Exercises to Heal a Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc. The Difference?

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present how to heal a bulging disc versus a herniated disc. They also discuss the differences between the two.
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[@Camiloqz]

you know you're getting old when your fav KZbinrs are Bob and Brad LOL ! great content guys ! feeling so much better after the stretch session

[@nustabird3452]

Lmao yes 25 hitting me harder than expected

[@avanachudgens9478]

@@nustabird3452 hahaha same as me 😂😂

[@joemomma707]

Lmao

[@BrysonIzHere]

haha i’m 18 and been watching these guys for years

[@catchinxbodiezz9299]

@@BrysonIzHere damn im 20 and i taught i started young

[@iBChaLuPAking]

Bob and Brad, I have to sincerely thank you for all of these videos regarding herniated discs. I am a young firefighter that unfortunately obtained herniated discs in my L4-L5 and L5-S1. I’m living day to day in constant pain and some days are worse than others and I get pretty depressed thinking about my future on a career level and social/family level. Many of these stretches and exercises help quite a bit and make the days not as bad. I’m continuing to try and stay positive and hope I can get somewhat back to normal! -Tyler.

[@miket2916]

Tyler please share, what do you do that has helped?

[@ChrisEzio]

What happened bro?

[@jessd2254]

I have the same herniated discs but I can't even do any of bob and brads suggestions. I am in so much pain and am starting to feel so helpless.

[@pulsefiend]

stay strong bro just remember it can just about always be worse. Just got a herniated and bulging same spots as you. We can do this man just stay positive and try and have faith. Much love

[@notbrian4221]

Exact same injury (L4-L5, L5-S1 herniated) and same job (firefighter EMT) here brother. Hopefully youre feeling better lately, any progress since this comment?

[@peggyhenz7063]

HUGE THANKS -- after going to 2 different chiropractors over the course of ~6 months (sometimes 2 x per week) I was having inconsistent and minimal progress fixing my 5 bulging discs; I'd feel good one day after the alignment... then something would "slip out of alignment" (that's how it feels anyway)... and I was out of whack until my next Chiro appt. I had really lost all hope (even cried in the Chiro's office out of frustration and resignation that at age 50 I'd be facing the rest of my life in pain and limited movement. Yet after doing just a few of your exercises (including some from one of your other vides) for ~2 minutes at a time 3x in a row ---- I was walking pain free, no longer feeling out of alignment, no pressure on hips and knees due to being so out of wack!!!! Now, each time, I feel something "slip", I lay down and do ~3 mins of exercises and I can feel things getting back into place. AND my back is staying more and more in alignment for longer periods at a time. Definitely a special place in heaven for you both. I cannot express enough thanks!

[@Lmp1239]

I got a minor herniated disc about 6 months ago. Last week I got another MRI and the doctor said it was completely absorbed. I found lots of helpful tips watching your channel. I switched to standing desk at work and correct my walking and sitting posture. The push up is also useful. My pain hasn’t completely gone away yet, but hopefully it will. Thank you!

[@iqbalibrahim4713]

How's your back now, has it completely healed?

[@cellkingsouthafrica3765]

@@iqbalibrahim4713 what problem do you have

[@Coolwater83]

It’s really sad that doctors don’t teach their patients how to prevent back injury. That should be standard information on every check up considering how many people hurt their backs

[@Ewang2727]

They do .. Most patients just don't listen

[@kristina4744]

@@Ewang2727 respectfully disagree. They usually push surgery and pain meds. Follow the money…

[@musicallife3981]

Should be taught during PT in school imo

[@ricardomenchaca1512]

They wouldn’t make money if that was the case :/

[@katherineperkinsschaller357]

I was always told, always, but, until I hurt myself, I didn't focus. Mom was an x-ray tech.

[@FitGirlCulture]

I'm 26 and have 3 bulging discs. I'm depressed about it bc fitness is my life and my back has been hurting so much the past few months. I hope mine get better bc fitness is my career! EDIT: My scan did show 3 bulging discs but 1 according to the doc was causing significant pain. The others were not bad according to him. I am doing much better and have done a lot to improve. I still have chronic back pain but not severe like it used to be and I have to work around it when exercising.

[@alexjauregui4706]

Diana Fitness143 I'm in the same boat. 27 and this problem has affected my life so much. I hope you followed these tips and you are much better now :). I'm just starting now. Hopeful it works with me.

