7 Mistakes to AVOID with Bulging Discs (Don't Delay Your Recovery!)

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals the 7 most common mistakes made by people with lumbar disc bulges and herniated discs which limits their recovery and causes them to suffer worse pain than necessary.

[arrepuess]

1- Not sitting properly
2- Don’t stop walking
3- Dont stretch hamstrings
4- U Dont Drink enough water
5- Too much bed rest
6- Doing painful exercises
7- Obsessing over MRI results

[thomasgrady]

I wonder why doctors don't spend even a fraction of the time explaining things to patients instead of keeping them in the dark about their condition most future Dr visits would be completely unnecessary instead of them constantly sitting in front of you with their heads down and writing without even looking at you and explaining a few simple things such as this gentleman has thank you for your time it is very much appreciated!

[katiem]

This is the content I've desperately needed since my bulging disc diagnosis and pain. I've seen so many doctors lately but they simply do not go into this level of detail and I was making 3 of these 7 mistakes as a result and been putting myself through unnecessary and prolonged pain. I also really appreciated the total lack of filler or fluff and just straight facts.

[phillipdiehl]

How does this young man have so much insight into sciatica/low back pain, he nailed everyone of this 66 yo oldman's symptoms and offered very practical, non surgical advice, that I've stumbled upon over much research, but he put it all in one short vid.

[ankllkmjd]

If all doctor is being proactively educative like you world will become a better place.

[crabcake]

I've seen like 5 or 6 doctors about my problem, spend thousands of dollars and none of them explained what I had as clear as you. Thank you so much!

[soufflefatale]

Thank you for not using scare tactics to make people watch your videos. Finally I find someone who doesn't give me anxiety and actually gives useful knowledge.

[kanzverma]

This video came up at the time I was feeling super depressed seeing my mri.. I have a disc bulge at l5 s1 and my doc straight away recommended surgery. I was too shocked. Although I had some pain in my leg with no back pain, I never knew he would straight away recommend surgery. I cried my eyes out and the mri reports made it even worse. 2 weeks have gone and my pain has come to 3 from 10 with just walk and not bending.. hoping to recover quickly now. Amen. Thank you for this video, we need more people like you on planet Earth. 😇

[truckingwithtobee]

I would not wish this type of pain on my worst enemy. I had two bulging disc in my neck and the pain lasted for six solid weeks. I could not imagine having chronic back pain constantly. I feel so bad for people that have this problem 24 seven for years, it literally rips any kind of joy you have in your life. Nothing matters all you can focus on is the pain and no kind of pain medicine helps

[yvonnetrigg]

Brilliant advice - so grounded and based on research! Thanks Will, so helpful 👍

[karenknight]

Very useful, I have been suffering for 2 years- ended up not being able to walk. Ended up in the ER, had C T scan and 2:steroid shots a week a part. This allowed me to start physio. Diagnosed with bulging discs L5 being the major issue. Also stenosis / arthritis & neuropathy. Been a painful nightmare and struggle. Today in a better place, managed with weekly physio to get the pain from my legs up to the lower back. Now working on that, keep moving as much as I can handle and lots of daily exercise to strengthen my core & keep my muscle strength as I lost most of that on my right side. Have purchased a lot of things to help me do that. Treadmill/ Red light therapy/ bands to stretch with / roller for my back and so much more. Proper chair with back support and foot rest for better posture. Been quite the challenge & has limited my day to day. Just want to get back to life pain free. Your video let's me know I'm on the right track as far as what not to do. 🙏Thank you

[wakeywarrior]

I used to do litigation specialising in disc herniation, and used to work with a leading professor in spinal surgery, biomechanics and radiology. This guy is spot on. The MRI scan advice is absolutely correct. The Prof I used to work with used to say that you only MRI to confirm a diagnosis, not to determine a diagnosis. Many of these back osteopaths and Physio’s give wrong advice (discs are shock absorbers, discs can herniate through trauma etc) but this man knows what he is talking about, I would definitely trust him.

[kittykumari]

You speak so well and to the point. The reassurance you gave at the end can be very healing mentally to lot of people. You can become a therapist with the way you spoke. So calm and understanding. Thank you so much. Lots of gratitude to you from India.

[truthandnothingbut]

Thank you!! Don’t stop you are helping many. It might not be apparent now but people will always suffer from back pain so these videos are gems. Thank you

[graemeyoung]

What an excellent video, full of great advice. I've had a bulging disc (L5S1) for years now and I've managed to cope with it for most of the time by using the 7 tips that you've just given, through trial and error and finding what works best for me. Your advice about not continuing with painfull exercises is spot on. For years I spent too much time and money at so called specialists only to come out worse than I went in.I just wish my doctors had been as eloquent and informative as you've been 👍

[ebeep]

Having slipped a lumbar disc several times over the years, I have learned these through experience. Walking is so very helpful. I am usually painfully stiff and far away from being able to utilize my normal gait for the first 20 minutes or so, but eventually, muscles relax, and movement slowly allows the disc to shift closer into position and away from the nerve. Within an hour, I am able to at least walk fully upright and with full gait. Varied terrain seems to also be helpful, such as a trail hike rather than a flat paved sidewalk.

The first time it happened, I was advised to stay in bed. Horrifically painful experience that I of course never repeated.

[sgy]

What a tremendous video, I am so pleased to have found it. So many of what you said I can relate to. I have a MRI scheduled for next week, be interesting to see the output from that. Thanks for uploading.

[kaesterly]

Thank you for this!!! Exactly what I needed. Great delivery too

[jimmyjamesjesus]

Best advice video ive seen this far. Thank you for being honest and detailed.

[fineartlifestyling]

William, your information has been absolutely valuable! I have watched countless videos by "osteopaths", " chiropractors" as well as "specialists" making numerous recommendations including exercises and no one gave the absolute proper advice and detailed explanation like you did here! Much gratitude to you. So many gave inappropriate advice like stretching hamstrings or using fear tactics to get you all worried! I respect people who know their craft well and serve the public with integrity and ethics.