Top 5 Lower Back Degenerative Disc Disease Exercises

[@adorable2026]

I’m here in Louisiana learning so much about back pain. I have moderate L-5/S-1 bulging disc. You have taught me so much of which not much was explained to me. I’m still employed in therapy for over 15 years. I know the ends and out but to hear you specializing in the back wolrd explains much more. I’ve had injections that didn’t help much due to me still working on the floor only part time. As you have mentioned about after 2 hours or less standing you can feel the pressure central of the lower back. Which makes me wanna hurry to sit. I wanna thank you so much for all what you share to help us keep our body mechanics in check.😊 I can truly avoid surgery at this point knowing that simple exercises can help me get through this pain. Much love ❤️ from Louisiana

[@wobble108]

Finally after 8 years i have had an mri that has diagnosed degeneration of the discs and joints in my lumbar spine. I now can move forward with your suggestions and i will purchase the 28 day course. I cant thank you enough. Ive become very dispondent with the physios in my docs practice.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey @wobble108, we are so sorry to hear about your disc degeneration issues! :-( But we are so excited to have you join the 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost program so that you can become healthier, active and mobile again! Once you join, a Recovery Coach will be reaching out to you in the next few days to assist you in your progress! All the best

[@patriciajoseph3464]

Thank you Dr Middaugh. X-ray showed I have hip arthritis and D.D.D. I purchased your hip arthritis program and I am not giving up

[@guih3438]

Thanks a lot, this video helped me to ease my back. I do these exercises every morning. I am 40, triathlete, not overweight, swim often and eat healthy but I guess DDD can happen to anyone. I intend to build my core muscle even more to continue doing the sport I love. Good luck to all of you in your mission to a better back and healthy life

[@desmalawrence8616]

Thank you. I have been in real trouble with extreme back and sciatic pain and your videos, this one and the one on severe sciatica have helped me immensely… thank you

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Desma 🧡 We are sorry to hear that you have had such extreme back and sciatica pain. We are happy to hear that our videos have been able to provide some relief! Below will be an additional link for you that we hope can help further: “Degenerative Disc Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mbqXHL0rt1CuGITt1xOatoB Please let us know how you are doing as you progress, we hope this has been helpful! 🌟🙌

[@enidshephard2883]

Thanks for all your videos explaining exercises so clearly to help cope with spinal stenosis and DDD. I have tried all your suggestions daily for 2 months. Starting my third month 😊 The benefit is amazing. My scoliosis from DDD is less prominent. Walking now is easier. I've been able to put my rollator in a corner. Going to try and cut back on pian meds after speaking to my Doc next week. I feel very blessed having found you on Y Tube 😊 THANK YOU

[@lesliecoutsouridis336]

Glad you are feeling better. Are you doing the paid for program or just what's on KZbin?

[@juliasperling5594]

Thank you for posting these exercises! I needed modified exercises because of my knees. I have degenerated discs in L4&L5 and T12&T13. I also have arthritis in both hips. I have a difficult time getting up in the morning because of pain. It takes me a couple hours, literally to be able to walk. I'm going to do these with hopes of strengthening my back so I can move better in the morning. 😊

[@lesliecoutsouridis336]

I have pretty much what you're describing also. Hoping these exercises will help. Right now his problems are so debilitating! Good luck.

[@Rajat_Bhatt73]

You are the best , the information you give is just awesome, your explanation is better than anyone

[@Aly-i5p]

Thank you for sharing this! I have a flare up currently with my degenerative disc disease and these exercises were exactly what I was looking for for some relief quickly.

[@jani74blogspot]

Just wow! Thank you! Your exercises fixed my shoulders last year, and this time I came with my lower back pain here to search something solution and I'm not disappointed ❤ This gentleman knows what he's talking about.

[@robar711]

You are absolutely incredible! I wish you were here in CO. Hate to go on about myself, but I have severe DDD in my neck& spine. Both my big toes are bone on bone, L-TKR that's 13 years old, R-THR. Arthritis is cropping up everywhere. PT off & on for last 5 months has really helped. I can't wait to watch every video you have!! Thank you. I will be grateful everyday to you for what I am learning. You've given me hope in just one video.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Barb H!!! We hope you can get some helpful advice to move in the right direction! 😀

[@jluoasp]

Thank you Dr. I find the information useful and I will share the videos with my friends who also suffer the sciatica pain.❤

[@annnorthup3871]

You have really helped me. I have been doing these exercises and I do feel a little better. Thank you.

[@debiamdeb]

Thank you so much, these exercises are so helpful for my DDD in my back & OA in both hips. Much appreciated & grateful to you. Deb

[@anthonyshaw8698]

Awesome👍🎩👍 Will do!!

[@pink4613]

Great information, thank you Dr. Dave!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Sylvia!!!

[@Klkc7]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Doc these degenerative exercises, are they Safe for people with spondylolisthesis L5 S1. .?

