Fix Your Low Back Bulging Disc Without Surgery

[@HuatulcoGuy]

As someone who has suffered from this for years to the point where I found it hard to even sleep because of pain it is frustrating! I have been trying your last two stretches in this video and I'm also just beginning to start a general resistance band workout covering all my muscle groups and I am so happy that the pain in my leg is subsiding. Thank you Dr. Kristie for covering this topic!

[@drkristieennis]

You are welcome! So glad to hear the leg pain is subsiding!!

[@brianknecht3216]

Your sense of humor in this video was much appreciated, I laughed so much I had to watch a couple more times to get the full content!

[@drkristieennis]

Aww thanks! Can you tell I have fun doing these? Lol

[@blkrose5175]

Here I am still searching for help, spinal stenosis they say but who knows. They say rheumatoid arthritis too, all I know is pain every single day all day. Walking is getting more difficult each day but still manage to keep my job. Bless you for sharing and helping people.❤️ I no longer can stand straight up like you so I’m just searching.

[@drkristieennis]

I hope I can help! Have you seen this video:? kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep7dYnZtq82srac

[@blkrose5175]

@@drkristieennis , I was doing the knee to chest and the bending in chair, maybe I gave up to soon, thought they were doing nothing or there's no hope. I will start back. and make it a life style. Thank you so much pain changes who you are, makes life not worth living. Thank you again.,🙏🏾♥️

[@WangChung69]

Awesome demonstration and techniques, I’ve tried some of these exercises from another one of previous videos and they do help temporarily alleviate some of my pain. 👍🙂

[@hardrockminer-50]

The amount of side bend you showed was not an exaggeration in some of my episodes... Thanks for these.

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome! Hope these help out your back:)

[@kenkenken628]

Am I the only one liked her videos without wait to it end.... 🥰🥰🥰

[@yeseena.azzamm7571]

IS THIS HEAVEN OR WHAT THANK YOU FORAKING OUR LIVES PAINLESS ❤

[@patrickmalarkeyanoldirishm646]

Boy Kristie, I think my disc might have been ruptured as badly as it hurt for me. I'd never have been able to do any of those movements, but one of the movements did get me feeling better. It's called "clam shells" and what happened to me was that I sneezed my back out of joint, then collapsed twice as bad as I felt. I was diagnosed after a CT Scan as herniated, but only because I was consious. I'm half way certain I was ruptured, tiger. Discs re-absorb their insides and mild use does help the process for certain. Within 3 months of physical therapy my pain was gone, so.

[@drkristieennis]

Whew! Glad you healed well! That sounds like it was pretty awful:(

[@stanmack1]

I'm in love with you. You quoted Spaceballs. The answer is Lonestar. I'm going to try the tennis ball one.

[@drkristieennis]

It is Lonestar!

[@JDXOGG]

My low back gets crazy tight just from walking sometimes. It’s so random though. It doesn’t feel like pain really. But like the low back muscles are working really really hard.

[@paulkelloway8641]

Just want to say thank you for doing what you do for people :-)

[@drkristieennis]

That’s very kind! Thank you!😊

[@gemeinschaftsgeful]

Thanks for the videos. They are really well done. And Perfect timing on this one. My lower back started bothering me for the past couple of weeks. I'm going to try these stretches. I need a better chair and cushion that helps keep my back straight.

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome! I hope this helps you out! Good idea for the chair and cushion too:) see if these videos help at all too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3q7p32boKySnbM kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXZooGJatmcotk

[@ΑγγελικήΚαλεντερη]

@@drkristieennis Α

[@jeffhepting2150]

Superb video and very informative. Thank you for sharing your expertise and your easy to follow instructions. I now watch your excersices everyday and they are now part of my daily routine, especially the early morning stretch, which is great way to start the day. Your videos are a pleasure to watch, you truly are a beautiful woman inside and out. Thank you so much ❤️

[@drkristieennis]

You are so welcome and thanks so much for watching and doing the exercises:) 🤗

[@richardkent2200]

As usual brilliant

[@drkristieennis]

Thank you 😊

[@matticus6339]

Have been dealing with sciatica symptoms coming from my low back which I pin pointed on one of your other vids. The standing against a wall if your leaned one way I didn't think I was, I took my shift off and stood in front of a long mirror my Wife has. To my surprise its not very much but I am shifted to the right, there is less distance between my forearm and hip on right side and more space on left, My pain is on the left so I am going to be doring that exercise to see if I ccan get myself re centered.

