Understanding Lumbar Disc Bulges and Back Pain (Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Disc Disease)
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- Опубліковано 22 кві 2019
- Are you having lower back pain. Maybe that pain travels into your leg. And you think you might have a lumbar disc herniation. Maybe you have seen your doctor and they say you have a slipped disc or degenerative disc disease. But do you really understand what is going on and how you got here?
I am regularly surprised at the number of patients who I see who have seen other doctors for their lower back pain and still have no clue why their lumbar disc is wearing out, why they have a lumbar disc herniation, or a disc bulge/rupture.
I think it is fundamental to healing (and staying healed) to first understand why a part of our body is getting injured or wearing out prematurely. Through this knowledge we can heal and stay healthy, not feeling like our health is just a roll of the dice.
In this video I cover the most common reason that lumbar discs fail. Why they herniate based on movement and biomechanics. And how you need to start thinking about bending and moving your spine in a healthy way to start to heal your lower back and discs, but also to reduce your chances of having lower back issues in the future. Knowledge and education is power. I hope this video helps you understand your lower back and lumbar discs better.
Attribution for images used in this video:
* Lumbar vertebra animation: Anatomography [CC BY-SA 2.1 jp (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)]
* Lateral and Superior view of an Intervertebral Disc: By OpenStax College - Anatomy & Physiology, Connexions Web site. cnx.org/content/col11496/1.6/, Jun 19, 2013., CC BY 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
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About Dr. Brant Pedersen:
Dr. Pedersen is a sports chiropractor who founded Positive Motion Chiropractic in the San Francisco Bay Area (Los Gatos). He specializes in finding rapid and lasting solutions to muscle and joint pain issues. He received his first chiropractic adjustment when competing professionally as a windsurfer and it opened his eyes to how quickly the body can heal when given targeted conservative care. Dr. Pedersen graduated valedictorian of his class from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, CA, maintains an adjunct faculty position at Palmer, gives back through humanitarian chiropractic care, and loves everyday in practice. He enjoys sharing his tips and tricks for how to stay active and pain-free and employs them daily as an extreme sports enthusiast.
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I'm in recovery from this horrible pain.This video is very helpful. I'm looking forward to taking better care of myself using this channel.
Hi Gris Amaro,
I’m glad you are in recovery. Sorry you had to go through horrible pain. I’m glad that my video on lumbar disc pain and why lumbar discs usually wear out and become painful was helpful to you. I look forward to putting out more content that can help you reach your goals. Take care and thanks for your comment!
I just found your channel. I have numerous problems with my right side from my back down to my completely reconstructed knee that’s been done twice and is failing again. You’ve given me hope and for me that’s the most valuable thing you’ve offered me in your videos. I wish I lived back on the west coast so I could visit your practice. Thank you!
I had 3 surgeries on my right hip (severe hip dysplasia and Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)) and because of the stress and my recovery I got a bulging disc for my troubles. my hip exacerbates my back and my back exacerbates my hip. I asked my PT guy to explain what exactly a bulging disc was and where exactly the problem is and he couldnt quite explain it to me well so this video was super helpful! thank you for keeping things brief, simple and informative
You are very welcome ginger. I am glad you found my content helpful. Thank you so much for the feedback.
Any advice on the best way to break down ,or push the" bulges" or " knots" back in by certain movements or rubbing.Inflammatories are obvious,but when you gotta get back to work,speedy recovery advice may be beneficial,lol🤭.Are electrodes a good option,I know some people can't handle them,but should they be used sooner or later upon flare up or injury🤔,👍
I hate when people ask me to like to like their videos, but, i will i did because i liked where what i he heard.
Great information! Important information for everyday people doing our everyday things!
Thanks for your comment Jamahl! Our body didn't come with an owner's manual and learning how to move properly can make a huge difference in getting someone back to being pain-free. Take care. ~ Dr. Pedersen
UA-cam suggested one of your videos, which led me to watch more😀. I appreciated your explanation in this. I experienced a herniated disc in 2016 and was very frustrated with Medical community regarding information on why and how to take care of and avoid. Pain meds were the only direction and feedback. So frustrating. This is the first video that I have come across which educates us as to why and what to think about. You mentioned follow up videos with practical movements, that would be awesome. I try to stay physically fit, but really struggle with which exercises and stretching to do that won’t lead to pain. I usually work out a couple of days and then have to lay off a couple to let my lower back pain ease. Anyway, I appreciate your videos!
