I have a bulging disk in my lower back that compresses the S1 nerve root. Does anyone have a recommendation of exercises to strengthen that area and not cause further damage? ~Thanks
2007-03-10 02:18:19 · 3 answers · asked by ccguy 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Do your legs hurt as well? Take aspirin and a whirl poll bath should help.
2007-03-10 03:53:45 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had some lower back pain. Nothing as serious as a disk, but I use gentle yoga stretches to help relieve and strengthen. The cobra and cat poses may be good to start with. Go slow. If it hurts; Stop.
There are a lot of good books out there (also on the web) on this.
Good Luck
2007-03-10 10:29:00 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband just go back from a seminar. for any low back including disc problems do this periodically during the day to take away all pressure from your low back: arch your back. do this at your desk, driving etc. you will feel a difference.
and for those of you having back problems with a large abd. losing or trimming your abdomen will make a huge difference, in fact, this could be your problem. for those of you that do not know how to arch your back , it is simply leaning back , head/neck toward your buttocks. opposite of hunching your back.
2007-03-10 16:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by REALLY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