Degenerative Disc Disease Exercises (Lumbar Spine)

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: • How to INSTANTLY Get R...
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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

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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

[@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

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[@RehabScience]

@@Shanker_Singh_62 Thank you!

[@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!

[@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

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[@RehabScience]

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[@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

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[@RehabScience]

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

[@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 ??

[@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 👍🏻

[@BeataPasierb-cs4kc]

Szkoda,że nie ma tłumaczenia po polsku 😢

[@RehabScience]

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