Avoid these THREE things with degenerative disc disease

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Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can negatively impact your life without the right action steps forward. There are ways to relieve back pain so you can get out there and adventure! As a physical therapist there are 3 common things you should avoid when it comes to treating degenerative disc disease. These include: avoiding a quick surgery decision, avoiding inactivity, and avoiding relying on passive treatments. In this episode you’ll learn how to avoid each of these things to find back pain relief.
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@thehideout1 4 дня назад

Tai chi has helped me immensely. 14 years post injury and two back surgeries. I have left drop foot. Radiculopathy is the bane of my existence.

@arthritisadventure 4 дня назад

Glad you've found something with so much benefit. Tai Chi.

@laural1165 Год назад

1. Avoid a quick decision for surgery - always try conservative management - many options mentioned 2. Avoid inactivity - get into a regular movement routine - increase variety of movements 3. Avoid relying on a back brace, pain creams, massage (these are considered passive measures) Watch the video… it’s very through. This is just my summary :)

@avicecharlesinglis8422 2 месяца назад

Lol kk

@JJ-qz5gv 2 месяца назад

Excruciating delivery. Thanks for your notes.

@marktarascio4766 17 дней назад

The only way to make a move towards surgery is a back surgeons screening and x rays not a physical therapist's opinion .

@AJohnson0325 Месяц назад

I just started swimming laps the last few days and that’s the best I’ve felt in a while. It could be a coincidence but I’m going to keep doing it.

@thehideout1 4 дня назад

Swimming laps has been the very best for me for exercise. If I lay off, pain comes back. It also seems to calm my anxiety. Started water aerobics, did too much at first, should have started a bit slower. Doing fine now.

@7777srd 15 дней назад

20+ years in healthcare w/ extensive neuro/orthopedic patient care. This is solid, solid advice. Go conservative, surgery is always an option.

@almathees3839 Месяц назад

Great advice! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Everyone has to try different methods! No one size fits all! I walk everyday thru pain. Walking backwards works different muscles. Swimming is great movement. There’s chair exercises. Keep moving!🫶🏻

@arthritisadventure Месяц назад

Glad you liked the video! We have a few water videos coming up. So stay on the lookout!

@Kharn-bk6en Месяц назад

38 with DDD I work construction for a living and still workout 4 days a week some days are better then others

@a.b.s. 13 дней назад

You are one of true heroes ❤

@christine9467 Год назад

Right on! This is so true. Movement movement movement!!! A physical therapist can give you all the right exercises.

@Aloglow Год назад

Thank you Alyssa for this video. Best video I have seen! I agree with everything! Did conservative measures for a year then had surgery for herniated disc and now swimming is what keeps me active and I have learned to listen to my body and don’t let pain control my life. Unfortunately my tolerance sitting and standing is limited, affecting my profession and social life. But do celebrate the little steps and avoid flare ups. Do you have videos on foods you recommend? So glad I found your video! :)

@celestialwonders 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for your advice. I was injured by assault when i was 21 and was very fortunate to have found a healing Chiropractor . Ive gone down severly at 48, again fortunate to find an orthopedic surgeon that helped me by ordering pt. Now it has returned at 67 and just working on healing. Chronic as it is i sooo agree with you about surgery. Last option for sure. ❤

@AJohnson0325 2 месяца назад

many people who get a fusion regret it.

@curvedare007 6 месяцев назад

I have suffered with lumbar facet joint issues for over a year, trying various exercises and workouts. I can say, without question, this workout is exceptionally effective for me personally. Thank you so much for making a fantastic video that is so well thought out and easy to exercise along with.

@arthritisadventure 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing! And I'm so glad you liked the video!

@leslieescobedo2325 8 месяцев назад

Alyssa, I will make these changes for my health, for my children for the years ahead of me. I will be positive and will thrive ❤

@veenanarwani761 3 месяца назад

I had a flare up of sciatica 6 months ago. I cut out sugar jaggery sweets processed food, confectionary bakery items potatoes fried things . Started eating a lot of vegetables and home made vegetable soups. I dropped 10 kg weight (from 67 kg. to 57 kg) within 4-5 months. Took rest when I was in pain( about 4 weeks). No medication. I have radical improvement. I have been wairy of not bending forward. I do a lot of house chores. Eat minimum seed oil in food . Minimize salt intake.

@kto-totam2876 Год назад

Thank you for giving ppl a hope! Could you please create playlist with videos about degenerative disc disease?

@arthritisadventure Год назад

Check the low back arthritis playlist!

@digitalsuck7138 9 месяцев назад

Diagnosed at 15 and now I'm 35 still have good movement, less pain than when I was in my 20s. Lots of toe touches and hip stretches.

@Grace__22 4 месяца назад

What are the other exercises you do daily?

