Best Exercise for L4-L5 Disc Bulge & L4-L5 Herniation- Includes Self Tests

[@kluey_ck777]

Hi am Canadian college football player who had to retire do to L5 .7cm herniated disk diagnosed via mri, I had horrible pain down the leg following the sciatic nerve and my foot was completely numb. Your videos have been helping me out for over a year now so plz keep doing the great work!

[@vlsr71]

All better?

[@karki96]

Friends, I'm not sure if this information will be helpful to you, but I had problems with L4, L5, and S1 bulging discs for two years and couldn’t even walk properly. I tried allopathic medicines, but the pain didn’t go away. After taking Ayurvedic medicine for two months, the pain disappeared completely. I also used some home remedies, but I didn’t do any exercises; I only started doing evening walks. Now, I am 95% better, though there's still a slight burning sensation, for which I am doing therapy at home. I hope you all will also recover quickly

[@MariaThomas1999]

Thank you bob and brad for your wonderful videos! As a 22 year old who recently got diagnosed with a herniated discs in the lumbar region (with sciatica) it’s been really devastating to feel pain everytime I stand, sit or sleep. I hope I can get better soon…

[@denisehill1705]

I recently recieved physical therapy for problems with the L5 disc, they never really said if it was bulging or herniated, but it would be very painful in the morning and eventually it became hard to sit or lay at night. Usually didn't feel much discomfort walking, but the left hip was being affected too. They decided that my hip and low back muscles had gotten too weak to support the disc when in a sitting or laying position. I think when it was not supported it would then irritate the nerve. Physical therapy alone did not help with the pain and what I found did was Meloxicam,(anti inflammatory) Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxer) and Tylenol for pain. I took these at night for several weeks before it got less painful. I gradually went off the muscle relaxer and then Tylenol. I feel like it was healing the nerve irritation. But, I'm sure the muscle strengthening in the hip, glutes and lower back helped as well.

[@masqtranger107]

I feel you! I also had mine at 26, I started to have a stable career which is so perfect then suddenly I got annular tear and herniated disc it's so depressing 😢

[@mohamedfarrag4490]

@@masqtranger107 I injured myself while skateboarding now I stopped studying because of the pain while sitting all my dreams are gone in a moment

[@rubistollings9392]

@@mohamedfarrag4490 I too had a hard time sitting while trying to study, but it gets better if you follow the advice to get your herniated disc to heal. I have to take several breaks while studying, and also stand and study when I can. Don't give up, it WILL get better 🙏

[@rubistollings9392]

@@denisehill1705 I hope you went to see a doctor for an xray or MRI to see if there are any changes to your disc. I made the mistake of going to chiropractors and a physical therapist who all gave me different diagnosis along with suggesting I keep working out to build core muscles. Well I was not healing until I saw a doctor who immediately said I could have an annular tear and herniated discs. He told me to stop working out and what moves not to do. It's been a month since seeing him, and am almost 100%. I just wish I would have gone to a doctor 6 months ago when I first got injured, I might have been filly healed by now

[@terrancecassell3196]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Its been 3 days since the herniated disc and I've stayed laying on my back in bed. No change. Just constant pain down my leg stopping at my knee. The "prone press-ups start at 8:35 has made the pain in the leg dissappear after 3 sets of 6 for ten seconds. I cannot believe how instant the change was. To Bob and Brad, thank you again. To anyone else with a herniated disc, this worked like magic for me!

[@SoulfulMsSavannah]

Wow! Thanks I was just told by my MD that I had a bulging disc in my back. This is very timely. Thank you Bob and Brad, I really appreciate you both!!!!

[@apolk]

Thank you for being such generous and enthusiastic educators!

[@_so_ya_]

This is amazing. I have had chronic pain for the past two years due two herniated discs, and thought I was recovering quite well. During a workout I relapsed into severe pain and reduced mobility. I found you guys on KZbin two days ago and I am amazed at how quickly the pain is being reduced by doing exactly what you show in the videos. You guys are rock star level physical therapists on the Internet, because this is rock star level guidance! Well explained and great illustration! I love the dynamic between the two of you 😂😊

[@bidhanhajong9246]

Hello brother pls reply ... I hv dish herniation between l4 and l5 for the past 8 months. Sud i go for surgery or injection or medication. I took several medicines but it doesn't work for me. Pls suggest me

[@karki96]

