7 Mistakes to AVOID with Bulging Discs (Don't Delay Your Recovery!)

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals the 7 most common mistakes made by people with lumbar disc bulges and herniated discs which limits their recovery and causes them to suffer worse pain than necessary.
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[@arrepuess]

1- Not sitting properly 2- Don’t stop walking 3- Dont stretch hamstrings 4- U Dont Drink enough water 5- Too much bed rest 6- Doing painful exercises 7- Obsessing over MRI results

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you!

[@karenkaysociasspeck9829]

Thank you

[@karenkaysociasspeck9829]

Thank you for your very educational video. Now I know I have to tell my therapist not to stretch my hamstrings.

[@natlove2099]

How much water?

[@sassistar]

My physio have me the wrong stretches and advice 😩

[@thomasgrady9292]

I wonder why doctors don't spend even a fraction of the time explaining things to patients instead of keeping them in the dark about their condition most future Dr visits would be completely unnecessary instead of them constantly sitting in front of you with their heads down and writing without even looking at you and explaining a few simple things such as this gentleman has thank you for your time it is very much appreciated!

[@HT-Physio]

Yes, totally agree we could save people a lot of time, energy and pain if we took longer to educate on these conditions!

[@rahulkaundal7300]

Because there are specialized people. Their only work to teach and train.

[@kimsilvio]

I couldn’t agree with you more 💗

[@lukestarkiller7757]

Going to your GP about sciatica is a total waste of time, they only give you pain and nerve meds and not try and help fix the root cause of your problem. Physios couldn't do anything either and said come back when you feel a bit better.

[@leoblyshchyk6287]

Yes I agree. I recently visited a spine doctor and that was the most waisted time. Nothing that helped me or guided me forward

[@kanzverma]

This video came up at the time I was feeling super depressed seeing my mri.. I have a disc bulge at l5 s1 and my doc straight away recommended surgery. I was too shocked. Although I had some pain in my leg with no back pain, I never knew he would straight away recommend surgery. I cried my eyes out and the mri reports made it even worse. 2 weeks have gone and my pain has come to 3 from 10 with just walk and not bending.. hoping to recover quickly now. Amen. Thank you for this video, we need more people like you on planet Earth. 😇

[@HT-Physio]

I'm so sorry to hear about what you've been experiencing, but it's brilliant to hear that your pain has decreased so drastically - it sounds like you've been doing what you can to support your healing. I hope my videos can offer further support during this time!

[@kanzverma]

@@HT-Physio absolutely! Thank you so much. 🤞

[@katiem1351]

This is the content I've desperately needed since my bulging disc diagnosis and pain. I've seen so many doctors lately but they simply do not go into this level of detail and I was making 3 of these 7 mistakes as a result and been putting myself through unnecessary and prolonged pain. I also really appreciated the total lack of filler or fluff and just straight facts.

[@jasonjames4667]

Hey there, I too have been diagnosed with a Herniated disc, you mind if I ask how long have you had this problem?

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now??

[@ruthfeldhan]

Thank you! These tips were super helpful and informative 🫶🏼😍!

[@bru1015]

Yes! I did this to myself as well by doing the wrong exercises. 😢

[@FabiusandGertie]

How are you now? I am in the same boat looking for any relief.

[@phillipdiehl6857]

How does this young man have so much insight into sciatica/low back pain, he nailed everyone of this 66 yo oldman's symptoms and offered very practical, non surgical advice, that I've stumbled upon over much research, but he put it all in one short vid.

[@lionelgrisbane-ud87]

…..because he’s a doctor who specializes in the subject…………

[@TheJoan48]

I was thinking the same thing. He told me more in a few minutes that I've known in over 25 years of back pain. My biggest cause was a lack of drinking water. Too late to fix me but I can help keep myself walking I hope.