@Hyperborean_2 3 месяца назад

Salt water helps a lot. I'm an athlete with L4-L5 and L5-S1 DD and best remedy for me is sea bath or pool. God bless

@Grace__22 3 месяца назад

@@Hyperborean_2 do you take any supplements or special diet?

@JJbro-rt5zu 3 месяца назад

That's pretty good. The conditions didn't worsen? Wow

@Hyperborean_2 Месяц назад

@@Grace__22 I do.. some collagen powder and creatine when going for recovery training sessions. Plus, most importantly, clean diet and no smoking!! I even stopped coffee cuz it fs up the nerves

@kellymorrison8156 2 месяца назад

Thanks so much for sharing. I agree with your 3 "don'ts". I have both hips replaced late 2018 and fell into a bit of a funk, forgetting how strong I was by working out to prep for the surgery. Watching this reminded me how powerful movement and patience really helped!

@arthritisadventure 2 месяца назад

You're welcome!

@DeLaineTriplitt Год назад

OMG! I felt you were speaking directly to me. You hit all the points I needed to hear. Thank you so so so much!

@arthritisadventure Год назад

You are so welcome!!

@christinewilliamson4325 16 дней назад

You're 100% spot on! Rejoice in any gain & remember, comparison is the theif of joy. So much of the journey is mental. Fear of movement can sabatoge recovery. It's taken 1.5 years, lots of dedication to my PT home workouts and occasional meds, but I have resumed advanced level hiking and trail biking. Need to work on regaining confidence doing more flexibility conditioning, and stretching. The spector of reinjury still haunts me on occasion. The WORST thing a doc told me was "No bending, twisting, reaching" without qualifying it for the acute phase of a herniation. Love your tank. Where can I get one? 😂

@prissyalex3723 Год назад

Excellent explanation. Wow thank you. ❤

@arthritisadventure Год назад

you're so welcome!

@christine9467 Год назад

Sleep is a real booger w this problem though. I’ve tried everything (pillows between legs, rolled towel, etc). Nothing helps much. I wake up w severe pain each morning.

@kathyyoung1774 Год назад

I am 78 and had same problem, so stiff and in pain that I had to use a bed rail to get out of bed and stagger to the hot shower and take Tylenol. Doctor prescribed mild muscle relaxant Tizanidine, which has been a huge help. Then I go to 4 exercise classes a week and work out every day with 5 and 8 lb weights (I also have 2 complete shoulder replacements.). Maybe a muscle relaxant can give you enough pain relief to be able to exercise.

@giorgia602 Год назад

Have same problem. 2 herniated discs L5 S1 . Can't find day without pain.

@Loocloo333 11 месяцев назад

Have you tried sleeping on your back with a pillow on either side of you so you don’t roll over in the middle of the night? I read sleeping on your back is good for scoliosis because it keeps the spine neutral. That’s how I sleep now with my scoliosis and i have a better sleep now.

@Stay-grounded-stay-safe 11 месяцев назад

Have you tried Walmart night time sleep aids? That's how I have been able to sleep just fine.

@ritastutler1470 8 месяцев назад

Are you like me..when I get up I have so much pain and usually in a long spasm. I have herniated discs, a torn disc, severe stenosis, facet joint disease and of course degenerative disease. After I am up for a while I feel somewhat better. I had fusion which made my above and below disc bad. I try to think a lot of people have it worse . Prayers ❤❤❤❤

@kaelidieckert425 11 дней назад

I just received this dx today and I am in tears watching your video because it was just what I needed to hear to give me hope, resources, and empowerment. Thank you so much

@arthritisadventure 10 дней назад

You are so welcome and that's what I am here for. You got this!

@kumarsabaratnam4787 6 месяцев назад

Thanks Alyssa for the very helpful info. 👍

@arthritisadventure 6 месяцев назад

You're so welcome!

@CMoore8539 Год назад

Awesome Video! Thank you so much!

@janechambers9980 4 месяца назад

I don't know my diagnosis; all I know is that I am getting better and better every day and you are very much responsible for that--your explanations, your pep talks, and your exercises. Thank you.

@arthritisadventure 4 месяца назад

That is so great to hear! Keep it up.

@elizabethpacheco5557 3 месяца назад

Yes super true!!! I agree

@nemonemo6285 Год назад

Absolutely Perfect. Thank you

@arthritisadventure Год назад

You're very welcome!

@DIYDreamWeddingsUK 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much for this.. I had forgotten the advice I have often given to others, which I really did believe before...to focus on what I can do and not on what I can't and on goals I have made.

@arthritisadventure 3 месяца назад

You're so welcome! You can do more than you think when you really think about what you can do!

@DIYDreamWeddingsUK 3 месяца назад

@@arthritisadventure This is so helpful, thanks again. I will be trying one of your exercise videos soon

@sammy2840 9 месяцев назад

Had Lidocane injected last week to test for Ablation! It was a miracle! Felt 40 years younger! Going in for another test that will last 3 hours! Fingers crossed!

