I have few slipped disk on my neck and back. I’ve been got acupuncture treatment for 5 years, so the symptoms are now getting better, but It still comes to a problem when I try to exercise. Could you give me some advice, like, what should I do careful of during my exercise session?

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Daline Q.

Have you ever tried swimming as exercise? It’s very gentle to your body :) I have problem with my knees so heavy exercise like jumping or long distance running it’s not my thing and I can get badly injured by doing that. This is why I like swimming and yoga. Perfect combination for me.

Jochem T.

I would be wary of exercising without visiting a chiropractor and a physical therapist. They’ll be able to give you professional advice about taking care of and strengthening your neck and back so you can exercise without pain.

Shawn Y.

Have you tried yoga Be it the backward bending poses or other relaxation poses, yoga asanas are excellent way to get rid of the slipped disc or herniated disc issues. Yoga helps you improve your posture, the asanas help strengthen the spine and also gradually reverse the bulge in the spine, which is the main cause of a slipped disc check out this video https://youtu.be/ZqO6U93_75s

Laura Z.

Firstly: I definitely do not think an app is a best place to ask this. Have you been to physiotherapy? That might help, as in physiotherapist might be able to help. If it’s things like jumping that hurts though (I can’t jump for example because of extreme double jointedness), there are modified versions for a lot of exercises. Yoga and also using some gym equiptments are good.

Allen S.

Be overly cautious about overexerting yourself. There is always a difference between good pain being the byproduct of working hard during a workout and dangerous pain that can have a detrimental effect on your overall physical condition. The two biggest pieces of advice I can give is to always use the correct form when carrying out each exercise you do to protect yourself from injury, and stretch every single day; the deeper and longer you can hold your stretches the better. Keeping a limber and flexible spine is key to a healthy body.

Naja W.

I would suggest you to ask a personal trainer for start if you have back pain it is preeyou get advice from professionals. I don’t want you to get hurt.

Paige G.

Try water exercises, where there is as little pressure on your disks as possible but you can still get a good work out in, seated, standing, swimming in the water, with or water trout weights- whatever works for you.

Ver Nica S.

First let me tell you I understand back pain. I have spondilolysthesis and have been working with that for a long time. I recommend doing some mind-body work as well as exercise. Read a book by John Sarno about back pain and/or “unlearn your pain” by Howard Schubiner. Or you can google Sarno and Back pain for some videos online that give good info about it. I do yoga for exercise. There are many gentle ways you can exercise to build strength flexibility and stamina that way, and also alleviate the stress that adds to pain through deep breathing. “Light on yoga” is an excellent book by BKS Iyengar who healed many of his own physical ailments through yoga techniques.

Ticiano Q.

Have you consulted with an orthopedist? How about a spine specialist? I just got my diagnosis a few weeks ago, so I’m still in research and learning mode. Three really big things I’m doing are a full body detox (1-year program), a daily cocktail of sea moss, chlorophyll, and bladderwrack to give my body a great boost of nutrients, and physical therapy to strengthen my muscles. The stronger your muscles, the better your spine and bones are supported. Proper nutrients and stress management will take you a long way also. I hope this helps and I wish you the best! ❤️

Gladys T.

Very very hard questions! You can walk, you can swim, pilates can be good for you. But you must see your doctor first of all. I am a medical doctor too, but it’s very difficult to advice anyone about that situation. Before advise, all patients Must have been examined in detail🙈🙈 important point 👀 Take care 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♀️

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