[@guytwo20]

He is a chiropractor which study what heals the body. Medical Drs study what kills the body and prescribe chemicals to alter the body or simply take parts out like gal bladder or appendix or cut stomach in half (bariatric surgery) etc etc... either you (body) survive their treatment or the infection, cancer, or, disease does. I choose chiropractic or acupuncture over medical Drs. The veterans hospitals have large acupuncture areas because it works similar to chiro. Regular hospitals very them as competition

[@tonyc6501]

Doesn't only happen to old men been dealing with this since I was 25

[@kingjoffreyownsyou6032]

You’re the best. Just discovered I’ve been experiencing a bulging disc via MRI. Doctor told me it was piriformis syndrome targeted the wrong recovery workouts. Stay strong everyone

[@crabcake5617]

I've seen like 5 or 6 doctors about my problem, spend thousands of dollars and none of them explained what I had as clear as you. Thank you so much!

[@irshikha]

And, then they mock KZbin and google search. Doctors nowadays are terrible. They used to respect their profession and were more intelligent (both IQ and EQ wise) 3-4 decades ago.

[@truckingwithtobee]

I would not wish this type of pain on my worst enemy. I had two bulging disc in my neck and the pain lasted for six solid weeks. I could not imagine having chronic back pain constantly. I feel so bad for people that have this problem 24 seven for years, it literally rips any kind of joy you have in your life. Nothing matters all you can focus on is the pain and no kind of pain medicine helps

[@i.a.b6761]

Hello did your bulging discs heal? Are they in the right place now?

[@kenzybarnes2816]

Mine never healed :( I’m going on year 2 of this. How did you heal yours 😭

[@truckingwithtobee]

@@kenzybarnes2816 Exercises the Dr taught me and my chiropractor is amazing.

[@ankllkmjd2]

If all doctor is being proactively educative like you world will become a better place.

[@karenknight1554]

Very useful, I have been suffering for 2 years- ended up not being able to walk. Ended up in the ER, had C T scan and 2:steroid shots a week a part. This allowed me to start physio. Diagnosed with bulging discs L5 being the major issue. Also stenosis / arthritis & neuropathy. Been a painful nightmare and struggle. Today in a better place, managed with weekly physio to get the pain from my legs up to the lower back. Now working on that, keep moving as much as I can handle and lots of daily exercise to strengthen my core & keep my muscle strength as I lost most of that on my right side. Have purchased a lot of things to help me do that. Treadmill/ Red light therapy/ bands to stretch with / roller for my back and so much more. Proper chair with back support and foot rest for better posture. Been quite the challenge & has limited my day to day. Just want to get back to life pain free. Your video let's me know I'm on the right track as far as what not to do. 🙏Thank you

[@soyicasweet99]

same thing happened to me. I actually had thoracic spinal fusion to walk again after getting paralyzed 6 years ago. Now my old lumbar herniated disc is painful at l5-s1 and put me in the hospital due to neuropathy and unable to stand due to pain and muscle weakness. i also have 2 bulging discs in the neck pressing on my spinal cord. I am in pain daily and I can't wait until this goes away. I am not doing another surgery. LIving like this horrific so I feel your pain

[@karenknight1554]

@@soyicasweet99 OMG that is a lot , I truly feel your pain. Thankfully with a lot of hard work and therapy I'm sure in a better place. Not 100% but working on it. I was in a very dark place from all the pain and inability to function. But I refused to get surgery, so I will continue to put in the work. I pray you find comfort, hang in there and NEVER give up. At my darkest hour I fought to hold onto faith to keep pushing. I still have neuropathy in my right foot, and if I do not exercise I feel the effects. But hey will keep me in shape to if anything😋. Good luck on your journey, sending you strength and prayers.

[@soyicasweet99]

@@karenknight1554 thank you so much. Today the pain got better and i walked 4000 steps. I hope it continues like this

[@truthandnothingbut]

Thank you!! Don’t stop you are helping many. It might not be apparent now but people will always suffer from back pain so these videos are gems. Thank you

[@yvonnetrigg4745]

Brilliant advice - so grounded and based on research! Thanks Will, so helpful 👍

[@graemeyoung3678]

What an excellent video, full of great advice. I've had a bulging disc (L5S1) for years now and I've managed to cope with it for most of the time by using the 7 tips that you've just given, through trial and error and finding what works best for me. Your advice about not continuing with painfull exercises is spot on. For years I spent too much time and money at so called specialists only to come out worse than I went in.I just wish my doctors had been as eloquent and informative as you've been 👍

[@kittykumari]

You speak so well and to the point. The reassurance you gave at the end can be very healing mentally to lot of people. You can become a therapist with the way you spoke. So calm and understanding. Thank you so much. Lots of gratitude to you from India.

