5 Things to Avoid for Bulged Disc and Sciatica Nerve Pain

⚠️Sitting for long periods of time can aggravate bulged disc and sciatica nerve pain.

🚫Avoid stretching activities that promote forward rounding of the back, such as hamstring stretches and the child's pose in yoga.

💪Focus on strengthening the back and glutes instead of doing exercises that involve flexion, such as sit-ups and russian twists.

🏋️Avoid weight lifting exercises that increase compression on the spine, such as barbell squats and exercises that involve bending over and picking up loads.

💤Sleeping in poor posture, such as on your side with knees tucked up, can worsen bulged disc and sciatica pain.

What can sitting for long periods of time do to my bulged disc and sciatica nerve pain?

—Sitting for long periods of time can worsen your bulged disc and sciatica pain by putting pressure on the front of your vertebrae, causing your disc to bulge and aggravate the nerve structures in your lower back.

Are there any stretching activities I should avoid for my bulged disc and sciatica nerve pain?

—Yes, you should avoid stretching activities that promote forward rounding of the back, such as hamstring stretches and the child's pose in yoga, as they put pressure on the disc and nerve structures in your lower back.

Can I do core exercises to help with my bulged disc and sciatica pain?

—Yes, you can do core exercises, but focusing on strengthening your back and glutes is more effective than doing exercises that involve flexion, such as sit-ups and russian twists.

Are there any weight lifting exercises I should avoid for my bulged disc and sciatica nerve pain?

—Yes, you should avoid weight lifting exercises that increase compression on the spine, such as barbell squats and exercises that involve bending over and picking up loads, as they can worsen your pain.

How does sleeping in poor posture affect my bulged disc and sciatica nerve pain?

—Sleeping in poor posture, such as on your side with your knees tucked up, can increase pressure on the nerve in your back and worsen your bulged disc and sciatica pain.

00:00Introduction and overview of the five things to avoid for bulged disc and sciatica nerve pain.

02:52The first thing to avoid is sitting for long periods of time, which can worsen your pain.

06:24The second thing to avoid is certain stretching activities that promote forward rounding of the back.

08:20The third thing to avoid is the wrong core exercises, such as sit-ups and russian twists.

09:56The fourth thing to avoid is weight lifting exercises that increase compression on the spine.

08:23The fifth thing to avoid is sleeping in poor posture, such as on your side with your knees tucked up.