The spine has a total of 33 vertebrae, which are supported by small padded discs. These discs keep the spine flexible and also help protect it from shocks. But due to any injury or shock, when the inner part of the disc comes out of the outer ring, then in medical language this condition is called slip disc. Slip disc causes problems like back pain, neck pain, pain spreading to the hands or feet, tingling and numbness.

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Usually slip disc patients do not require surgery. However, doctors may recommend physiotherapy to get rid of the problem of pain. But there are some exercises, which by doing at home, you can get relief from the pain caused by slip disc. In this article today we will tell you about the exercises to get rid of the problem of slip disc.

  1. Exercises For Slipped Disc
  2. Best Exercises For Slipped Disc Recovery
  3. Exercises Not To Do With Slipped Disc
  4. Summary
Doctors for Habilitation Exercises For A Slipped Disc: A Step-by-step Guide

Some people may take weeks to recover from a slipped disc, while some may take months for the pain to go away. In this situation, physical activity helps. Let us know in detail what kind of exercises can prove helpful in the case of slipped discs.

Benefits Of Neck Stretches For Slipped Disc

Pain can also occur around the neck in the problem of slipped discs. In such a situation, relief from the problem of neck pain can be obtained through this exercise.

  • To do this exercise, first sit straight on a chair. Then join your chin to the chest. Then slowly take the neck back.
  • After this, take the right ear to the right shoulder and then take the left ear towards the left shoulder.
  • Repeat this process 8-10 times.

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Benefits Of Seated Chair Stretch For Slipped Disc

People who have slipped discs in the lower part of the spine can get relief from pain by doing this exercise.

  • Sit on the chair and keep one foot on the floor. Extend the other leg straight through the heel.
  • Straighten your back and bend forward on the extended leg until you feel a stretch in the back of your upper thigh.
  • Stay in this position for 15-30 seconds.
  • Then repeat the same process with the other leg.

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Benefits Of Hamstring Stretch For Slipped Disc

  • Lie straight on the mat and lift one leg in the air.
  • Then wrap a towel around the leg that is in the air.
  • Then hold the towel and pull the leg towards the body.
  • Stay in this position for 15-30 seconds.
  • Then repeat the same process with the other leg.

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Benefits Of Back Flexion Stretch For Slipped Disc

Back flexion exercise stretches the spine and back muscles. If you have any back injury, then consult a doctor once before doing this exercise.

  • Lie on your back and hold both knees towards your chest.
  • During this, move your head forward until there is a stretch in the lower back.
  • Repeat this process 10 times.

Apart from this exercise, there are many other exercises through which one can get rid of the problem of slipped discs. However, before doing any exercise, consult your doctor once.

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  • Standing Extension: Doing this stretch helps in pushing the disc to a neutral position.
  • Seated chair stretch: This exercise supports the back by stretching the hamstring muscles. In this way, it helps in reducing the pressure on the lower spine.
  • Kneeling deep lunges: Doing this helps in stretching the hip flexors and hamstrings. This provides relief from pain in the neck or lower back.
  • Neck stretch: If the herniated disc is in the cervical area of ​​the spine, then stretching the neck muscles provides relief from pressure and pain.
  • Half cobra pose: This stretch helps in pushing the disc material between the intervertebral discs. This accelerates healing.
  • Full cobra pose: This also gives the benefits of half cobra pose and reduces pain.
  • Cat cow: This is a popular exercise for slipped discs. It helps in reducing the pressure on the herniated disc by opening the intervertebral disc space. It also improves the mobility of the spine, which helps in recovery.
  • Bird dog: Doing this exercise helps in strengthening and stabilizing the lower back and deep spine muscles.
  • Plank: Like the bird dog exercise, this exercise is helpful in straightening the deep spinal muscles and butt muscles and bringing them to the correct position.

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In case of slipped disc, certain postures, activities and exercises should be avoided. Exercises like spine flexion, heavy weight lifting and cycling can negatively affect slipped discs. Let us know in detail what kind of exercises need to be avoided in case of slipped discs.

  • Sit ups and crunches: By moving forward in this exercise, there is a lot of pressure on the disc of the spine, which is not good at all.
  • Straight leg raise: By raising the leg, there is pressure on the spinal disc. Therefore, it should not be done.
  • Squat: During this exercise, the entire weight of the body falls on the lower part of the back. This can increase the pain of slipped discs.
  • Standing hamstring stretch: In this stretch, the lower part of the back becomes rounded. This puts pressure on the intervertebral disc. 
  • Deadlift: The heavy weight used in this exercise can put stress on the spine and disc.
  • Leg press: The spine also gets rounded while doing this, which is not good for disc problems.
  • Cycling: In this posture, the person needs to move forward, which is not at all good for lumbar herniated discs.

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It takes time to recover from a slipped disc. To recover, it is important to do certain stretching exercises and avoid certain exercises. In case of slip disc, exercises like cycling should be avoided because in this posture the person needs to bend forward. This can make the condition more serious.

Dr. Vikas Patel

Dr. Vikas Patel

Orthopedics
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Dr. Navroze Kapil

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