[@nightsabre6425]

Who else watching this under 30 🥲

[@scream4painfitness389]

43

[@HaBeatByAGirl]

Yep 29 and my back is making me feel like a 80 year old

[@morganjohnson4291]

27 here 😂

[@InGodITrust1111]

Me 27 😢

[@rahulbothra1488]

28 :(

[@stormproduction5351]

The most true useful and honest advice, I've learnt the same from my bulging disc experience, but I have never heard from other practitioners or doctors. Thanks so much!

[@kaesterly]

Thank you for this!!! Exactly what I needed. Great delivery too

[@legacy2010able]

This guy is SPOT ON! so much misdirection out there. Thankyou for making this video. Definitely subscribed.

[@jimmyjames4jesus]

Best advice video ive seen this far. Thank you for being honest and detailed.

[@cactusbaby4616]

Thank you again. This explains why the hamstring exercises my physio made me do was making it worse when i had a bulging disc problem. I feel like Ive been getting so many different input from different professionals and yours has made the most sense. Thank you.

[@harrisonprost6825]

Lol same thing happened to me I was in pt for a couple weeks and the pt actually made my pain worse😂

[@sherilee6273]

I’m so glad I found these videos. I’ve been not able to work as I’m a dental hygienist. The pain got so excruciating. So I then started doing reception and my bulging disk isn’t any better. I assumed there was no way to fix this problem. Wow. Thanks

[@dora59]

Got my mri results of my 73 year old retired nurse spine. Fortunately I got the result in the PT waiting room. I asked the PT to pull up my report and he was able help me see sense. Don’t obsess over MRI report is very good advice. As he pointed out I am doing the exercises, learning what not to do and am doing 100% better than when I started one month ago.

[@prs7100]

One of the best videos I’ve been counting on KZbin for back pain. Thank you.

[@francescagaspari161]

Thank you so much! I needed all this. Precious!

[@dalenn_dnb]

Incredibly helpful! THANK YOU!

[@sgy6493]

What a tremendous video, I am so pleased to have found it. So many of what you said I can relate to. I have a MRI scheduled for next week, be interesting to see the output from that. Thanks for uploading.

[@martinosborne9140]

Finally! A therapist who understands bulging discs and provides insightful exercises that actually help the situation. I had an L4-L5 laminectomy and I've followed suggestions from other online therapists who have provided exercises for strengthening the core, but I believe some of those actually create inflammation. Will's exercises are more likely to help healing and prevent further inflammation. Not only that, but Will clearly identifies exercises that could potentially create inflammation. I also appreciate his detailed demonstrations. I wish I would have stumbled upon this site two years ago.

[@viliamgazo8589]

Thank you, fantastic advice. I’m 62 fit male. I had lumbar radiculopathy L5 for few days with lots of pain in my leg.Yesterday I had CT scan with injection. I’m still in a pain but improving. Funny, all 7 points you mentioned are pretty much my case. Drinking water is a big one.

[@rosepetals8181]

WATER 🤔,Is anyone else realizing they're is SOOOO MUCH CHEMICAL IN THE WATERS THAT THEY ARE ACTUALLY DRYING YOU UP???🤔 I DONT CARE FOR PLAIN WATER,I PREFER TO FLAVOR IT WITH FRUITS OR 1/4 JUICES...BUT BECAUSE I NORMALLY DON'T DRINK WATER AND LOVE COFFEE(DEHYDRATOR), I USE TO BE ABLE TO TELL THE NEXT DAY IN MY SKIN, IMMEDIATELY THAT I ACTUALLY DRANK WATER🙄💦💡...EVER SINCE "COVID-19",ARRIVED I NOTICED STRANGE THINGS W/ ALOT OF THE WATER,THE TASTE,THE BOTTLES...SO I ACTUALLY STARTED JUICING MORE VEGGIES INSTEAD AND PUTTING MY OWN CONCOCTIONS TOGETHER...BUT IF THEIR DRYING YOU OUT,WELL JUST BE AWARE😘🙏

[@marydurhone232]

Brilliant. Just the information I needed. Thanks!