[@vanglor1144]

Hi Diana, this is just my own opinion as I've got a bulging disc as well. If the pain is shooting down your leg, then go see a doctor and determine if you need a operation. I didn't have any pain shooting down my leg but my whole back was cramped and really sore. Had to go see a physio to massage the muscles that had cramped up and wait for the inflamation to decrease. Your physio will determine when you are ready to start light excercise rehab for your back. They had me to start off with ab excercises on one of those gym excercise ball 3 sets of 10 / slowly progress to lunges, no weights 3 sets of 10 and light back excercises. Probably stay away from deadlift and squats until you feel no more pain. Also check out Alex from Alphadestiny, his a strength and conditioning coach. He has videos on excercises to help with bulging discs. It took me almost 8 months for the pain to slowly go away and another 1 more year to build up my confidence again. Don't give up on what you love doing 😀 You need to see a physio to massage

[@ricardorodrigues3508]

Diana Fitnessx im 36, fasten your seatbelts kids. Back pain is hell if you dont treat it right. And avoid operation as usually makes thinks worse.

[@paolasantana9963]

Girl same here. Im kinda depressed too for the same reason, but I've been doing herniatic disc work out and i seem to be getting better. Also a sturdy bed is important

[@djahyeahh]

I’m on the same boat. Wish you a full speedy recovery.

[@littlemermaid3058]

I can't thank u enough!! U are amazing... U cured me of my lower back pain.., god bless u both for the wonderful service u are doing to the society... thanks a ton!!!

[@seeratahmad775]

How much it took time to be heal

[@lensbondigolpo365]

please tell us what you did, or what exercises you did and how much time you needed

[@priyaj5283]

These guys are the reason I'm alright right now. My specialist almost gave me a heart attack from the way he described my bulge. He wanted me to get admitted asap! Thank goodness i decided to talk to other such patients.. It relieves to know tgat this is a common issue and can be treated. I decided to give myself a complete rest for 2 weeks before doing anything at all, chose to lay down on a wooden bed without a mattress. And most importantly - no phone, bz it's going to make you sit in a bad posture eventually. Then after the rest i went through many many helpfull videos and then found this. I can guarantee this helped me with my pains. I do these exercises regularly even though my back doesn't hurt much. It's a must keep in mind to continue even after your recovery guys. All the very best and god bless you

[@sitaramsmpr]

Whr r u frm Priya ji and what problem you had? and how ? like an accident or anything else? i m really depressed by my pain..

[@deniseoppenhagen8030]

I really appreciate your videos. For the last two months, I've had sciatica-like pain. I stumbled across you when I was searching to enhance the information provided by my doctor. I enjoy your camaraderie and feel you have some good information. I have said, "Oh!" to myself several times. I am hoping this episode will help me through the nights until I can get better.

[@mxiajoy27]

You both are a blessing to us with back problems!!!

[@joaquinmurrieta7008]

Xia Joy Meulio yes

[@7THxSIGN]

Was diagnosed with a bulging L5 disc. I have lower back pain and burning at the bottom of my feet. Had my back spasm three times last year. This last time got me to the spine doctor who says I don’t need surgery. You’re videos have helped me so much. Worst than the pain has been the depression. It’s really taken a toll on my family life and my children. I’m doing my best in physical therapy. Also been doing the McKenzie Method. Between Robin McKenzie’s book Treat Your Own Back and your videos, it’s helped me a great deal. Thank you so much.

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

When my low back herniated in July or August of 2014 that was a very first symptom I had was low back pain and I had a little bit of tinglingness in my legs but it went straight to the bottom of my feet and I had a stand-up job. It was worse sitting down for more than 20 minutes. I can't sit for more than about 15 minutes. 20 of the most. About 3 or 4 months after it herniated and the weather got cold it was absolutely unbearable and the next year it was even worse. If I knew then what I know now I would have tried to do absolutely nothing and lay down on my side and would have rusted my back for about 6 weeks and not lifted anything that weighed over eight or nine pounds just to see if it healed. Sometimes they'll heal on their own but if they don't, the only thing you can do is do everything not to aggravated any worse.. .

