Exercises I can do with a lower disc extrusion?

mel35645
mel35645 Posts: 267 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
im 56 have been working out 3 times a week for a few months finally feeling stronger and then I hurt my back. I have a large disc extrusion which has displaced the nerve at L3. I don't want to lose what little strength I have gained any ideas on what exercises might be safe?

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  • mel35645
    mel35645 Posts: 267 Member
    Thanks dr suggested swimming and stationary bike ugh
  • KatsMeow12
    KatsMeow12 Posts: 64 Member
    Herniated L5 disc here. I do exercises given to me by my physical therapist and treadmill walking. When it's flared up (but I can still walk) sometimes it's as slow as 2.4mph, but it's still walking!

    Yoga also felt good. Same properties as my PT exercises.
  • Derek_McC
    Derek_McC Posts: 63 Member
    Swimming and biking are both awesome after you have done them for a while. Much of my weight gain over the years has been the result of stopping exercising when my back was out or recovering from surgeries (I have also had bilateral hip replacements). Please don't try to push the envelope when your back is involved. Let it heal.

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