i have a herniated disc and have had it for five agonising weeks now, would yoga or tai chi help?

Answer 1

I have two in mine and found that pilates has really helped it - i haven't tried yoga or tai chi though - Tai chi should be fine b/c you are not doing anything too strenuous. There are some of the pilates moves (i.e,, rolling like a ball and the pull up) that i cannot do - everytime i woudl do them, the next day my back would go out - took me awhile to catch on, but i finally did. I found that the chiropracter really helped - at first it was too painful to even move, he helped get me to a point where i was able to have some movement and after a few years, i am actually pain free now. I did get a spinal epidural injection 2 novembers ago and that worked wonders. Good luck to you - you can also try swimming - that's a very low impact good workout.

Also - be careful if you have surgery. I had a herniated disk in 1997 which they operated on b/c it was pressing against my bladder or something and the reason these two new discs have hernaited is from the weakspot in my spine from the old surgery - ti's the disk above and below that are now herniated. Try to talk to your dr about some alternatives before going under the knife.

Good luck and feel better!

Answer 2

Yes YOGA definitely can do wonders. But at this stage you have to practice it under an able tutor of Yoga as if you do it wrongly it may lead to further problems and have adverse effects.

So till you are completely normal for herniated disc exercises can be helpful. Begin by stretching. Bend over forward and bend to the sides. Start these exercises after your back is a little stronger and doesn't hurt as much. The goal of exercise is to make your back and stomach muscles stronger. This will ease the pressure on your disk and make you hurt less. Ask your doctor about exercises for your back. Your doctor may want you to see a physical therapist to learn about safe back exercises.

You can think of Yoga afterwords. I have no idea about Tai Chi.

Answer 3

I also have a herniated disc in my lower back and have been doing yoga for a few months - it really has helped a great deal. Also, swimming has helped for whatever reason.

Either way, talk to your MD to make sure it's cool that you try yoga and if you end up doing it, let your instructor know about your herniation - they can work with you to make sure you're not doing exercises that'll hurt you more.

Good luck to you.

Answer 4

Yoga - No even if it performed a heavy function in inspiring many chinese Martial Arts. Archery - For conflict, convinced. Boxing - convinced and that i say that in worry-free words because it change into employed for wrestle nicely earlier it grew to change right into a interest. Tai Chi - convinced Tae bo - No Capoiera - convinced

Answer 5

Talk with you doctor. But I don't think either would be good for you. My husband has two herniated disk and can hardly walk so I can't image doing anything else. Good Luck.

Answer 6

Snap!?
I tried a bit of tai chi - but its very similar to jujitsu exercises but slowed down and easier. I have read it is supposed to be good in general and especially for back conditions but I would ask your GP to investigate.

Answer 7

no, infact it can make it worse! you probably need surgery. i'd seek the opinion of a doctor and go from there. herniated disks are no fun and they are extremely painful if a peice breaks off!

good luck!

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Yes, gentle and regular stretching can help... especially if you can strengthen your legs. (Where is the slipped disk, by the way?) Just be careful. No quick movements. Ease into everything.

Answer 10

the eventual treatment would be surgical intervention