[@7THxSIGN]

@@montrelouisebohon-harris7023 thank you for sharing your experience. How are you doing now? I am finally beginning to see some relief, but it’s very slow. I’m finding that the recover is not smooth linear improvement but rather quite a bit of up and downs. I’ve completely ditched anything other than Dr. Stuart McGill’s approach. Ever since following his rehabilitation guide in his book “Back Mechanic”, I have begun to heal. Wish I would have found Dr. McGill years ago! Truly the world expert in lower back injuries. It’s very sad that the medical field makes this injury worse by prescribing horrible physical therapy with stretches that only make the condition worse as well as rushing to surgery when it is not needed. Once I did what Dr. McGill recommend and stopped “picking the scab” to allow my discs to heal, I began seeing improvement and only then.

[@sathishlingala5174]

@@montrelouisebohon-harris7023 tqs for valuable information

[@ThonColinFilms]

I have burning feet! Both equally! Had no idea it could be related to my prolapsed/bulging discs! Mine are L3/4/5/S1. Have you still got this or has it improved?

[@7THxSIGN]

@@ThonColinFilms Hello. First I completely understand what you are going through. My spine surgeon told me he didn't think my burning feet was due to my L5/S1 disc bulge. He sent me to a foot surgeon in his same office who said the same thing. They sent me to get a EMG nerve test done. That doctor found my nerves to be normal. So all three of these "doctors" agreed my feet burning wasn't due to my disc injury. Now here is where you need to pay attention. These doctors are the doctors that my workman's comp told me to visit after I fell at work which caused my disc injury. I decided to get a second opinion and saw a podiatrist out of my own pocket and another nerve doctor as well. Both those doctors stated the burning in my feet was due to my disc injury. I also paid out of my own pocket for a separate more competent PT who told me that the burning in my feet is most likely due to my disc injury and showed and explained it to me in my MRI. So I am honestly lost at this point, I have the doctors who i paid out of my own pocket to see telling me that the burning in my feet is due to my disc injury and the workman comp doctors telling me its not, maybe they are trying to save my workman comp money by not covering it. I dont know. The burning hasn't gotten worse. But it hasn't gotten better either. Our medical field in this country can be a huge joke. It seems that most doctors just dont care.

[@avrahawkins1603]

Your exercises helped me completely heal a herniated lumbar spine disk that was on a nerve! First was about six months numbness and tingling of left front thigh to the knee. Then one night extreme pain and could not stand or move without help. Followed your advice and all symptoms gone by the time I got to a neurosurgeon appointment. Kept better posture to maintain the lumbar curve and no problems. THANK YOU! Also helped a friend who had same front thigh numbness.

[@Altruisticme]

Well it has been 6 years since I have got this numbness on my left front thigh. Nothing more. Last month back and chest pain. Did you take any meds?

[@avrahawkins1603]

No meds just did exercises 1. on stomach on floor, hands flat , straightening arms head up and back to get bend in back to push disc back in or 2. Stand facing wall, put hands on wall and curve waist toward wall and shoulders back. Also always supporting lower back to keep curve. No slouching. Works and can do multiple times a day until disc back in place.

[@ericsahrmann]

Thank you guys! You've already done more to help me with this one video than my RL physiotherapist has. The simple rolled towel trick is saving my life atm as I sit a lot at a desk!

[@maxshrek9474]

Bob and Brad Thank you again.❤You said what I thought and my doctor and lawyer didn't like to listen to me ,that I'm not ready yet. When I was not abble to get up , what I worried about the most , if I going to dance Again.❤. Not walk ,because I knew with dancing I walking ,running ,swimming , doing everything ,taking care of myself and my son. Love you guys Lenka. Thank you from all my heart. For my broken heart I found man on FB. who got in accident . I wrote him to support him in his healing and from that day, he helped me with PTSD. We lifting each other to become healthyagain.❤ Heavenly Father Blessings❤❤❤Again.❤FOREVER to All of Us.

[@barbied7650]

I can tell you guys care about people. Thanks for all the info. it's encouraging! !

[@persianprince1979]

Dear Bob and Brad I suffer from bulging pain on my L5 and S1. As I watch your video and practice your exercises I can see a great improvement already. GOD bless you both. Thank GOD for people like you two that help people. May you both live a healthy and happy life GOD willing. Thank you once again.

[@babitaarora6256]

Which exercise did you do? Can you explain? Thanks

[@persianprince1979]

@@babitaarora6256 Just the ones bob and brad show. There are many other videos they posted on youtube. It does not work over night. I have lesser pain than before but it surely helps. bulge disk is common in people. You will get better never give up. Good luck.

