Disc herniation is a common condition that affects the spine, causing pain and limited motor function. It occurs when the intervertebral disc, a cushion located between the vertebrae, becomes damaged and less elastic over time. This can lead to the vertebrae rubbing against each other, resulting in pressure on the spinal cord and nerves in the spinal canal.
Despite the pain and difficulty moving that may discourage patients from exercising, it is an essential aspect of disc herniation treatment. Exercise can help reduce pain and improve mobility, but certain sports should be avoided to prevent symptom aggravation. Individuals with disc herniation should avoid high-impact activities like gym workouts, football, basketball, badminton, and tennis as they put unnecessary stress on the spine and discs. Additionally, using an unsupportive mattress can worsen the condition.
Instead of avoiding exercise altogether, individuals with disc herniation should consider low-impact exercises like swimming, yoga, and pull-ups. Swimming reduces gravity’s impact on the body while improving muscle strength and spinal function. Yoga focuses on stretching muscle groups to increase flexibility, improve blood circulation, and reduce pain. Regardless of chosen sport or activity level, it is important to warm up before exercising, maintain moderate intensity levels throughout exercise sessions or workouts with a doctor’s guidance or physical therapist’s assistance if needed. It’s also essential to wear appropriate attire and gear while exercising to prevent further injury or discomfort.
In summary disc herniation can be treated through exercise which helps reduce pain and improve mobility by avoiding high impact activities like gym workouts etc., instead focusing on low impact exercises such as swimming yoga pull-ups etc., proper warm up wearing appropriate gear being aware of one’s limits are important for effective treatment plan for disc herniation condition