[@jgullave16]

Pressups are really goooood...

[@drkristieennis]

Yes they are!

[@antoinetbd8016]

Thank you...I'm a herniated disk. L4 L5 surgery survivor and newly minted PT...one thing I do is small hip circles in warm / hot tub..I have standard tub....that seems to help me too ...appreciate ya

[@drkristieennis]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing an option that works for you:) I wish I could write a prescription for people to get a hot tub!

[@chrischapa6485]

Dr kristie ennis I loved your Halloween video

[@drkristieennis]

Thank you! It was fun:) I have one coming out tomorrow for thanksgiving:)

[@jamescarson4507]

Simple but effective, thank you 🙂

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@salamfalasteen5315]

Thanks again for another informative and Great video! What’s your opinion on the inversion tables for back pains?

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome! They work really well for some and not very well for others! It definitely varies.

[@aliwelsh4107]

Great video, as usual 👍

[@drkristieennis]

Thanks!

[@magic.weaver]

Hi! I have chronic sciatica from 6 years, will these be helpful or these are only for acute cases?

[@juliahackman2635]

Can you please show exercises I can do to stay in shape & maybe some to give me relief for having 3 herniated discs in my neck and 2 herniated discs in my lower back from a car accident? I have been in a lot of pain & I really enjoy working out and it’s killing me not being able because I am unsure of which exercises to do that won’t cause more issues.

[@drkristieennis]

Oh I’m sorry:( do you have anyone locally that can take a look at you? With everything going on, it would be great to have an individualized program. Here are 2 workout videos I did for the back and neck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXXLZ3mqaq2ChZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJvagIBqlMasiNE

[@70athens]

thank you for the informative vid i am a bit confused about the very last part, the leg gets better but the back get (a little worse) but its a good sign as the back gets decompressed, a bit confused on the mechanics of that ? thank you in advance for any help :) ps. maybe a follow up vid on what exercises would strenghen the lower back once the pain has gone away

[@stiofain4693]

Thanks for this, suffering with bulging disc problem a long while now, I find it reduces my flexibility a lot… 😡

[@drkristieennis]

I’m sorry:( I hope these help! This video might help too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fabdZouJZciCoc0

[@stiofain4693]

@@drkristieennis many thanks

[@drkristieennis]

@@stiofain4693 you’re welcome! Hope you feel better!

[@momentswithyahya4239]

You’re amazing! Seriously doc you are very good at what you do! Thank you so much🙏

[@drkristieennis]

Oh you are so kind! You are welcome 🤗

[@WanderingChronicles]

thank u for this!

[@hami308]

10 years ago i did wrong form of squat and now that pain is still there from left lower side of my back , whenever i do high intensity like deadlift , its began to having pain in that area

[@joewar-booker5485]

Thank you very much doctor for your exercises and advice to make us feel better. You are lovely. A cordial greeting

[@drkristieennis]

You are very welcome! 😊

[@charlesbyrd1815]

"Outstanding."

[@drkristieennis]

Thanks:)

[@nv9811]

Amazing 🤩 video 🎥 great 👍🏻 intel.. thank you 🙏 for sharing A+

[@drkristieennis]

You are welcome and thank you 😊

[@martinezjames83]

Loving this vid 💪

[@drkristieennis]

Thank you 😊

[@DENNISPS78]

Thank you so much for the video. I’ve been doing your morning and night stretches and the routines you recommended for the lower back all with great results. I think this will be of further help. If I may ask what is your opinion of back support wraps and back vibrators. Thank you once again. If you were located in Connecticut I’d become a patient if yours

[@drkristieennis]

I’m so glad I can help out, even if it’s not in person:) I tend to have people use braces when they are going to do something active or when sitting in the car, if it reduces symptoms. I have used mine for both:)

[@dennissdmd]

I will keep trying the routines thanks so much for the personal reply. As a doctor I know how important patient contact is. You are very good in your field

[@drkristieennis]

@@dennissdmd you are welcome! Thank you for the kind remarks:)

[@helenn7577]

Love this thank you

[@benlobue4878]

Question. If I lean to the right , as I do, and do your wall leanining exercise aren;t I just pushing against an already painful bulging disc on the left side of the spine? Does having a diagnoses of scoliosis change youre recommendation?