[@Pri273]

You are angels to help us, thank you. God bless you

[@mohamedorayith4626]

disc bulge can also cause radicular systems via irritating the nerves... Mckenzie also states the centralisation phenomenon so although Bob & Brad are correct with 'you should get a relief of symptoms right away' 9:45- the literature states that if pain diminishes in the feet, legs or thighs but pain increases in the lower back, then that is a good positive sign

[@Amandaganncastillo]

Wow my back is so bad I’m 36 and a year ago I was down for 3 months well I was moving my house plant and bam put me on the floor found y’all videos and the pillow one gave me relief I felt like I was gonna pull my hair out from pain thanks so much!!!

[@sitaramsmpr]

Really? how do feel now?

[@tsachinovique4233]

These guys genuine people who actually care💯😇🙏💯%

[@adamschaak9527]

Thank you guys 💜 I'm 27 and have a bulged lumbar disc, on top of double cam hip impingements. Im determined to utilize physical therapy to achieve as much of a pain free life as possible.

[@hector60938]

Yo fucking same! I'm 27 and I have a severe bulge that it has to be considered herniation. I'm not about to have surgery.

[@AdityaGupta-xq3kr]

I'm 18 yo and have l5s1 herniated discs

[@hector60938]

@@AdityaGupta-xq3kr bro. What happened?

[@joefontaine5267]

Word of advice do not do flexion/hamstring exercises. I went to physio for a few weeks and it only got worse after doing those exercises.

[@cmh2381]

These visuals really helped. One of the best explanations I've seen yet.

[@109joiner]

Thank you men your brilliant, I’ve just tried the exercises a couple of times and I feel better already. I can’t believe it. Thanks again.

[@Patty427]

Thank you so very much~ newly diagnose ( old nursing injury ) slipped disc, pinched nerve, bulge and painful sciatica down to my foot ( very weak ) I so appreciate your teachings. Patty

[@MrTrollbaby]

thanks for having my back guys

[@brandongrennan7602]

Thanks for the videos guys. I recently injured my upper back surfing and I have a doc appt. next week and they’ll probably schedule and MRI for me. Can’t wait to find out what this pain is in my upper back. Pretty much landing in my surf board on my head and I crumped neck and all my body weight came down on it. Upper back between the shoulders in this one area about the size of a coke can hurts when I bend my neck down to the left and right. Hopefully physical therapy will fix it 🙌🏼

[@chasitylarson218]

thanks for posting. I have been in daily pain for more than 3 years after a lifting injury.

[@joaquinmurrieta7008]

Chasity Larson r u ok now

[@isabella3025]

Like me

[@smoothbanana]

7:25 exercise starts

[@kellydonley2024]

I have 3 severely bulging discs in my lower back and am almost completely numb from the waist down. I'm a single mom and super scared but always enjoy these videos!!!!!!

[@michaelmallory2926]

Kelly Donley Agreed it is scary, I have 2 herniated discs, I’ve been off work for 3 months, my first day back will be Monday on reduced hours for a while. I hope you’ve got better since you wrote this comment.

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now kelly?? Hope you're doing well ❤️‍🩹

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

@@michaelmallory2926 hey Michael How are you now??? hope you're doing well ❤️‍🩹

[@raduantoniu]

Wow these exercises work right away!

[@Von199X]

Bro what happened ?

[@nasreeny579]

Thank you so much for helping God bless both of you 🙏🏻

[@bengt_axle]

Useful tip: download some pictures of the human body and draw the patterns of pain once a week. It is useful to see how the patterns of radiation change with your physiotherapy. Note which activities provoke pain and numbness. Symptoms often tell more useful information than an MRI because sometimes a bulge does not cause any symptom. It is pretty normal to see some type of discopathy in someone over 50 years of age.

[@music-aholicsanonymous1931]

Thank you Bob and Brad! You have helped me so much in just one day using your self traction, lift ups and sleeping suggestions. After 3 physiotherapists, I was ready to give up! You guys are awesome! You’ve helped me relieve so much pain already and I’m looking forward to learning more! You are the best! 👏👏👏💐

[@kavithaporika2621]

U have bulging disc?

[@nasreeny579]

You guys are the best ever I have hip problems almost 4 months it 2 days ago I started the hip exercise with the tennis ball 🎾 the way you showed it’s much better then before ❤️

[@ElvenTime]

Great information guys. I'm 27 and I believe to have been dealing with a bulging disc for the past few years which may have recently become herniated. I definitely felt that "fluid" burst-like feeling and it was no fun. I'm very active in lifting and exercise and have always been someone to do self rehab for injuries. These exercises are working really well for me! Thank you.

