain.
Thank you ,
Thanks for watching👍