Herniated discs?

36jessica
36jessica Posts: 319 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi all!

I was wondering if anyone else out there has any herniated discs? My hernias are most certainly the result of my weight and sometimes it's very painful for me to move, still, if I don't move, then I can't lose weight...very sad, vicious cycle... I decided to get up and Zumba anyway today - not as fluid as I was in the past, but I'll take what I can get -- but I know I'll be hurting later (infact, I've got the aspirin ready).

What I'd like to know is if anyone has any advice on back strengthening exercises for people like me. Or if anyone has any advice in general on the best types of work-outs.

Thanks

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  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    You need low impact activities. Zumba can be adapted, as long as you don't jump or hop, at least until you have built up some strength.

    Swimming and water aerobics are the best, because the water relieves the weight pressure.

    Biking is another good option, but you need a good bike and you have to adjust the handle bars to be higher than usual so that you can keep your back straight.

    Be careful with walking - long walks, especially with long strides, can put a lot of pressure on your disks.
  • 36jessica
    36jessica Posts: 319 Member
    Walking can do that? Really? Thanks for the information because I had no idea. I've heard that swimming and water aerobics are good, but unfortunately not an option at the moment, so I guess I'll have to adapt the zumba. Thanks a lot.
  • MiamiKid305
    MiamiKid305 Posts: 357
    i developed one during my deployment in afghanistan, i started to deadlift and my back pain went away.. also swimming is great!
  • Amanda0877
    Amanda0877 Posts: 13
    I work in an orthopedic surgeons practice specializing in spine surgery so I see a lot of that. The docs recommend swimming, biking, and eliptical workouts. Also yoga is great, especially Bikram Yoga, which has a whole spine strengthening series built into the session.
  • 36jessica
    36jessica Posts: 319 Member
    Thank you all for the responses. I'll keep everyone's advice/comments in mind.
  • 36jessica
    36jessica Posts: 319 Member
    i developed one during my deployment in afghanistan, i started to deadlift and my back pain went away.. also swimming is great!

    What is 'deadlift'?
  • romeu85
    romeu85 Posts: 6 Member
    I am feeling challenged; today is day one, and my back hurts like never before. But I believe it's necessary for me to keep building on this.
  • akitamilbourne1
    akitamilbourne1 Posts: 2 Member
    36jessica wrote: »
    Hi all!

    I was wondering if anyone else out there has any herniated discs? My hernias are most certainly the result of my weight and sometimes it's very painful for me to move, still, if I don't move, then I can't lose weight...very sad, vicious cycle... I decided to get up and Zumba anyway today - not as fluid as I was in the past, but I'll take what I can get -- but I know I'll be hurting later (infact, I've got the aspirin ready).

    What I'd like to know is if anyone has any advice on back strengthening exercises for people like me. Or if anyone has any advice in general on the best types of work-outs.

    Thanks

    I have the same injury. I do yoga poses. Camel stretches and cat pose are popular for this jury.
  • akitamilbourne1
    akitamilbourne1 Posts: 2 Member
    Injury

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