Understanding Lumbar Disc Bulges and Back Pain (Lumbar Disc Herniation, Lumbar Disc Disease)

Are you having lower back pain. Maybe that pain travels into your leg. And you think you might have a lumbar disc herniation. Maybe you have seen your doctor and they say you have a slipped disc or degenerative disc disease. But do you really understand what is going on and how you got here?

I am regularly surprised at the number of patients who I see who have seen other doctors for their lower back pain and still have no clue why their lumbar disc is wearing out, why they have a lumbar disc herniation, or a disc bulge/rupture.

I think it is fundamental to healing (and staying healed) to first understand why a part of our body is getting injured or wearing out prematurely. Through this knowledge we can heal and stay healthy, not feeling like our health is just a roll of the dice.

In this video I cover the most common reason that lumbar discs fail. Why they herniate based on movement and biomechanics. And how you need to start thinking about bending and moving your spine in a healthy way to start to heal your lower back and discs, but also to reduce your chances of having lower back issues in the future. Knowledge and education is power. I hope this video helps you understand your lower back and lumbar discs better.

Attribution for images used in this video:
Lumbar vertebra animation: Anatomography [CC BY-SA 2.1 jp (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)]
Lateral and Superior view of an Intervertebral Disc: By OpenStax College - Anatomy & Physiology, Connexions Web site. http://cnx.org/content/col11496/1.6/, Jun 19, 2013., CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...

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About Dr. Brant Pedersen:
Dr. Pedersen is a sports chiropractor who founded Positive Motion Chiropractic in the San Francisco Bay Area (Los Gatos). He specializes in finding rapid and lasting solutions to muscle and joint pain issues. He received his first chiropractic adjustment when competing professionally as a windsurfer and it opened his eyes to how quickly the body can heal when given targeted conservative care. Dr. Pedersen graduated valedictorian of his class from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose, CA, maintains an adjunct faculty position at Palmer, gives back through humanitarian chiropractic care, and loves everyday in practice. He enjoys sharing his tips and tricks for how to stay active and pain-free and employs them daily as an extreme sports enthusiast.

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