[@jazzcat0269]

Thank for this! I find that keeping moving reduces the pain, agree with all the sitting advice: I have experienced this. Hydration is so important! Thank you for your exercise advice. I feel worse after a massage!

[@ksjupikm]

I have seen so many videos and have used osteopaths and pain clinics. Exercises and accupuncture. But this guy is the only one that completely understands the problem and explains it so well.

[@nvaidya2050]

Best comprehensive video I have seen for this topic. The last point is very important & beought down my anxiety. Thanks to the Dr.

[@i.v.7055]

What a great presentation! Thank you!!! You explain things very well and clearly.

[@MuhammadUSA12]

Thank you brother God bless you and give you light

[@Mebbe308]

You have been extremely useful. Especially the MRI result information. Very grateful

[@user-vf3gs6xy3l]

What fantastic advice, I am taking up all the advice given,especially about the MRI scan,and need to walk around more,thank you so much.

[@charliebird3]

Wow, this is just about the most accurate & helpful video on what not to do that I've found. Thanks!!!

[@jimmartin8950]

Absolutely fantastic information thank you very much

[@reshma2472]

Thank you so much Doc for sharing such a life saving knowledge. I had sciatica and your video helped me a lot to heal faster. the way you explained everything in depth is commendable. Thank you🙏🏻

[@DoraAnderson-ng8zj]

Thank you for giving me a hope! Your explanation is very helpful! Blessings to you and everyone!!🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@kumarsabaratnam4787]

Thanks for your detailed explanation.

[@deepadarjee5944]

Thanks a lot for such a valuable information, much appreciated!

[@annecurtis630]

Excellent explanation…. The best I’ve seen

[@jayasrinivasan8051]

Thank you so much. Very informative.

[@girlygirlwoman]

This is GREAT information. Thank You So Much!

[@kerimbalaban610]

A really wise presentation! Thank you!

[@user-eq6qw8cr3o]

Thank you, as someone in severe pain I now have clarity about the do and don't for healing.

[@annabarbusci9122]

so so educational !!! Thank you so much

[@kamran6533]

Thanks for making this video, it helps people in pain and gives them an idea what to do and what not to!

[@vicar1972]

Very useful! Thank You for posting this !!!

[@fineartlifestyling]

William, your information has been absolutely valuable! I have watched countless videos by "osteopaths", " chiropractors" as well as "specialists" making numerous recommendations including exercises and no one gave the absolute proper advice and detailed explanation like you did here! Much gratitude to you. So many gave inappropriate advice like stretching hamstrings or using fear tactics to get you all worried! I respect people who know their craft well and serve the public with integrity and ethics.

[@rosepetals8181]

Yes🙏💯‼️

[@emmanueloladejo1339]

Will is a Physiotherapist with a difference!❤

[@MissB2u]

By far the most helpful video I've watched.

[@unspecified_brain]

By far the best KZbin video on sciatica I've watched, and I've watched a lot. I'm 52, about four weeks into my first ever bout of sciatica and this has shown me the way, crucially what NOT to do (out with the lazyboy recliner immediately). I only watched the video a few mins ago and already feel like a new man after sinking quite deeply into a pit of self pity and misery. Thankyou so much.

[@demiladebakare3109]

Wish you a speedy recovery Sir.

[@unspecified_brain]

Thanks. I'm now four weeks post surgery and able to walk again for the first time in four months. My sciatica was caused not by a bulging disc, but a herniated L5/S1 disc. No amount of exercise or stretches would fix that problem and surgery to remove the herniation was the only fix. Within an hour of surgery I could walk and all nerve pain immediately disappeared. It took me a week to detox from codeine and a few days before I could drive again. I can now run, hike, sleep etc. Please, get a scan if you have bad sciatica, exercise and stretches will not always be the answer. @@demiladebakare3109

[@user-ji5pu5wp7o]

Thank you. Ive been trying to hard with excersies that were damaging

[@mariehu8681]

Thank you for posting this. Great video. I hope you one about neck as well as back. This was very helpful and reassuring. I like that you mention not to fret too much over the mri results as they can be scary to read though it’s neccesary from a patients point of view to be reassured of correct diagnosis and treatment.

