I Have A Disc Injury, What Should I Do?

Injuries to your lower back, including sciatica frequently have a degree of disc involvement, however, this is not often acknowledged. So whether you’ve been diagnosed with a raging disc herniation in your lower back or just a minor back strain, this video will give you 4 things that you can do to help that disc injury and the back pain or sciatica associated with it.

Firstly, you want to understand what role the lower lumbar discs play in the lumbar spine and their role in the spine in general, this helps you appreciate what they’re supposed to be doing and then how they can fail.

Secondly we talk about the complications that can irritate your lumbar discs and give rise to back pain. You must remember that the human body is remarkably strong and resilient and the lower back is no exception when used properly. The problem is that it is frequently used poorly, and bad habits start to build up stress and strain on the discs in the lumbar spine, creating weaknesses over many months, years and even decades.

People are often thrown tremendously when symptoms of a slipped disc shift or move and we talk about why this is not so much of a concern in most cases and how you should view this.

Finally we talk about the best way you can move forwards to help effectively recover from any form of disc injury without surgery, and even if you do end up having a more invasive procedure, how you can rehabilitate more effectively for the long term.