The following suggestions may help patients avoid new or recurrent herniated discs:
Learning to manage stress, which is often held in the area around the spine.
Learning and practicing good posture and body mechanics when lifting objects and engaging in physical activity.
Strengthening the core muscles around the midsection. After surgery for a herniated disc, our patients have prescribed a course of physical therapy that will teach them how to do this with patient-specific exercises.
Maintaining a healthy weight to prevent excess physical stress on the back.