[@drkristieennis]

If there are multiple factors involved, it’s best to have this checked by someone that is able to see you in person.

[@belindalow7314]

Wow didn’t know that w there is pain it means it’s getting better and that’s what happened after I started on Pilates again at home! Thank you 🙏

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome!

[@warninginthelastdays8562]

My beautiful friend thank you! Can you do the same exersices for upper back bulging discs?

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome! Sometimes these work for the mid back but typically it requires other exercises.

[@alcolussi2529]

As far as decompression goes, what is your opinion or recommendations for using the as seen on TV device where you hang up side down? The Teeter Hang up

[@drkristieennis]

I have had some patients who have had great results and others whose symptoms worsened. It’s a tough one!

[@musarratsiddiqui9958]

Dr I want to ask can we do strength training and resistance exercise , push ups and more if having slipped disc

[@drkristieennis]

This is a good one to ask someone who knows you in person as everyone is different.

[@musarratsiddiqui9958]

@@drkristieennis ok Dr thank you so much😊 I have seen your videos they are really helpful thank you so much for such videos 😊

[@kswas2784]

Been fighting this for years and came close to surgery but it seems it's a chronic condition. An inversion table with heat added did the trick along with these types of exercises. Once we get the area "settled down", what can we do to strengthen and protect us from reoccurrence? Thank you.

[@drkristieennis]

Great question! Glad your back settled down. Check out these videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl66gnV-mMeLrpI kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoC6mpqun8uZnsU kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWnag4OXiLCYjKM

[@jenniferclemente1516]

Will this help if it's been diagnosed as spinal nerve root stenosis requiring surgery with leg and foot numbness that moves? Thank you for all your work! Much love and God bless🙏💝😊

[@drkristieennis]

I’m sorry:( that’s a tough one! As much as I love exercise, if surgery is needed, these probably won’t offer much benefit. See if this video on stenosis can offer some relief: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep7dYnZtq82srac

[@jenniferclemente1516]

@@drkristieennis thank you so much, since finding out the problem your videos have helped tremendously💝

[@drkristieennis]

@@jenniferclemente1516 I’m glad I can help out 🤗

[@joebyerwalter3193]

Hi Dr. Ennis. Great video and all of your other videos are too. I have a question. I have a weird injury to my tail bone. It is either congenital or an old injury and the tailbone never fused or healed back correctly so it pinches a nerve and causes pain in my right buttock. There is no rhyme or reason to what causes the pinch or the pain that I can figure out. I get a cortisone shot for it once a year and when that wears off the pain comes back. Do you have any stretch or exercise suggestions for the tailbone area that you think might help that I could try. I'd like to try stretching or strengthening and not get the cortisone shot. If there is a video you have already made that you think might help I would love to watch it. Thanks for your time.

[@drkristieennis]

That’s definitely frustrating! Have you ever had the pelvic floor muscles checked? There are some that attach to the coccyx so if they are tight can cause pain. That definitely requires an in person visit to a physical therapist specializing in men’s health.

[@joebyerwalter3193]

@@drkristieennis Thanks so much for taking the time out to reply. I have not had my pelvic floor muscles checked. I will take a look into that and see if it helps. Happy thanksgiving.

[@joelpierce3940]

Does a Teater hangup work. I have one.

[@drkristieennis]

That can help for people but not always. I know that’s not a black and white answer but I’ve seen some people where it improved their symptoms and some where it worsened them.

[@paulahyland2962]

I am confused, I have been diagnosed with spinal stenosis and herniated disc impinging a nerve which causes pain down my right leg. I understand flexion is bad for herniated disc’s and extension is bad for spinal stenosis. Should I do neither exercise? Thank you

[@drkristieennis]

You are right! It can get confusing! When I work with patients, we go with the motions that are comfortable. Sometimes that means staying in neutral. Have you had this looked at in person?

[@paulahyland2962]

@@drkristieennis Yes, I’ve seen chiropractors and physio therapists

[@drkristieennis]

@@paulahyland2962 hopefully they have given some good advice:) are you able to find comfortable motions?

[@pamelamcmanus3033]

I'm totally really wanting an answer to this question what does it mean when you stretch out your back and you hear a lot of popping sounds it sounds like your back is cracking all over the place what is that the pain the sciatica goes away when I crack it or make it pop and then a few minutes later it's back again with full vengeance

[@drkristieennis]

This is tough to answer online as there can be numerous causes. Have you seen a local chiropractor or physical therapist?