Friends, I'm not sure if this information will be helpful to you, but I had problems with L4, L5, and S1 bulging discs for two years and couldn’t even walk properly. I tried allopathic medicines, but the pain didn’t go away. After taking Ayurvedic medicine for two months, the pain disappeared completely. I also used some home remedies, but I didn’t do any exercises; I only started doing evening walks. Now, I am 95% better, though there's still a slight burning sensation, for which I am doing therapy at home. I hope you all will also recover quickly

[@xander9460]

Just an addition from my recovery/prevention journey as a gamer. i easily sit/sat 8-12 hours at my desk at home gaming and as a captain at work I'm sitting at the helm 8 hours too. -High End ergonomic chair (Haworth Fern/Steelcase Gesture) -Stand/sit electric desk (Ikea desk) -High Quality firm spring matrass with comfort zones. (Ikea top end) Yes, big investments. But only once for life. AND DO CORE STRENGTH EXCERSISES EVERY DAY FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE! The Mcgill Big 3 -Curl Ups -Side Planks -Bird Dog

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for sharing!

[@JesmondFragrance]

Thank you very much I have been a nurse for 26 years and for the past two years I have been struggling but these exercises are real good help.

[@cptgigity]

I recently was diagnosed with a pinched nerve and herniated disc and I had serious back pain but no lower leg pain, Did your stretches from this video and other videos and so far a week after I feel normal, except for a few times when I feel that the pain might come back but I do the exercises again and I am all good. Love you guys and what you do!!

[@bidhanhajong9246]

Recently just 3 weeks ago i diagnosed with herniation between l4 and l5. No leg pain.only lower back pain... What shall i do brother..sud i go for surgery or ?

[@senademirgil8042]

Thank you for these valuable informations. I'm 25 years old now and i've realized that i have a bulge on my lower back at the age of 23. I kept on searching and i learned that it's L5 herniation/ herniated disc. These videos are very helpful. I started exercising today. We'll see that my body heals :) 'Cause i don't want this little problem to get bigger

[@karthiks1680]

Did it get better for you?

[@mattricher21]

I'm 29 and work in underground mining I'm 6'7 but always had back pain found out the same couple years back and I let it get bad. Been about 5 months now none stop throbbing pain shooting down my back to my right leg, numb foot and calf. Missed a month of work too. Fix it now for the love of God 🤣

[@mat5015]

Ever heal up?

[@SMGAMING13470]

For solution in slip disc Do watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5zVhoGLn6mGbqM

[@adityalotankar4306]

​@@mat5015 How are you now brother

[@tomnekuda3818]

You guys are great......the therapists I've been to torture me rather than help me. You fellas make sense and give me a lot of variations.

[@joyhaley9518]

One silver lining of this prolonged time at home is finding your videos. I am so grateful for all the expertise that you share, and I've told many others about your videos as well. THANK YOU!!!

[@bwj4893]

I just learned more in this presentation than I have from going to many other treatments the past 7 years. THANK YOU!

[@benaskrensintellect332]

Holy crap u musta been going to a fake dr or scammer or something thats insane

[@itsrighttoberight5481]

Press up got the pain out of foot into my butt and now it’s centralized in the back in about 60hrs you are amazing god bless you I’m 28 and had 2 months of my life ruined had to quit my job and told by my doctor surgery is the best option I can’t thank you enough

[@ThonColinFilms]

Did you manage to get rid of the central back pain?

[@itsrighttoberight5481]

@@ThonColinFilms it comes and goes usually after sitting for a long time but press ups always takes always the pain

[@ash2roid871]

Was diagnosed with the L4/L5 bulge after a CT scan, I don't have any pain down the leg, but I do have constant tingling in my foot. My back is very sore though and walking is incredibly difficult, I work in an office too so sitting is difficult. Doctors recommended I have an Epidural Injection via CT but I want to try do some therapy first. Going to start this journey with these exercises. Thanks!

[@20KAYSUBS]

I got the same problem

[@YolandaGarcia-ic4fr]

You 2 rock. I have had great results with the tips you have given us. I've gotten great results with all the exercises you've shared. I have totally changed my therapy exercises & am following you daily. I end my evenings going along with the 2 of you & doing my proper body mechanics. Can't THANK YOU enough.

[@chiana21]

I really appreciated the demonstration with the skeleton. I always wondered why my pain radiated into my hip.

[@islandgirlruby2750]

Same, the pain is in my hip now

[@jimwulstan8592]

Bob and Brad best vids on the int/net.

