Given time and the right conditions, a ruptured disc can heal itself. Ongoing maintenance can reduce the risk of disc problems in the future. Be guided by your doctor or health professional, but general suggestions include:
- Try not to sit still for long periods of time.
- Avoid lifting heavy objects.
- Remember that movements such as bending and twisting (especially at the same time) can increase pressure on your damaged disc.
- Work on increasing your abdominal strength. Strong stomach muscles help to support the back. People who work hard on their abdominal muscles probably have much less recurrence of back pain over the long term, but only if they keep doing the exercises.
- Pay attention to posture while sitting, standing and walking.
- Flexibility exercises, performed regularly, can improve mobility and help reduce muscle tension and back pain.
- Include a gentle program of back-strengthening exercises.
- Yoga is recommended by some practitioners as an excellent form of strengthening and stretching for people with back problems.
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