[@tinapeters5725]

Once again,, Thank You , Bob & Brad, you have helped me many times, just listen an try , if it hurts stop, but your excercises are excellent, never aggressive, 💐💐💐

[@Tony-dz7kb]

Great video I just found out I have both a herniated and a bulging disc. Now I understand a lot better about my problem.

[@indman101]

Check the heel of your boots/shoes if there worn much and you have lower back pain buy a new pair maybe not a fix but it sure did help me.

[@ankitsep]

Your videos helped a lot....! Keep serving the humanity...!! Good work.

[@CarolynSmithMoorman]

Thank you 🙏🏼 for helping us keep our backs healthy & strong 💪

[@diymixture8059]

Mr Bob and bred, very nice way to explain disc bulging and disc herniation, and its exercise. It's very useful and efficacious.

[@resmirl7804]

Thank you ! Thankyou! So much . I was in great pain and was unable to move! Followed your instructions and it worked instantly!!

[@darbywaetjen3093]

What advice would you give for choosing the right physical therapist?

[@rejivarughese7893]

I have same issue from 2004 I had treated ayurvedic in india now all ok

[@philcarr7015]

I have a slight bulge between l4 and l5 along with Rheumatoid Arthritis in my SI and hip joints that have been really painful over the last two years. It's difficult to isolate the pain because it is so overwelming. I'm going to try your excorcises to see if they help my disc. Thanks for explaining them so well!

[@kewlbuttons1824]

I have had my niece sit on my lower back while doing the stretch. Making sure she sits in the right spot of course. Helped so much. Too bad shes too big now.

[@sitaramsmpr]

How old she was and you when you did this? and what was the actual problem you had?

[@kewlbuttons1824]

@@sitaramsmpr I have a bulging disk in my lower back. Like almost my tailbone. She would sit on back starting at 5 till she was around 8. But it would probably depend on the person.

[@sitaramsmpr]

@@kewlbuttons1824 Ok thanks for reply....and what type of stretch it was..like a push-ups?

[@kewlbuttons1824]

@@sitaramsmpr Google upward facing dog yoga pose. I also reccomend planks to strengthen the core. It really helps

[@sitaramsmpr]

@@kewlbuttons1824 Ok i got it, Thank you so much ...What's your condition now? are you 100% ok fit & fine? i hope so...

[@cottagehomeandhealth]

thanks bob and brad the very best PT on the internet!

[@sitaramsmpr]

Are you feeling good after follow them? do you any disc problems? pls explain

[@cottagehomeandhealth]

sitaramsmpr well i only did the video once my spine is torked and i was born with something wrong w my hip and i have sciatic pain on and off and lower back pain to look at me you wld think nothing is wrong my right leg is a bit shorter than the left due to my torked spine

[@sitaramsmpr]

@@cottagehomeandhealth Ok , Now what is your condition? how old are you? no problem in walking? I hhave severe pain in my right leg from hip to my ankle...it's getting worse day by day.. that's why i am asking what to do?

[@cottagehomeandhealth]

sitaramsmpr I’m not sure I’m not a physical therapist I just do a lot of stretches

[@karenhughes2415]

You are the best drs I ever seen

[@Kpersad14]

It's always good to get spine advice from Norm McDonald. Thanks Brad.

[@behzadayubi7661]

Very well explained sir, the difference btw prolapse and protrusion of the disc

[@shannagarroutte7829]

Thanks as always guys. I feel so much relief when I do the exercise

[@ruthodero3550]

Thank you doctor your advice ate good.

[@angeldixon9284]

I'm 18 and have had 2 bulging discs since I was 16 and I've only just been admitted to physio (who are brilliant) but these guys are amazing

[@techaditya7055]

What your current condition

[@angeldixon9284]

@@techaditya7055 I'm OK at the moment, it just tends to start hurting when I've maybe done too much or when I'm sick and have been laid up in bed it will stiffen.