[@sammyyourmammy8170]

Thank you guys, I live in California. I am self-employed and I don’t have health insurance. I know, for a fact, I have L4 L5 injury just based upon watching this video I have not seen a doctor, but these exercises are helping with the pain…..

[@MrTbar999]

Thanks from Ireland guys. Perfect sense without the heavy medical language. Keep it up!

[@sawyer4713]

Fascinating. Yes, when we know more we know more about what to do and how to help ourselves if we can. You boys are a gift to humanity.

[@FaraZaminii]

I actually am amazed how you guys have videos about everything.

[@20KAYSUBS]

I wanna be a positive message, as I struggle with l4 l5 s1, I'm 27 years old and it took me almost 10 years to understand why I had lower back pain, no matter how old or how much pain please be patient with yourselves, I had to quit my job, I'm now doing at home PT with the help of pain pills, thank you Bob and Brad for these videos, let's always be hopeful

[@twRage96]

Another great video - I would love to see a video more specifically targeting thoracic herniations. I have three, and the press-ups have been helping a fair amount, but would love to get some more exercises to help!

[@Maggiemae33]

Wow! Congrats on 2 mil! So great to see! Been watching since 2014!!

[@J.G.817]

Thank you Brad and Bob, for all the valuable information,you to are the only ones who mentioned of pain in the front of the leg, everyone else always talks about the back of the leg hurting,but that's a false statement for sure.Thank you for these videos,your exscersises really help.🙏

[@Crystal-jb9fc]

My MD just told me I have herniated disk L4 L5. Also have issue with L5 S1 with hamstring pain.. Thank you so much for the vdo.

[@ceegee4494]

You have given me better help than many “DRs.”

[@zaeem2893]

I am 23, starting to have some spine issues (lumber area ache) for last few months starting from an injury I got in sports. Got an MRI recently and it's an annular tear & disc bulge at L4-L5 level. Its crucial for my life that I manage this well especially considering the career I have opted for.

[@ttttt9065]

I'm 21 and found out i have annular tear and disc bulge at L4-L5 level ..juz want to know how are you now?how do u get to manage the pain and can u pls tell me about ur recovery process? I'm so depressed felt like I'm struck

[@guruofendtimes819]

This is very common as MRI can detect very small tears

[@Anthony-gq7dk]

Outstanding advice and so well delivered , well done guys.

[@hasake8873]

Thanks for introducing me to the "micro press-ups and "road kill." Thanks Bob. I hope you feel better.

[@kateysandon]

My back pain was so intense THANKYOU

[@Alkimachos]

hell yea brah, I've been looking for an exercise to isolate one side of my spine, instead of just the central unit thank you!

[@heinzkrupps5496]

Have the L5 fracture...and mutt two big toes became numb around the same time. Now I know why. Thanks B&B!💓

[@constancechan7748]

The opening song is so cute and makes me rock & roll😂

[@ekaterinaboichenko6187]

Thank you so much for your video full of enthusiasm! It's very reassuring for me since I've experienced the most severe back pain in my life last week. I got the MRI results and I have herniated L4-L5, L5-S1. Now I know much more about it!

[@shaamelan3084]

May I know what they wrote on the MRI report? Haha because I got my results and they suspected herniated disc but I can only meet my doctor at November and I don’t understand my MRI report

[@ekaterinaboichenko6187]

@@shaamelan3084 sure! they wrote just like that - "herniated disks L4-L5 etc" and described the pathological changes caused by hernias.

[@shaamelan3084]

@@ekaterinaboichenko6187 omg thank you!! But did they say diffuse disc bulge?

[@ekaterinaboichenko6187]

@@shaamelan3084 no, they wrote about the dorsal hernias directly, also they mentioned low hydrophilicity of those discs and the sizes of the hernias (up to 5 mm)

[@shaamelan3084]

@@ekaterinaboichenko6187 oh ok thank you!!

[@mattadulting]

I was watching KZbin doing my stretches...then this showed up. Dealing with L4L5 and L5S1 bulges with annular tears for 5 years

[@isaacjmay]

Me too, almost exactly the same spot and time frame. Have you find any relief?

