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EDISCSCULPTIf you suffer from degenerative disc disease, you can take steps to treat yourself at home instead of only relying on medical interventions. The biggest way to do this is by regularly performing exercises designed to reduce symptoms.
Benefits
There are numerous benefits to performing degenerative disc disease exercises on a regular basis. Exercises targeting to reducing back pain work by:
The exact exercises that are appropriate will depend on where the disc problem is and how the symptoms are manifesting. Most people experience degenerative disc disease in the lower back, and these exercises are geared towards that.
These exercises should be performed once or twice a day, not just when you have a flare-up but even when you are symptom-free. When stretching, be sure not to force a stretch; you shouldn't ever feel pain while stretching, just a mild stretch. Repeat each stretch several times, holding for 10-15 seconds. For exercises, you should perform 15 reps of each. Always do stretches and exercises on both sides, even if you only experience symptoms in one leg.
Good stretches include those that stretch the hamstrings, buttocks, and lower back, such as toe touches, pelvic tilts, and the cat-cow stretch. Good exercises are those which strengthen the back and core, such as those found in yoga and pilates.
A doctor or physical therapist can help you identify which stretches you should practice in your own everyday life, as well as help you address any physical limitations you have regarding the exercises.
To schedule an appointment about your chronic back pain, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
Benefits
There are numerous benefits to performing degenerative disc disease exercises on a regular basis. Exercises targeting to reducing back pain work by:
- Reducing tension in the muscles; this tension can compress certain nerves, including the sciatic nerve
- Increasing circulation, helping the discs to receive more nutrients
- Strengthening the muscles of the back and core, which means that less weight is put on the spine
The exact exercises that are appropriate will depend on where the disc problem is and how the symptoms are manifesting. Most people experience degenerative disc disease in the lower back, and these exercises are geared towards that.
These exercises should be performed once or twice a day, not just when you have a flare-up but even when you are symptom-free. When stretching, be sure not to force a stretch; you shouldn't ever feel pain while stretching, just a mild stretch. Repeat each stretch several times, holding for 10-15 seconds. For exercises, you should perform 15 reps of each. Always do stretches and exercises on both sides, even if you only experience symptoms in one leg.
Good stretches include those that stretch the hamstrings, buttocks, and lower back, such as toe touches, pelvic tilts, and the cat-cow stretch. Good exercises are those which strengthen the back and core, such as those found in yoga and pilates.
A doctor or physical therapist can help you identify which stretches you should practice in your own everyday life, as well as help you address any physical limitations you have regarding the exercises.
To schedule an appointment about your chronic back pain, please click below or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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