[@helenthornsberry4825]

Hi I am new to these videos and currently suffer from 2 bulging disks and 2 herniated disk from falling on ice. Originally I had dislocated my coccyx bone but once physical therapy popped that back in place 2 bulging disks came into view later. I went from being paralyzed waist down to feeling nothing but burning numbing pain down both of my legs. Physical therapy helped me pick up my spine again and my left nerve corrected itself but later down the road my right sciatica nerve got angered. I went through many doctors. My surgeon told me surgery would be wise but I took the other 2 ways out. Pain management made it worse with the steroid epidural injections causing to form 2 herniated disk in my L4 and L5. Bulging is S1 and something else. I have bad scoliosis. Now I go to a chiropractor and alittle helps. The TEN unit helps. It's still hard to sleep at night and I go to talk to my orthopedic surgeon in May. I've never had surgery. I am 19 years old and scared but my nuero things that this is best and he will give me physical therapy after the surgery. I find these videos very helpful and I hope I can find an excersice that helps me bc sometimes I can't even get out of bed and barely walk. My ankle feels sprained and twisted all the time, back feels kicked in, butt cheek hurts and muscle in leg (hamstring) feels pinched.

[@ss99999]

Helen Thornsberry go to neurologists and check ur nerves with nerve study and emg and let him decide .. the nerusurgen and nerurologist better with nerve issues and if they see ur close from neuropathy they will decide what best

[@sackboydrake]

Helen Thornsberry Helen, sorry to hear of your situation. get good medical care. it is very trying to have medical issues.. know that you are not alone I hope you improve soon ☺

[@willynilly7247]

Helen Thornsberry I feel for you being so young..do continue to look after yourself, as it will get worse when older

[@wethepeople7629]

Helen I'm so sorry about your pain! Try CBD oil from Charlottes Web for inflammation. Also try Turmeric with Pepper & Ginger for inflammation. H2O2 35% food grade start with 5 drops a day in 8oz of water 3 time a day. Also Look into oxygen-ozone therapy injections or ask your doctor about it. How's your back feeling? Hope you get better.

[@RAHULSPBRSPB]

Helen Thornsberry Get Well Soon bro ... prayed for you

[@fathimashah7948]

I am 24. I have a large herniated disk l5 -s1 which is compressing my s1 nerve root I have been automatically referred to the spinal surgeon based on the radiologist findings. I experience constant numbness and burning sensation. I also have lost my strength in my leg. I cannot walk properly or stand properly. Please what exercises or advice you can give me to help this situation. I am really trying to avoid surgery. Please give me some of your professional advice

[@zoyaali1046]

Dear how do you feel now? Your condition is almost like mine . How did you treat it?

[@tharalakshmi1764]

You just saved my day!! 😇have been sulking all day not knowing how to deal with this low back ache numbness and burning sensation 😖😖thank you Brad and Bob😇

[@Pulkit__7]

Damn, even I am sulking :(

[@tharalakshmi1764]

@@Pulkit__7 postural corrections can give permanent relief if there are no structural issues ;plus moist heat applications can give good relief.. Hope your smile returns soon👍.. Take care

[@brettc4387]

Amazing video, thanks guys I'm working on my bulging discs right now

[@charliegorostiza1924]

I believe I centralized my pain it's all right where it started witch is in my lower back, s1 L5....what do I do from here mekenzies press on and bird dog is what I do, also inversion table ? Do I keep stretching the same?

[@cutterjohnston5668]

TRUE STORY-Found Bob and Brad yesterday after coming home again from the gym w/pain in my lumbar region. [Previous MRI indicates mild to moderately large bulging at L2 -3 through L5-S1]. Performed some of the stretching exercises right in front of my laptop. Today the pain was almost non-existent. Usually it lasts for about 3 to 4 days before I can feel comfortable again. Extra bonus...I felt taller, more erect, as I walked around today. FYI, I am not a doctor and I DO NOT recommend anyone taking any chances like I do. But tonight, kickboxing. I will let you know how it goes.

[@loljoejonas]

Did he died?

[@Uncilro]

Cutter Johnston so what happened?

[@stugforce4268]

that was 9 months ago, how did it go?

[@RIDER04_AY]

bro plzz don't go hard and give more pressure to your lumber region

[@alexg8460]

He wants to wheel chair ir 24 7 🤣

[@nimstennis]

love these men . they are great and have changed my lofe and hope people follow plan.

