Degenerative Disc Disease Exercises (Lumbar Spine)

[@RehabScience]

Today's video covers exercises for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) describes a condition in which the discs in our spine (intervertebral discs) lose height and hydration as we age. As the discs degenerate, some of their ability to cushion against force and provide mobility to the spinal joints is lost. Even though this condition is labeled as a 'disease', it is actually something that is normal and associated with the aging process. Furthermore, many people who have signs of DDD have no back pain. In individuals who do experience symptoms, pain may be isolated to the low back region or may cause that travels down one or both legs (radiculopathy). If you have pain that travels down one or both legs, I would recommend trying the exercises in this video and also adding the nerve mobilization exercises from my video on that topic. Here is a link for that video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3aVl52Apclqgassi=p3jW1iJVUJtTJ3da Amazon Book Link: amzn.to/3xGQpaX Loop Band Link: amzn.to/43ZGfy2 00:00 Introduction 00:27 What is DDD? 01:30 Exercise 1: Lumbar Rotation Mobility 02:54 Exercise 2: Flexion-Extension Mobility 03:52 Exercise 3: Banded Bridge 05:39 My Self-Guided Rehab Book 06:41 Exercise 4: Bird Dog

[@TriniDB]

You just saved me $100 a week from PT. I’m going to purchase this book.

[@RehabScience]

Haha, I’m so glad the video was helpful! My book is much more comprehensive, so I think you will find it to be a valuable resource.

[@jaqwatson9425]

Wow that was a great explanation of what is happening. I've got too many painful/ chronic diseases that impact most of my joints and a bit scared to do exercise for ddd as it will probably cause more pain in the other parts of my body. New sub here 🍀

[@RehabScience]

Thank for subscribing! I’m glad the video was helpful!

[@ILoveWeightedPullups]

Nice video. I know people are understandably asking for neck next, but the same topic for the thoracic spine would be great at one point.

[@RehabScience]

I’ll add that one to the list as well. The exercises in my thoracic mobility video below might be helpful to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jH6wY5awhKl4i9Usi=mdQw3GDy0PtvfGWx

[@Ilan-ev6dj]

Thanks Tom! Recently I have got your book from Amazon as a student of physiotherapy and it opened my eyes for a bunch of valuable points! Jus wanted to thank you over and over again! But I wish there were also a source by you where I could learn and practice the suitable manual therapy including mobilisation, manipulation, MWM with belt, therapeutic massage therapy techniques for common conditions in the physiotherapy as I really feel it’s lacking!

[@RehabScience]

Thank you so much for ordering a copy of my book! I’m glad to hear that you have found it to be helpful so far. I am planning to launch Rehab Science courses and a certification in the future that will include instruction on assessment and manual therapy techniques for each region of the body. It will probably take me a couple of years to finish this process, but I wanted to let you know that it will be coming.

[@kimalonzo3363]

I don't think i have DDD but I do all of those exercises every morning! Except the bird dog...that one's new to me. 🐦 🐶 Thanks Tom and Kirsten ❤😊

[@RehabScience]

You’re welcome! Glad the video was helpful!

[@sophiafigley6333]

I can't do any of those, my back freezes up, I can't bend down, definitely cannot get down on my knees

[@mlh1030]

Omg are you talking about when it locks up? It's the scariest thing ever. Dr had to prescribe me muscle relaxers it got so bad.

[@forlutia]

Good day Dr. Walters, I would love to get your thoughts on doing dead hangs for decompression and spine health.

[@tracylang4460]

Can you do a video on exercises for degenerative disc disease in your neck please?

[@RehabScience]

Yes, I will do that one next. 👍

[@tracylang4460]

@@RehabScience awesome, thank you so very much!!

[@arghasamajder5327]

Hlw sir I want to ask you a question. I am suffering from cervical spondylitis and I have done my x-ray. And it shows straightning of cervical lordosis. Whenever I move my head side to side and tilt it makes some type of grinding and crunching noises. So my question is that if we have loss of neck cervical curvature does it creates this type of Creepy noises ? And I am doing some exercises to make my Cervical curve back again . And if my curve backs in its own alignment will this noises be stop ?? And how much time it takes to get the curve back ??

[@adilChemistry]

Are these excercise effective for spondylolisthesis

[@RehabScience]

Yes, these exercises can also be used by individuals with spondylolisthesis. My book has a much more comprehensive spondylolisthesis program. Here is an Amazon link to my book, if you want to learn more about it. a.co/d/j1S9Fi0

[@KINGOFTHEJUNGLE202]

Can i go back on weight training but using machines?

[@RehabScience]

Yes, as long as the exercises don't increase your pain.

[@KINGOFTHEJUNGLE202]

@RehabScience thank you so much

[@نوالمحمد-ح3ط4ب]

هل يوجد تمرين لاصابع القدم التي تتشنج اثناء المشي وباطن القدم المتخدر نتيجة للان لاق الغضروفي .شكرا

[@RehabScience]

I would recommend trying the exercises in the video below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5uodHacpJh_i9ksi=tZ_HrnNGL3GNiBZO

[@rohitgodiya955]

Hey dr any exercise for right side neck muscle pain

[@RehabScience]

Try the exercises in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3Wvapt_aaaamtksi=vRogDu4Uo_f3GWTZ

[@rohitgodiya955]

@@RehabScience ok

[@arghasamajder5327]

Hlw sir I want to ask you a question. I am suffering from cervical disc bulge problem and I am now recovering slowly . And my question is that after I recover totally and I have no nerve problems and neck pain . Can I back to play sports again?? I am a sports lover and I basically play cricket. So my question is that after my total recovery can I play sports again ??

[@RehabScience]

Yes, many people return to normal life including sports after healing from a cervical disc bulge. Many disc bulges in the neck actually reabsorb and heal, so I wouldn't be surprised if you are able to return to sports in the near future.

[@arghasamajder5327]

@@RehabScience Thank you, much appreciated 👍🏻

[@RehabScience]

The low back pain program in my book is much more comprehensive and includes three phases of rehab that can help you if you are suffering from degenerative disc disease. Click the Amazon link below to learn more about my book. a.co/d/gIQX1wY

[@RehabScience]

@Shanker_Singh_62 Thank you!

[@BeataPasierb-cs4kc]

Szkoda,że nie ma tłumaczenia po polsku 😢

[@RehabScience]

Sorry, I wish there was an easy way to translate my videos.