[@nykko73]

@@isaacjmay hi there how are you now? u had/have pins and needles in legs? and foot pain? i have L4/L5 disc bulge

[@isaacjmay]

@@nykko73 Doing much better, I'm basically fully activate now and back to exercising. I did not get surgery. I did have the pin and needles and numbness on my left left down to my big toe. Other than seeing a good chiro and deep tissue massage around my hips and back, the BIGGEST help long term has been constant core work (i can finally feel and see my lumbar muscles) and staying moving. Planks are essential, i do laced fingers, elbows out for 2 minutes twice a day plus all the stretches and other core stuff, no sit-ups ever. I did just drive across country for 4 days but other than I stay moving throughout the day.

[@miguelchurropa5181]

Excellent video. Informative and well spoken. You have answered so many of my questions and brought hope for recovery!

[@splugereport]

Man two rounds of injections and a year of pain with this damn back. Trying the exercises thx

[@CarlineFrancois]

Thank you sharing Bob & Brad. Your video was so helpful for my condition.☘️

[@jbermiup8030]

You two are solid gold! Thanks so much

[@ON-ti5ht]

Thank you so much for your excellent presentation. It is very helpful.

[@mikepongco8449]

I had sciatica. Watching your video so i can go back to working out again.

[@user-rh4zb6yq7j]

I am glad I found you guys. I have Osteoarthritis, I am only 37 and was diagnosed when I was 33 but suffered from pain since I was 25 or younger. Recently my back went out, and for a week I’ve been barely 😰 able to walk. My chiropractor said I will be able to function real soon. He sent these exercises home… so in finding your page 📄 I am thankful to try these exercises.

[@annetterios8789]

Thank you Brad for addressing the cool sensation I'm experiencing on my outside calf area. No one has ever mentioned it before. My physicians don't understand where it's coming from. But, I'm also dealing with inflammation in my leg. I have no pain. I'm also dealing with mold/moderate spinal stenosis. Again, no pain. Thank God.

[@111himanshurana9]

What was it?

[@annetterios8789]

@@111himanshurana9 Sciatica caused by spinal stenosis. The cool sensation (nerve) is just a symptom of that.

[@monkieassasin]

@@annetterios8789 thank you for answering this :)

[@annetterios8789]

@@monkieassasin You're welcome 😊

[@J.G.817]

You're blessed not to be having any pain.🙏

[@rashaabushaban3843]

Thank you for your informative and easy-to-understand presentation! I don't know how come I haven't discovered your channel earlier! Though it hurt when you said "it is part of the aging process" haha! Love from Palestine :)

[@faustinabaahagyemang4334]

Very educative and helping. Thank you very much. Keep it up

[@garybudjak6396]

Thank you for all the support you guys provide. Do you recommend using a back stretcher device? One of those hard plastic adjustable things that are supposed to help decompress the spine. I have L4/L5 disc herniation. Waiting for your reply. Thanks!

[@SMGAMING13470]

For solution in slip disc Do watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5zVhoGLn6mGbqM

[@guruofendtimes819]

Get a traction device

[@candidapeier]

What a sweet pair. Just got my MRI results and turns out i have discuss prolapse in my l4l5😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@aminta1solan2]

Very good, Ja, it’s really working. Thank you 😊

[@Flula49]

You guys are great at explaining stuff! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@apirlhodges2155]

This was very educational. Thank you

[@estjunk]

Can I do these exercises if I just have back pain and it doesn’t go down my leg?

[@amybeard2054]

Is there a basic list of good standard stretch/strengthening exercises to perform daily to stave off injury? Seems like every time I get my workout on track I get an injury of some kind and have to slow back down. Would be great to have basics to do that might help prevent some of these before hand. I am currently waking and trying to get back to running after a several year hiatus Mahalo

[@1008gn]

Perfect video👌🏻 Thank you🙏🏼

[@juandiegocorralesmorato6727]

how much time does a disk take to heal when its bulged and herniated without any surgery as an intervention method but instead going for therapy?

[@MarkFugel]

thanks guys....very clear...hope it helps...im in severe pain...

[@Deceneu66]

I really need some help over here guys. I had an MRI, I got to see a neurosurgeon and a balneophysiotherapy doctor. The first one said that I had a bulging disk in L4-L5-S1 but no sciatica nerve pinched and that I don't need to be operated, and the second one confirmed that also and that I need to start doing physiotherapy right away. The doctor recommended WILLIAMS program. When I asked why not MCKENZIE she stated "Flexion is good, extension is bad". So I did the exercises at the hospital for 10 days. And continued to do so at home for a few months. But I recently had another lumbar crisis that put me in bed for two weeks. I talked with a few colleagues at work with similar back problems (I work in the healthcare system). They all been told from different specialists to do Williams program. It's like no one recommends McKenzie in this country! I just don't get it. I want to start doing the extension like you showed in the video. Could it do me more harm than good? I'm out of options.