[@IzzyOnTheMove]

"It's our opinion & it's always right" :) I love this

[@catherinecodd3655]

I have a herniated disc and its excruciating pain. Doing therapy but it's slow slow progress. It affects everything I use to do. I'm trying my best in every way possible to avoid surgery. It's an emotional journey

[@aleksandracholewicka6547]

I feel you

[@BlackSkuLL4u2]

Hi just got my mri have 2 disc bulge🥺😭 i heard u heal in about a year if u take care i seen its been almost a year for u how are u? Plz reply im on depression now this sucks im just 28 years old🥺🥺🥺😫

[@danielaa1178]

So glad I found this channel!!!!

[@s.h.5744]

I always learn so much from your videos. Keep them up. Thanks!

[@mahmoudsapry5904]

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[@everclearwonderful8796]

I had an mri recently done and just was told I had bulging discs in my l4-l5 l5-s1 and it was awful news for me but I kind of figured because after all I had so much pain I just knew it was probably something like this. So anywho I still just started crying right then afterwards and I know I was just emotional and still hurting but the mri tech just told me dont worry about it and do some situps and it will help it go away. I didn't say anything but ok and walked out but thos infuriated me i can barely get out of bed and he was telling me to do sit ups. Im not overweight I actually am in good physical shape and some people think back problems are due to weak cores. I just wish people who dont really know what they are talking about would just keep their mouths shut sometimes. Thankyou for these videos though, it's hardbecause so many people have opinions that conflict and its so hard i just like that you guys really realize how it feels to get in and out of bed like the reality that some of us experience and dont minimize it.

[@priteshchauhan1851]

You guys are great, so many handy tips

[@peace_44880]

gr8.plz make same for bulging disc of neck .cervical plz

[@jpr422]

Will inversion therapy help relieve the discomfort as far as a bulging or herniated disc?

[@CenterTree777]

I am wondering the same thing. And also, what about "traction" of some sort?

[@felixthecat1974]

Traction saved me. Had serious herniation in the L4-L5 in 2012. I couldn't sleep properly and walked like a penguin. After a month of 6 days a week sessions of ultra sound therapy and spinal decompression traction, the SHOOT ME NOW pain subsided into a more manageable pain and discomfort. I stopped treatment but continued with meds for a few more months. Within the same year, I returned for a full week of sessions and three more single sessions to relieve the sciatic discomfort and severe muscle cramps in the calf that occurred during the day and even woke me at night. Later, I figured I could do the same thing at home with a heat pack and an inversion table but since I couldn't regulate the pull force on my spine like the traction machine at the hospital, I ended up overdoing it and my back felt even worse. I ended up using my bed for traction by lying on my stomach and pulling myself up the mattress(i wear sweatpants and the waist band creates enough drag/resistance from just sliding up the mattress). I tried mimicking what the traction machine did by holding myself in a stretched/decompressed position for 30 seconds then releasing and relaxing for 15 seconds (x5 to x10 as you feel necessary or until your arms give). This method has worked wonders for me(I use it to this day) and I think it's effective for folks with lower lumbar herniation only(always speak with your doctor). Gotta moderate yourself on things that dehydrate you like alcohol and coffee(I'm still horrible at this).

[@MAMA-qr4lf]

Great information and exercises, thank you

[@ramguerrouj5671]

Hey Guys, Great video. Keep up the good work. I have been dealing with three herniated discs with mild to severe pain for the past 16 years. What is the best way to strengthen the back and support the healing process? The pain often spreads from the lower back to the left leg. I can walk but definitely cannot run or do any exercises.

[@tonymaurice4157]

To much talking

[@andrewtan2598]

these guys seem so fun and cool. I wish I work with guys like them in our clinic

[@pushpamani4905]

Thanks for the good information

[@sitaramsmpr]

Hello, do you feel better by excercise? hv disc problem?

[@paulanascimento106]

Thank u guys This has improved my back sooooo much ❤👌🏼😃

[@flick1112]

Wow great video. Pain has gone after suffering all day!

[@mohammedicheaib1]

Bob and Brad , you are definitely the best PTs on the internet. I have had bulging disc L5-L4 for 15 years now and your videos are super helpful and of course fun to watch.

[@smithaphilip5020]

So your bulging disc never got better and you had live with pain for that long?

[@mohammedicheaib1]

@@smithaphilip5020 Actually I have sciatica now since 2018 and recently had 2 steroid injections.

[@SamudraAtmaBankPuisi]

hai this is an awesome video I suffering multiple cervical bulging discs c3-c4 , c4-c5, c5-6 what exercise I should do, would you please make a video for cervical bulging disc, thank you keep up the good work

[@archiemasaoay6877]

AE Azis im suffering with the same condition, what did you do?

