Keep moving
"Resting more than 24 hours is detrimental to your recovery."
Gentle, regular movement helps a herniated disc recover. Adding the exercises below every day can shorten your recovery time and help prevent future injury.
Before you start: do these exercises as Dr. Taylor showed you. Move slowly and stay in a comfortable range. If pain gets sharper, spreads down an arm or leg, or you feel numbness or tingling, stop and call or text us at (817) 408-5353.
Daily homework
Walking
Short, frequent walks keep your spine moving and support healing.
Bird dog
Builds core and back stability while keeping your spine in a safe position.
Glute bridge
Strengthens the glutes so they share the load with your low back.
McKenzie press-up
A gentle back extension exercise often used for disc-related back pain.