[@carlaiveglia5488]

Im in my first flair with a pinched nerve. Im in so much pain can barely stand or walk. Can i try these while in pain? Im very scared.

[@ChristineScollon-yk9ck]

Hi doctor David. When I do the bending exercises and also the angry cat; the pain in the middle of my buttock hurts so bad. Should I still push on or not?

[@rhondafrazier5232]

I am on the east coast. I am interested in you excising program;however, with all that I have been diagnosed with I am hesitant to begin without asking if there are certain I should NOT do. I have a severe spinal stenosis, 🎉spinalothesis in two locations 4:29 , degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis . I have had both knees replaced and both shoulders replaced. Are any specific excerpts I should NOT DO.

[@erinrose1016]

I have torn hip labrum and this in my lower back, plus hip bursitis in same bad hip. I hurt every day. Just had hip injection and it made my lower back areas that i issues with flare up with sharp pains. Frustrated because my workouts involve weights and i stopped exercising because i hurt.

[@sharonvaldez9059]

I have the same issues, including Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. My pain mgmt doc told me I had a (left) torn hip labrum, but it doesn’t show up on an MRI…so then he says I don’t 🥺 I haven’t been able to work (desk job 8 hr days) for a year and a half. I’m 50 now. The tailbone and sacrum pain was soooooo bad. Cushions, pillows, working from my bed when approved for telework, PT, ablations, exray guided injections-absolutely nothing has helped make the pain go away. The pain went up over my left hip and deeeep into my groin, and down the inside back of my leg. I still have it, but since not working it has gotten some relief. My anxiety was and still is thru the roof. Brain fog, forgetting how to do things, just complete mental, physical, and emotional overload…overload just doesn’t quite describe it. I’m scheduled for an Intracept inj for my lower lumbar, and hopefully it will go down far enough to help my sacrum, tailbone and coccyx. I was diagnosed with coccydenia. I also found out I have a cyst on my S3, but can’t be removed because it’s in the bone. Was told it isn’t the cause of my pain. Please let me know if you experienced any of the things I described on my labrum. I forgot to mention the bursitis in my left that swells like a whoopy cushion. Only realize it when I turn to lay on my left side….its down right maddening. I just cry out of hopelessness. The weather changing in TX just torments my body and mind. Prayers for you with your journey.

[@reinalazo8916]

Thank so much ❤️

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Reina!

[@karenchakey]

What supplements can I take along with my physical therapy?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Karen! Great question, we have an extensive list of supplements that you could consider taking. Of course, you don't have to take them all. Most of them are generally safe to take but if you have any concerns we would suggest speaking with your primary doctor. Heres a playlist of vitamins & supplements for you: “Vitamins & Supplements For Joint Health” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mYQFXG0TxdLTJm0yunOpXEJ

[@sumunusank2636]

Is it advisable to do decompress exercise every day if I have sciatica pain please I need help?

[@helgemattis7716]

What's with my breathing while sucking in my abs? I'm afraid the breathing is disturbed (blocked) and this causes bad tensions so that its counterproductive? Greetings from Germany!

[@TashaHarrisTashaluvsyou]

Thanks😊

[@teresar6825]

Thank You I just found out the other day I have this disease I'm in phase 2 it's pretty painful

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Sorry to hear this Teresa :-( We hope you can begin to get relief and get this problem under control. These exercises are a great starting point, but make sure to progress to the next levels as you become stronger. We strongly suggest our 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program that is focused on addressing the root muscle imbalance of degenerative disc disease. You can learn more about it here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health

[@michelefinizio6520]

Hi thank you! Are these ok for herniated discs?

[@ewamalocha8220]

Hello . I Thank you very much for your video . I have been diagnosed recently with DDD of my lower back . I have been trying different kind of exercises, physical therapy, and spinal injections but nothing has been working . I have been doing your exercises for the past two weeks and I feel much better. I wonder if you can recommend any other exercises so we can build up more strength. I wonder if your 28 days program is recommended for people with DDD. Thank you again for your help.

[@ewamalocha8220]

Hello. I have been trying to find the website for the 28 days program for back problems. Could you please let me know where I can find it . Thank you very much

[@michelefinizio6520]

I'm afraid to do this bend over stretch i have bulging discs and the two herniated I'm in the healing process so this may hurt more

[@beulahvail5153]

Hi is it ok to tighten your glutes too!!???

[@ХалиматЯмадаева28]

Is doing the plank a good exercise? I thought doing it multiple times a day made the pain stop but it came back after a month and I wonder if the relief even was from it in the first place now.