[@janettehernandez4330]

I have the same problem.

[@laceychudy1174]

Is there anything on a power tower that we shouldn’t do? I know pull ups are hood on it. How about vertical leg lifts? Some things don’t hurt in the moment, but I don’t want to do damage.

[@KatiesArabVision]

Found out I have two bulging discs in my neck after an MRI. All this time I thought I was getting neck pain from migraines, but really it was the other way around. Bulging has been hitting my nerve. The pain is excruciating.

[@mihaelaiorg]

You guys are awesome! Question: where do you place to towel for overpressure if your herniated disk is at L4-L5? Do you place the towel right on the L4-L5 disc or higher on the spine? Thanks!

[@kantiashokkumar5304]

Bob and brad thanks informative nice videos

[@sheri023]

Hi guys. I see local commercials for a specific machine that the chiropractors use to treat bulging and herniated disc. Do you have an opinion on these kind of office treatments?

[@sheri023]

The name they say is the DRX9000. It shows someone laying on a table and it is tilted so the patient is in a standing position. It does look like some kind of traction. They recommend several sessions.

[@ramdeoMY]

Thank you very much for this.

[@konetiomprakash5893]

Thanks for the information about my pain

[@tristani_om]

Is it possible to have a bulging disc come out on the front side instead of the back side of the spine?

[@bharatverma8997]

Such a Awesome effort...... Thank you so much for your videos...... its great.....

[@salamfalasteen5315]

Hey bob and brad could do a video on the SI joint, symptoms and treatment? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@cbigg_8844]

Thanks for the inversion table info. Would a herniated disc cause a shooting, very intense pain in the groin area? Right along the underwear line on the hip joint. Sometimes it lasts for days. It usually happens during my cycle.

[@Watching58]

CBigg _ I read somewhere recently on the net that a myofacial entrapment caused someone’s intense period pain. A physio/ chiro/ osteo type person figured it out for them

[@niravbhatt1473]

Nice information and exercise thanks a lot it really helps people like me who have acute herniated disc problem thanks once again

[@luciusandrellius9817]

Just got my MRI results and I have two bulging disks not herniated and believe me they cause pain. Neck pain, scalpula pain, mid back pain, arm pain, and low back/hip pain.

[@kgotsomalefetse9098]

I just did the exercise with adjusting my office chair couching and immediately the pain behind my leg stop. I will remember not top pick up heavy stuff too or do it like you demonstrated :)

[@Grace17893]

God bless you guys thanks so much

[@violetlemay4299]

This is great. Thanks, guys.

[@dharmaraosalana7977]

Nice explanation

[@krisasw]

hi Docs, I have a severe herniation of my T7/8 disc and a sequestered fragment that has travelled up the spinal canal to T6. A lot of the exercises I see online are for lumbar spinal herniation.... can you please do a video for Thoracic Spinal Herniation?

[@gloriariv9075]

I'm wondering what type of exercise would you recommend for me because I have both herniated and bulging disc. My L3-L4 is herniated with an annular tear, my L4-L5 disc bulge and my L5-S1 disc bulge. Also, does wearing a back brace help or hurt?

[@jodhbirsingh]

Thank you for simplifying it

[@miket2916]

What is the difference for treatment please?

[@hector60938]

I have a l5 l4 disk herniation. Im tryng to strengthen my back with stretching and joga. I hope on day I can got back to the gym

[@kimvishkaee5320]

Thank you thousand times♥️

[@sandralindley1337]

Hi. I have 4 bulging disks and they are causing me significant pain. I have a lot of muscle spasms! I am relatively active. I love to gourmet cook and that's my main problem. Getting stuff out of lower and higher cabinets and standing in relatively one spot for sometimes 2-4 hrs. Any suggestions so that I don't have to give up my love that I do several times a week. I am a 60 yr old homemaker by the way. Thanks! Enjoying your channel!

[@gdawggz1]

I’m the same at the moment although I’m not sure what’s happening with my spine until I see a dr, the cramps I’m having all over my leg are agonising

[@dc-yq2mt]

This exercises helped me. Thank you.

[@rsktulu]

Hello guys... I have bulging discs ok my lower back, been to chiropractors and PT the pain seems to come back and go ... But for the last 6 months it seems like it stays more than leaving... How long does it take to go away... This causes pain down leg but mostly numbness on my butt. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.