Stronger Spine, Less Pain: The Power of Exercise for Juneau Disc Herniation
If you have been told you have a lumbar disc herniation, you probably know the pain all too well—stiffness, sharp twinges, maybe even shooting pain down your leg, something called "sciatica". The upside is that recent research describes that exercise—done the right way—can be one of the most powerful additional tools to your overall treatment plan to reduce pain, restore movement, and assist you in feeling like yourself again.
NEW STUDIES ON EXERCISE’S BENEFIT
Two big studies published in 2025—one from Acta Neurologica Belgica by Arslan and Ülger, and another from Frontiers in Medicine by Du and colleagues—studied how working out helps people with lower back disc problems. (1,2) Their findings? Exercise works. And it works well.
The first study reported that specific types of movement—particularly core stabilization, gentle flexibility, and low-impact aerobic exercises—can ease pressure on the discs and lessend inflammation. This produces both pain relief and enhanced movement ability. The second study went even further. It evaluated multiple clinical trials and ended by stating that exercise is more valuable than rest or passive treatments in helping people recover from disc herniation. For our Juneau chiropractic patients, this aligns perfectly with our whole-body, movement-focused approach which incorporates Cox® Technic treatment which is centered on movement, too! When your spine is managed with chiropractic care and supported by the right kind of exercise, your body may well heal quicker and function better.
WHAT KIND OF EXERCISE IS BEST?
But not all exercise is created equal. These researchers emphasize that the key is an individualized program—one created for your specific needs and led by a healthcare professional. Push too hard or move the wrong way, and you might set yourself back. That’s why working with your Juneau chiropractor to build a safe, progressive plan is so important. The bottom line? If you’re dealing with a lumbar disc herniation, movement is help. Combined with Juneau chiropractic care, a focused exercise routine can speed up healing, reduce pain, and help you get back to doing what you love—non-surgically and non-pharmacologically.
Move! Heal.
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Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. Jason Charkalis on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the effectiveness of the chiropractic treatment plan in The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for back pain patients seeking to prevent spine surgery and feel better.