[@Kittycats26]

Deceneu I can’t help but only add my experience. I have had problems for 20yrs. Right at the l4/5 including an operation to cut away disk. Extension is totally wrong for me and makes things worse so we all have our own different body shapes, skeletal construct, not just ‘l4/5 problems’. I’m going to go and look up Williams now

[@thespaceboundjd7584]

"Drs do mris on people without pain" Me crawling because I can't walk begging for an mri and my dr just feeding me gabbapentin lololololololol

[@JorgeRodriguez-ow4yx]

I love these guys! Their chanel is so helpful thank you🤗

[@cherylcampbell7495]

I’ll try these, thanks guys.

[@jwalker2276]

Thanks for the video guys. I had an MRI done several years ago and between my T12 & L1 I have a bulging disc & in between my L5 and S1 I have a herniated disc which I feel most of the time. When my back goes out I am down and out for like a week and in pain for several months afterwards due to sciatica. 😩

[@ttttt9065]

Hi, diagnosed with the same injury,just want to know how are you now!!

[@reginaladregi5800]

Me too and now the pain is getting worse but for me it has been a long time without exercising

[@jwalker2276]

@@ttttt9065 The pain is the same. Unless I see a chiropractor regularly the pain doesn’t change.

[@jwalker2276]

@@reginaladregi5800 same here!

[@22-abqariyahyakheen59]

Is your sciatica in both legs?

[@anatraver4076]

Thank you so much for all you do both

[@ma7673]

I’m gonna start these. I have bad L4,L5 pain. Hard to walk and get out of bed. Do you recommend an inversion table to relive pressure on the disc?

[@Ashley-eb3qx]

Hows ur condition now

[@shasivani]

Hi last 4months my mom suffered l4,l3,l5 got cevior pain with toomuch fever stubbinpain ...now taking medicine with the help of nerve doctor...still pain wat s the best solution kindly pls reply

[@estjunk]

Ty for all your videos

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Heat pad works and Tylenol. The pain just started six moths ago. Lifting with a gate belt. I’m a caregiver. Roll on aspercreme feels good with massage also. Sleeping with pillows under my left leg and propping my head up higher.

[@1smae100]

Yeah for me i was sitting in a computer type chair that didn't have good support so my pasture was poor. Then i got up to tie my shoes how i always do by bending over. But this time i couldn't stand straight the whole day at work and was in pain. Its getting alot better with exercise but its still pain in spine not so much in leg as much

[@Gjallarhorn_Productions]

When doing the pressups, should I be engaging my core or should i just allow the body to be "limp"? Thanks!

[@ramaambati7311]

Super guys U made my day for telling these tips 🤩🤩

[@RitaDoran-p4v]

Hi guys I've been diagnosed with bulging herniated L4 L5 disks very painful but I have chiari 1 malformation and syrinx so im apprehensive to do epidural shots too scared I will try ure ideas to help ty

[@mjfric]

Hi are these stretches safe if back pocket pain gone away but numbness still remains on shin and foot?

[@ChaplainDeanna]

Your video about how to get out of bed with sciatica was so helpful. Thank you. It’s too painful to get onto my stomach. Pain is from left hip down to my left knee. CAT scan showed bulges at L4-L5 ;and other places). Is there anything I can do to help me get onto my stomach?

[@flurblewibble7735]

Good video. The only thing I would add that works wonders for me is hanging from a bar. I don’t mean dead hanging, it is crucial that your feet touch the floor so you are not tensed up. You can actually feel the spine decompress within seconds.

[@bossmanbiden6074]

I've been doing stetches and shit for days to try and release it while waiting to see my doctor and this comment saved my days I felt it release right away and wanted to thank you, I can do many pull ups just fine but keeping my feet on the ground was the key!!! Thanks again

[@jennifers.3818]

A big exercise ball to lay across helps too if you're short enough lol

[@afrochaltey]

I do that in the pool during swimming breaks. I swim to the corner and rest my elbows on the sidewalls and release my legs. Feels soooooo good.

[@lemonbade]

Do we do these if we also have stenosis?

[@mehvica]

Thank you! About the posture part at the end - what if you have knee problems at the same time? :) So you have to spare your knees as well as your lower back...

