Herniated Disc Symptoms

Here are the 7 Tell Tale Signs:
1. Back pain that comes and goes. Does your lower back "got out" on you every once in-a-while...then just seems to go away on its own only to return next year?
2. Central lower back pain that feels achy or stiff.
3. Sciatica down the back of the leg or wrapping around the front of the leg from the lower back. Did you know that the number one cause of sciatica is a herniated disc?
4. Pain worsens with sitting. When we sit we put pressure on the front of our disc- which causes the stuff inside the disc to move backwards and puts pressure on the disc and nerves...causing pain, numbness, or tingling.
5. Pain worsens with going from sitting to standing.
6. Pain worsens with coughing or sneezing
7. Feels better standing

There you have it- 7 tell tales signs of a herniated or bulging disc.

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[drcharliejohnson]

Thanks so much for watching! Want to pinpoint the source of your back, butt, hip, or leg/sciatica pain using simple self movement tests & a step-by-step approach without needing expensive images or a specialist? 

[randomvicky]

I have 5 herniated discs . Three of them on my neck and 2 others on my lower back . Sometimes the pain is unbearable and irritating 😠... But the worse part is when people don’t understand me or say that I’m exaggerating . It’s really upsetting .

[tomstirdivant]

I have 2 bulging disc’s in my lower spine. It’s fine for a few months then all of a sudden my back locks up and my feet go numb.
When I tell my wife and daughter they often don’t believe me. The pain is real, it hurts.

[louisronan]

What about developing a list? Like your back muscles tighten up on one side as a form of protection?

[zoelefevre]

Hi Dr. Johnson! I have 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 of your tell tales sign. I am having shooting pain down both legs and when I stand they both tingle. I am currently awaiting for a CT scan but in the meantime the pain is out of this world.

[monkemode]

These stories are a wake up call. I have symptoms similar to this from lifting. It is only a 1-2/10 but I cant let it get worse.

[arreola]

I heard that the pain is similar to birth pains. As a woman that had children, I can attest that, yes, it's very similar but at least with birth pains, they go away as soon as the baby pops out.

[juliahawkins]

To those who write in comments- I had a virtual visit with Dr. Charlie. Very helpful . It really clarified the exercises. Spend the money on yourself! And do the exercises... I could help.

[dosdandelions]

Thanks so much Dr. Charlie. You are always the one I go to and you have helped me so much. Bless you!

[cshell]

I had a herniated disc in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Each time I did chiropractic adjustments & decompression, PT, meds, steroid injections, ect. In 2017 I had yet another herniation but nothing worked. I even added in accupunture but I got progressively worse. 6 months later and I can barely stand more than 30 seconds and I have constant excruciating pain. MRI showed a large herniation this time and in 3 days I'm finally having microdiscectomy surgery. I'm 34 yrs old, and just can't continue to live like this. I'm severely depressed. Hoping this surgery works.

[dawnwrenfrow]

Very helpful, thank you for the information !!!

[travellingeverard]

Thanks for the video, very helpful. I have the 1st 6 symptoms and in so much pain, I can stand up straight to see if that's makes things better. Been in agony for a week now

[rubywelch]

that's a relief. I've had back pain only 4 days.

[karshundradavis]

I've been dealing with these muscle spasms for two years now, I could barely do PT, however I'm scheduled to see a neurosurgery Dr in a couple of days.... I actually think it's getting worse because I do home health and my client is a lot heavier now than she was when I started with her

[rogermarkendale]

No mention of femoral nerve pain which affects groin/hip and front of thigh. Ive just recovered from a herniated disc which impinged my femoral nerve. Pain was unbearable for about a month but as soon as I was able to walk although still with pain I just kept walking as often as I could to the point where I could jog on grass. Im now running 4 times a week about 20 miles. I believe the walk/running helps remove the debris from the herniation that puts pressure on the nerve

[trishaholder]

I got a 6 out of 7 on this quiz.
Thank you for the help!

[RaraAvis]

And im not looking for help from you, i think ive already got it! Just wanted to say thank you so much for this. Very clear and concise.

[carolinabraidybird]

This is me to a I’m currently in agony & can barely even roll over in bed. What can I do about the herniated 😩😩😩

[troysharpton]

I have pretty much all the symptoms. The worse is when I fall asleep a severe sharp pain shoots in my lower back from one hip to the other. It's the worse pain to the point u don't want to move and trying to stand is horrific. Every time that happens my lower back throbs and I can barely walk. I can't sleep in my bed, i sleep in my recliner. This has been going on for 2 weeks and I have no idea what triggered it.

[ashleym]

This is me 100%!! I experience all 7! And my dr just threw me I to PT without any imaging even done and its make it much worse!