[@xxchippendalexx]

Hey Doc I’ve been doing these exercises for 3 weeks hasn’t made much difference I know I have issues from before with L5 S1 issues which showed up on MRI scan The pain radiates on my buttocks. Issue started with a slight back ache 2 months ago and now can’t bend forward at all. How long before I see results ?

[@ngado2374]

I recommend you to do physical treatment. You may consult your doctor as every one has different condition and should not be diagnosed via a KZbin video. Good luck!

[@rabiasaha0723]

thanks again Doctor i like watching your videos ❤🍫

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@Piecesoftheshadow]

How does one figure out if they have these issues. I have pain but don't know if this is part of it. Do xrays show this or not.

[@drkristieennis]

An MRI would show disc but not an x-ray. Also, even if it shows up on an MRI, it doesn’t mean that is the problem unless it correlates with your symptoms. Many people have bulging discs that aren’t causing any issue at all! If you have a lumbar L4-L5 or L5-S1 disc issue, some possible symptoms are back pain, leg pain in the back of the leg possibly to the foot, weakness in those same muscles, and reflex changes. This is a good one to get diagnosed in person if you are unsure.

[@mariaialzate4855]

Dr. I have a question after a car accident that was rear end, I have two bulge discs, one in the L5 and the other in the cervical area, but now I have pain in my left leg, that's vo down to the left knee. How I can have relief from this pain?

[@drkristieennis]

That’s a tough one to answer online as pain in the front of the leg can have multiple causes.

[@romanhernz9209]

Thank you 🙏

[@drkristieennis]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@Ron9257]

Thank you, that really helps..😎

[@icephoenix1024]

Thanks. But what about mid back?

[@drkristieennis]

I don’t have a video out on that yet:)

[@anicus4702]

I've been searching for something like this to help me with my issue, but these seem specific to the lower back. Any suggestions for a bulging disc in the neck/upper back? MRI shows I have one between C6 & C7. Thank you.

[@drkristieennis]

I’m sorry:( I don’t currently have a video for the neck.

[@Ovp609]

"Walk this way... No, no... This way!!" Classic 'Young Frankenstein.' Lol PS: LOVE your videos... Thank You!!

[@drkristieennis]

Thanks so much for watching! 🤗

[@RajAkhil]

My doctor said I need to have a surgery for bulging disc. .. I am scared 😢

[@michaelhoward8664]

I have 4 bulging disc in my neck

[@dmeadz]

These vids are so hilarious on top of informative. German shepherd head and raspberry jam. HA

[@drkristieennis]

Thank you! You have to have fun in life:)

[@TomBeatster]

That's the second time in my life I've heard an orthopedist refer to the discs as "Jelly Donuts." Must be a med-school thing.

[@drkristieennis]

It’s a pretty common analogy:) not many people use the tootsie roll pop though:)

[@robertthomas7239]

These work on a bulging disc but rarely works for a herniated disc. You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube!

[@Piecesoftheshadow]

What can be done for herniated disc?

[@drkristieennis]

These can help but most certainly not always! It would be good to check in with a local physician who can see you in person.

[@DB-ci9lp]

What's different about your videos is, you practice what you preach. 😁 A doctor telling us how to correct a hip problem while sitting with his spines doesn't cut it. I just pass by saying.... hey physician heal thyself! 😁

[@drkristieennis]

Thank you 😊

[@CBL138]

No ankle weights in the pool now 🤣

[@tjgrafiks]

you look like you were/are a swimmer lol

[@drkristieennis]

I was and am:)

[@traaaaan]

Lone star!

[@imabeliver32]

2:15

[@GtrMan863]

👍👍

[@drkristieennis]

😊

[@JrJVintage1956]

I enjoy your videos with suggestions for stretching various body parts, and general help..... for most all back pain "Healing Back Pain" By Dr John Sarno will be 100% effective.

[@offroadwithed]

It takes Threeeeee

[@drkristieennis]

Right!!!

[@thefirstkingridge]

Boop, hehe

[@thefirstkingridge]

Sorry that was actually kinda funny 🤷‍♂️

[@drkristieennis]

That’s ok! I am pretty much a dork:)