[@combolock99]

Good information. Fits me exactly. I have a left drop foot and occasional pain in my right thigh when I exercise. Should I cut out my rebounding if I keep feeling pain in my right thigh?

[@heidipucci9078]

Thanks again guys!

[@coreyfearing7854]

I used to have leg/nerve pain but just low back pain now.

[@nykko73]

u had/have pins and needles in legs? and foot pain? i have L4/L5 disc bulge..and what you did to fix the pain?

[@coreyfearing7854]

@@nykko73 I did one session of acupuncture in my leg and most of it went away but I really only have a sore back here and there nothing that’s not manageable. I’ve had physical therapy and have chiropractor work done but that really hasn’t gotten the problem any better honestly. I do my inversion table here and there but the MRI was just done so idk maybe it’s not a serious herniated disc. My only real pain is soreness after a heavy back day. My last deadlift was 425.

[@coreyfearing7854]

@@nykko73 the pain was only to the side of my hip down the leg to alittle but above the kneecap but that was it nothing further down the leg. It was onset pain nothing consistent. Didn’t feel like pins and needles tho like when you lose circulation in the arm or fingers.

[@estiaquzzaman]

Thanks for the hard work. Absolutely love your videos, I have back problems. Issues with L4, L5 and S1. Due to lockdown it got worse and now I am even facing erection issues. I'm 10 kilos over weight and my muscles are very weak. Would love your help.

[@johnsaldana742]

You are both amazing! You have helped me so much with my back injury. Recovering from a L5 S1 disk bulged 👍🙂

[@ttttt9065]

How are you now?

[@johnsaldana742]

@@ttttt9065 Hi ! Doing a lot better. Thanks for asking. I do still get ocasional flare ups but not very often. I sure I’m on the right road to recovery. Maybe not a 100% but at least I’m at 80 % You just need to eat a healthy diet and stretching is key , I feel that the press ups I learned helped me a lot . They are also called cobra press ups . I wish you a speedy recovery. Stay positive and don’t give up!! 👍🙂🙌

[@karki96]

Doctor, I had issues with my L4 and L5 bulging discs, but I am now 95% better. Could this problem recur? Since allopathy didn’t help, I treated myself at home. Is there a risk of any complications? I am currently fine and able to do heavy work

[@jeffwick1439]

You guys know what your doing for sure

[@ronaldphillips8750]

Could the problem be in the L3 and if so, would the exercise be the same?

[@christinakelley6715]

Wow mine was waaayyyyy different. My L5S1 was herniated and my nerves are permanently damaged and was pinched for 3 months before anyone would do anything. But mine went to my right butt cheek down the back of my leg and down back and outside of leg all the on the bottom of foot and all the way to my pinkie toe. I did have surgery because I couldn't pee without pushing.

[@darcyyydj3304]

I’m herniated at L5S1 too. I’m going on 7 months now. I’m so concerned about permanent nerve damage. Hope surgery got you back to a good place. Living like this has been hell.

[@LackeyKh]

@@darcyyydj3304 Just stay away from surgery. Exercises and strengthen all the muscles around the herniation will help. You'll learn movements that are a no go and how go work around specific situations. Hope this little bit helps and God bless. Been dealing with my hernination for 11 months...

[@RJ-dj2qn]

@@LackeyKh been doing PT for 6 months and still pain on sitting and sleeping! I think endoscopic microdiscectomy might be a good option because it's got least side effects!! what do you think ?

[@LackeyKh]

@@RJ-dj2qn I would recommend against surgery. You can always work and strengthen your body using different exercises. You can't go back once you have surgery and ik alot of people end up back in the same place even after surgery

[@LackeyKh]

@@RJ-dj2qn Also the pain might never ever fully go away. I still have my days or moments, but honestly learning to just manage and deal with the pain in certain situations has become second nature almost. Unfortunate but there is always a bright side. The human body adapts and can take a tremendous amount of stress lol

[@martin0paz]

I was diagnosed with herniated L4-L5 With sciatica. I love the gym. Do I have to stop my normal weightlifting routine because of this problem? I don't want to end up in a wheelchair?