[@rundmk]

Thanks for the very useful information. You give me hope!

[@KadirRazu]

Thank you for your advices and nice efforts.

[@Mohammed-ok5eb]

Thank you Brother!!! Really appreciate your work...

[@Jamesason]

So useful. Thank you! My Dr noticed nothing on CT scan so sent me away until pain returned. I’ve had to diagnose myself with research and opinions from friends and woke detailed content like this. Feels like I have some control and power over my pain!❤

[@naturegirl175]

Great information, Thank you for the video.

[@richardjones943]

Great advice and information. Thanks for info before my upcoming mri. Now i know what to expect. Thank you!

[@theresathicthe3475]

Very helpful advice.Thank you.

[@AnjayKm]

This is great info, thank you very much.

[@martinosborne9140]

Absolutely the best information! He sums up in seven mistakes what I've finally learned after years of trial and error with therapists and surgeons.

[@HT-Physio]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@martinosborne9140]

@@HT-Physio No problem. I've had L4-L5 laminectomy, so I'm constantly searching to find what exercises I can and cannot use for strengthening core and back yet avoid irritation of the nerves. I wish I would have known this information years ago before disc problems developed.

[@aevoguitars2576]

Very good info! Many thanks.

[@anahitafakhravar1878]

Thank you so much for your great video.🌻

[@willwassenaar1145]

Super helpful, thanks man.

[@vishalwaghmare2866]

Thank you for the valuable information.

[@kaytube2542]

Thank you, really great and useful advice!

[@soohz]

Thank u so much!!! I feel better already. Very helpful and clear.

[@blissfulbaboon]

Thank you for educating us so well.I really appreciate your great work

[@chriswinter2725]

Great information, thank you.

[@kreezer010]

very informative thank you so much..

[@StaticGarageUSA]

Thanks for this video!

[@alvaropomponio]

Such a great piece of advice, very helpful and very well communicated!

[@davingaffud9423]

Thanks. Very informative.

[@zthde]

Absolutely brilliant information 👏👏👏👏

[@eagle2742]

Excellent - thank you !

[@edithp.7213]

This video has informed and helped me more than any other. Thank you!

[@debbiegarton]

Great straightforward advice I need to incorporate these points in my daily life.

[@lelandlucia7231]

Thanks for the information! Well done.

[@gwendamclean5305]

Happy I came across this video. I have been going through sciatica pain for the last 2 weeks. Extremely painful. Doctor explained it so that dummies like me can understand.

[@HT-Physio]

Sorry to hear that and hope it improves for you soon!

[@kay-marieforbes-robotham3648]

Very useful video. Thank you

[@dnassif69]

Amazing ! thank you and keep it up

[@tandajohnson8617]

Thanks so much for educating us.

[@ramum9599]

Valuable instructions for disc disease people !!!!Thanks a lot !!!!!🙏🙏🙏

[@HT-Physio]

You're very welcome!

[@vvtv4565]

Informative! Thank you!

[@IsaacMwaniki]

Very helpful.. I started with adjusting my sitting immediately. thank you very much for the other points too

[@cyn2480]

Thank you for such interesting information. These points will certainly help me.

[@AjayKesugani]

Thank you for your information Doctor your the most loyal doctor I've ever seen in my life thanks for explaining

[@JSol1991]

Very useful video! Thanks !

[@catarsi1445]

Thanks for this great video 👍

[@reniivanova99]

Thank you for all the videos on this topic! It's the explaination I needed, that i didn't receive from any doctor here... Thanks!

[@HT-Physio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@simonewright1120]

Thank you soooo much for your information. I'm dealing with sciatica and this is helping sooo much.

[@laxmanperka1568]

Very nice explanation.... Thank you

[@karimeasterbrook6292]

Excellent advice and it works

[@rishanadarajah5928]

This information is very helpful. You are very good at explaining things in an easy to understand manner. Thank you so much for this video.

[@okonjopatricia5554]

Thank you so much, I really love the video and I hope I will find help doing the needful.

[@cindyray3379]

Thank you so much! Your videos are helping me tremendously navigate through my injuries! Your advice is absolutely making a difference!

[@seandoherty3480]

Great explanation!!👍