Thank you for your feedback Teresa. Make sure you are subscribed with notifications turned on so you will see when I post the video on SI joint exercises. I am working on it right now and hope to have it out within a few days. Take care!
Thank you so much for the details!!! I’ve been searching for something like this online and couldn’t find jt
Glad I could help! Thank you so much for watching.
Thank you. Very useful.
You are welcome Kim! I’m glad you found my video on lumbar disc bulges helpful!
Thanks for teaching us how to bend safely, we all need to be more mindful about this.
You are very welcome Laura Marie. It is the small things we do day after day that either make our body strong or breakdown .
Thank you Dr, But could you please tell us how to suck a bulging disc back to normal, I have seen 3 chiropractor and 2 physical therapy and have done some sessions on the Class IV laser, and nothing has helped me. Please respond to my comment. THANK YOU👍
Hi sir I am your subscriber my problem is L4 L5 disc Bulge before 2years sir very pain in my back and left leg so best exercises and best medicine s or best technique s please reply me sir, l have acupuncture treatment and ayurvedic treatment taken but no use ,next what I have to do sir ,
Hi I am 45 and i went on one of those kids obstacle courses on the water, i fell between 2 tubes that you were supposed to jump from one to the other, and my face and legs were held in place slightly as i fell through the tubes , as my back and body bent backwards so that it can fall down in the water. I felt a hot pain like it was 200F degrees. I thought i broke my back, but i was able to move my feet, i wasn't paralyzed! and i was able to walk. The first 3 days were painful but i could still walk, most of the pain went away, but now 3 weeks in I still feel stiff, and pain. I started taking ibuprofen and it helps a lot, if i don't take it , the lower back feels very tight and limits my mobility in terms of how far i can move in all directions. I will get it checked out, but just curious what do you think it is? is it muscle sprain? strain ? a disk problem? I can jug for a few min and i don't feel any sharp pain from my back, also if i bend forward i feel pressure on my lower back muscles like they are tight? pressure/tension/pain that limits my mobility. however if i bend backswords i feel a lot more muscle pain.
Just thought I would reply as I don’t think the doc would reply right away, but also legally he cannot give diagnosis without doing a proper examination. ( even a possible suggestion/opinion if directed to you specifically or replied to your comment) As a former dancer who was in a couple of bad accidents and have suffered with pain now for 30 yrs and degenerating of certain joints that were damaged bc I did not always get my dance injuries looked at, didn’t get an MRI until many years later, or simply wasn’t given info on these joints or disc damage I urge you to seek medical care and imaging ASAP. I relied solely on chiro relief and meds for years and with the advent of my reports being uploaded to a patient accessible network, as well as taking charge to do my own learning and reading MRI and bone scan reports, i just recently began to understand my pains and what to do. SI joint for example and bulging disc videos from this channel have just given me info NO ONE has before. 30 yrs of sports injury professionals, chiropractors, rheumatologist, pain specialists, massage therapists, physiotherapists…. If you can’t get into your doc in next couple of days I suggest emergent care, and insist on imaging. Sounds like you have already been doing the GP standard of of muscle injury ( anti-inflammatory, acetaminophen pain killer and ice/heat.) muscle should have healed by now I would think. ??? Good luck for a speedy recovery.
@@oriannadance Thank you, for replying and I hear you, i will go to the doctor I am not looking for advice just opinion of how does it sound like? does it sound like muscle sprain or disk issue. i don't have any acute pain. it feels like the muscle is tense, sore. also most people get disk issues when they bend forward to lift something heavy for me the movement was backwards, and i wasn't lifting anything.
Can protrusion get back to normal?
Yes, disc protrusion can completely go away through natural processes of the body. That being said, if the pressure on the nerve is significant enough to cause numbness, muscle weakness, or changes in reflexes then those changes can become permanent (even after the disc heals itself). That is why management with a medical professional is so critical.
Mild disc kiya healing hoe sakta hey kiya
I have had chronic sciatica from last 6 years with disc bulge L5-S1 and L4-L5 , i am only 28, exercises are not helping…what can i do ?
what is your location?
My mum died of lower back pain.
I’m sorry to hear that. 🙏🏼
There can be many causes of low back pain and that is why it is so important to make sure to check in with your doctor to find the underlying cause of the pain.