[@LynnRem21]

Thank ypu, you are truthly amazing . You earned my subscription

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for the sub! Bob

[@thegolfnut812]

I hurt my back, disk between L4 and L5 on my right side, when I was practicing golf. Basically I pushed myself too far and caused the injury. I have pain in my second and third toe on my right foot and it feels like it's on fire. When I stretch by doing a couple of yoga poses, the child and the chair pose but keeping my legs straight and reaching my hands as high as they will go, this helps. In addition I stretch my hamstrings by bending over and touching my toes. These seem to help and the reoccurance of the pain and discomfort can go away for days and up to a week or more. I'll try the exercises you showed in the video but I'm not so sure this is really going away.

[@mandeepnijjar3948]

Hello, great video, I have L4 L5 central protrusion. I am having symptoms in both legs. Please guide .

[@bgtsy]

You guys give such hope

[@bgtsy]

Ooohmygawsh! Had a botched hip replacement; awaiting a revision and in the interim since I’m unable to use legs to squat and pick things up I bend all the way over keeping legs straight and bulging disc pain definitely has been exacerbated since this compensation. Well so have all adjoining body parts. Heck no. Or I’ll try to have my reacher with me more. Had no idea. And I’m an RN. Thank you!

[@smallk20]

Fantastic video

[@lornawilliams5443]

I have L4 L5 bulge disc and stabbing pains in my foot bottoms sometimes and numbness in my toes and foot bottoms

[@skyinsky778]

yes..i dont feel anything from my back but down to my foot is burning, numb and tingling..or tightened.

[@alexl2371]

I have bladder and digestive issues...how do I fix this? I need surgery? I have two herniated disc's..lower spine and mid spine

[@sueastrop2211]

can;t do press ups recovering rotar cuff surgery

[@christinerosenlund5784]

I had surgery 5 weeks ago of a big herniated disc between L4 and L5. I would like to know in a video or from someone else who has gone through surgery, what kind of exercises or moves that you should avoid in the future and when and what kind of workout you can do.

[@helenchenoby1431]

Hi Christine, how are you after surgery. I have same surgery in March. Where are you from? Thank you. Helen

[@christinerosenlund5784]

@@helenchenoby1431 Hi Helen! I’m fine thank you, I have got my life back 😃 I can do almost everything except lifting, stand up and sit for too long. After a lot of physical therapy I am now back in spinning class and les mills cx works. I’m from the south of Sweden, and you? Are you also doing well after surgery?

[@RJ-dj2qn]

@@christinerosenlund5784 that's good news, surgery worked for you. Was it done by neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon ? what do you think of endoscopic microdiscectomy? did your doctor offer it? did you do injections before surgery? sorry for the many questions !

[@christinerosenlund5784]

@@RJ-dj2qn Hi! It was done by an orthopedic surgeon and his speciality was back surgery. They didn’t offer microdiscectomy but I think the only difference is that my scar is a little bit longer. But I don’t care, it’s not a big difference. I didn’t have any injections before surgery, I got in to the hospital by ambulance because I woke up in the middle of the night and had a terrible pain and couldn’t walk or stand up. Are you going to have surgery soon?

[@RJ-dj2qn]

@@christinerosenlund5784 I have a consult next week ... I already saw an new orthopedic surgeon but he didn’t want to do anything but now it’s 6 months and my pain is still the same ... how long did it take for recovery after surgery ? Is it true you shouldn’t drive for 2 weeks after surgery ? Should I take time off from work ?

[@RelaxingVibesOnly]

u guys r just great, tq for helping me out

[@modelformodels]

I had foot drop AFTER I slept w a tens unit on my back & butt cheek. The neurologist immediately got me an mri. Then surgeon said I needed surgery. But im not an idiot. I chose to do physical therapy 1st. Ridiculous he sent me hope w a paper of 20 reps of band stretched exercises on my heel, point 20, flex foot 20times. Then do the. Ext foot. After about 20 of those in 2 days I was fine. That was in 2012. 10yrs later I havent been exercising.except some of these types of movements. It helps for a bit. But instead of drop foot. My l4 has a huge sharp shock if I stand longer than 5min. I do axof the sciatica. Performs si joint exercises. Temporsry relief.

[@karan9927]

Are these exercises beneficial for l4 l5 l5 S1 also?!

[@dianaetrevino66]

Dr. I was just told my L-4 is bulged and I do have numbness running down my left from leg. I have burning and tingling. I have a 360 back fusion on L5-S1 can I do these exercises.

[@greatknowledgeacademy2484]

i have mild circumferential disc bulge at l4-l5 level causing indentation of thecal sac.. kindly send me som advice to fix this.