[@ItsMeNanaD71]

Ugh I was diagnosed years ago & Dr's have not been helpful at all. I also have scoliosis in my lower back, not the typical upper back. Will these still be safe for me to do? It hurts my lower back terribly to even lean forward to brush my teeth. It gets excruciating but I "look normal" so people always think I'm lying & that's so frustrating. Thank you so much for this video. You, sir, are my hero today! Oh, is this the cause of my sciatica?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Forgiven and Blessed, we're so happy to be your hero today!!! ❤️ Sorry to hear you are having trouble getting help. These exercises are safe to do for people with degenerative disc disease and scoliosis. They're focused on stability and strength in the common weak spots. These weaknesses usually set up sciatica as well :-( So hopefully you can knock out 2 birds with 1 stone! Please let us know how it goes with doing these exercises!

[@kevinstamper9796]

I feel sorry for you! I’ve had DDD from neck down. I’ve had an intrathecal pain pump for 18 years and it’s helped instead of taking oral medication. I’ve done planks, sit ups and basically I’m not “ripped” but for 67 I’m in fair shape. I’ve got Adult Scoliosis and my back looks like a S , it’s over 20 degrees and I’ve had braces which helped but nothing even a RF for some Lumber but it’s probably grown back. I’ve searched the internet and found nothing. I feel bad for you. Stay active, core exercises and whatever you can do for yourself!!

[@ItsMeNanaD71]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy will do! Thank you so much!

[@ItsMeNanaD71]

@@kevinstamper9796 thank you so much!

[@twiladelacruz4139]

Can i also do.some bending if i have scoliosis back tilted rightwards aside from DDD?

[@kennymusti4524]

HOW DO I GET THE 28 DAYS EXERCISE

[@ХалиматЯмадаева28]

I hear all kinds of clicking in my spine and my doctor never tells me what it is. I do my exercises every single day and it never helps and I hear that click so much while I do them. I have this image of bones together when I hear it , it’s awful. Do you what could make a noise in your spine when you have degenerative disk disease ? I pray it will get bad enough to get surgery soon , I’m already at the severe stage with how slow doctors are in my country I should be good to go for surgery before I see a specialist in many years 😌😑

[@poolmilethirty2859]

I thought rounding your back was a no-no. They always say to be sure to keep back straight with dead lifts.

[@kevinstamper9796]

I’ve had DDD from neck down to SI for over 18 years and now it’s become Adult Scoliosis. I’ve done all the core exercises and even braces but it’s still getting worse. I had RF 18 years ago but Stenosis is just getting worse. I’m at my wits end. I’m not ripped but I’m not “out of shape” either. I can’t find anything about Adult Scoliosis which I believe my wife is beginning to experience. Any videos on to deal with this???

[@Vickie2417]

I have compressed fracture n feel painful Can exercise help? Pls advise

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Oooooh, sorry to hear about your compression fracture vickie hw :-( Excessive pressure is a big deal in the lower back when it comes to compression fractures. The exercises in this video are great to do. You should see this video too: "The Single Most Important Lower Back Exercise" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTOi3SdZ8are9k

[@aquaman7356]

Do I have to stop drinking alcohol 🍸 I use for medicinal purposes only. Degenerative disk disease sucks.

[@raulilagan4676]

I fell from my road bike few times the reason my lumbar 4 & 5 was injured. Would the use of bike trainer and stationary bike at home help? Would you please help provide applicable exercises to rehabilitate my back. I can't settle to operation as i experience prob with general anaesthesia when i was operated in my knee. Please help Doc. Am Pilipino, 62 yrs old and I can still work to live better. Thank you

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Raul Ilagan! Sorry to hear about your L4 & L5 injury from the bike falls :-( Using a stationary bike or bike trainer may help slightly for this type of back injury. But the most common problems that arise after bike accidents with back pain are weaknesses in the abdominals and glutes. Strengthening those muscle groups is usually the most important thing to be doing. Cycling is more endurance training that it is strengthening, so it's not the best thing to do to work on fixing a back problem. Have you seen these videos? "What Is A Muscle Imbalance - Lower Back Pain" kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2mYaH-Iqbt7pqc "Are Back Extensions Good For Back Pain?" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZWxeHyZZ7KJb5I "Top 5 Ways To Help A Disc Problem Without Surgery" kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6a2qoZtn9d7j80

[@raulilagan4676]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you so much. GOD BLESS

[@CTROCK]

80% of the comments I read from KZbin to Facebook people who went to Physical Therapy do not help them at all with DDD problems at all!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey CT, general physical therapy may not be able to help with these problems because people are commonly performing the wrong exercises or performing the "correct" exercises while using the wrong muscles. DDD can definitely be helped, but there are very specific exercises that need to be performed in a specific way to make sure that we stop causing damages. We have a lot of material that can help with this if you are interested in learning more. Here is a link to our playlist if you would like to look into it: Degenerative Disc Help kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mbqXHL0rt1CuGITt1xOatoB

[@ZephaniahL]

I dunno -- compared with brain or pancreatic cancer, DDD doesn't put the fear of God in me nearly as much. What am I missing?

[@modmodeliani8774]

🙏🏻🎩🌷

[@tmw3s]

Thank you!!!!

[@New_Talent]

Thanks so much!