Advice on a Worn Down Lower Back Disc or Disk Bulge

LAKESIDE CHIROPRACTIS’s Advise to You about -

Worn down lower back disc (degeneration) or lumbar disc bulge/herniation

• No high impact exercise, only low impact exercise.
• Do loads of core stability strength work.
• Yoga is ok is some cases but not all. Ask your Chiropractor.
• Freestyle swimming and Pilates is very good and helpful. Do lots
• Body balances fitness classes are good.
• Use weights only when back is supported. Be careful picking up weights. We don’t suggest body pump.
• Avoid sugar as it increases inflammation.
• Stop smoking as it reduces blood flow to the disc and the spine
• Invest in a good bed. A medium to firm orthopedic bed is recommended. The more you spend on it the better.
• Don’t sit on soft sofas- only chairs which support the back.
• Supplements can be helpful- Glucosamine Sulphate. Gelatin. Turmeric, krill oil, MSM.
• Don’t sit for long periods of time without moving (get up every 30 minutes). Sit in an ergonomic chair.
• Don’t pick up objects with back bent.
• Avoid coughing and sneezing fits.
• Avoid stress and don’t worry about anything.

If you feel that you are suffering from Worn down lower back disc degeneration Lakeside Chiropractic is here to help you! Our friendly and professional Chiropractors are located at Lakeside Chiropractic 3/45 Central Walk, Joondalup in Perth’s Northern suburbs for flexion distracting, blocking, activator and/or acupuncture as these techniques can help heaps too. With clientele from various surrounding areas, such as: Greenwood, Duncraig, Padbury, Sinagra, Pearsall, Hocking, Edgewater, Mindarie and Sorrento. Onsite Hicaps facilities are available for all major Health Insurance providers (HCF, NIB, AHM, HBF, HIF, HCI), Medibank Preferred practitioner and apart of the BUPA Members First network. If you would like further information or to book an appointment feel free to call one of our friendly team members on 9300 0095 or head to our website www.lakesidechiro.com.au.