@keenanmurray7652 3 месяца назад

How did your ablation go? My doctor is recommending that for me.

@sbkir 2 месяца назад

I will be doing this soon. I have congenital birth defects with 2 misshapen vertebrae all in the lumbar region, and I have been having so much pain the last 2 years. I need to call this week to get it scheduled.

@UserUser14880 2 месяца назад

How do that go?

@mxmark2003 Год назад

Came across your videos today I have advanced DDD you gave me hope really wish I was in the same town as you love how you are so positive ❤

@arthritisadventure Год назад

I’m happy it gave you hope. That’s the goal ❤️

@m0bob 2 месяца назад

Excellent video, thanks for making it. I had four years remission and suddenly the pain started again. I need to work on it!

@arthritisadventure 2 месяца назад

Glad you like the video!

@lizvdwesthuizen6399 10 месяцев назад

Best video! Thanks Alyssa! 👌

@arthritisadventure 10 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!!

@user-cj9ri2do4u 4 месяца назад

I am excited to have found you. I have degenerate discs and bulging disks. I will get into your program but I am curious if I can do kettlebell training? Thanks for being a great resource leader.

@alloverdaplace2043 Год назад

I'm very active person I run alot and train in boxing but I'm dealing with ddd for the past few years smh it's so annoying 😭it was getting good after some PT. Then I started sparring hard again and there is alot of twisting in the back and core when it comes to sparring and that triggered it and now I'm back to square one at home pt. Thank u for this video 🙏

@michaels999 Год назад

@@MacchiatoSwirlGirl same story

@forestrunner8922 5 месяцев назад

I HEARD that PRP helps?

@arinoz2307 Год назад

Thakn you.

@susanrennison7211 16 дней назад

Thanks Alyssa - you are genuinely very realistic & envouraging

@arthritisadventure 15 дней назад

Thank you so much!

@ranjiniraipet3410 7 дней назад

Thank you Alyssa it's great to hear you .God bless you 🙏🏻

@arthritisadventure 6 дней назад

You are so welcome!

@Barbara-jq2se 3 месяца назад

I’ve been x-rayed quite a few yrs ago & told I’ve definitely got arthritis at the base of my skull & down my spine to my buttocks. Plus I’ve got spinal degeneration that’s appeared on my x-rays. I absolutely don’t want this 1 iota! Plus I don’t want any surgery either, I literally don’t have any trust in the health care system at all anymore! Too many lies & they really DON’T CARE! That’s something I’ve strongly learned/sensed. I’m listening to what you’re saying in this video as I’m typing this out.

@areguapiri Месяц назад

Agreed. I will never trust the medical industry agar. And no neck surgery!

@jeanbowers1706 14 дней назад

You give such terrific advice. I truly find your videos so very helpful Thank you

@arthritisadventure 14 дней назад

You are so welcome!

@kimberlykilbride2644 4 месяца назад

I just went through my first, severe flare up, it lasted a few months. I wished the doctors and physical therapists had spoken to me about it in this way. I always felt like they were holding back information from me and I thought I was going crazy. Now I wished I'd seen this video back then, so if you're going through it now, I'm here to say it does get better and this RU-vidr/physical therapist is so right.

@arthritisadventure 4 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing! Glad you're here.

@AJohnson0325 2 месяца назад

Doctors are so busy and see so many patients you might get 5-10 minutes tops. I saw medical assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, xray tech, but maybe 10 minutes with the doctor. He’s a good surgeon but they have very little time to actually talk with patients.

@catherineostrom7575 2 месяца назад

@@AJohnson0325 That's if you can even get to see someone with an MD behind their name.

@eibreh3 5 месяцев назад

I like her approach and information she shared !!!!

@arthritisadventure 5 месяцев назад

Thank you! Appreciate the support.

@edufella6262 5 месяцев назад

Please assist with movement for someone who finds it too painful to stand, walk or sit. The pain only goes away when lying on my back.

@MrHVACguy71 Месяц назад

I hear this, I've gone from being able to run 5 miles, hike 10 miles, bike 20 miles, and attend yoga 3 days a week to barely being able to get out of bed to get to the bathroom over the last five years

@rodpettet2819 Месяц назад

@@MrHVACguy71 Me too. Resting flat has helped a lot, but of course I've become weaker. Mentally I have made some progress. I've been taking 5000IU of vitamin D3. It seems to help.

@MrHVACguy71 Месяц назад

@@rodpettet2819 for sure vit D3 along with magnesium before bed and that has helped keep me from having any cold or flu detox events over the last five years

@robertfay590 22 дня назад

Try taking Turmeric, which will HELP the “inflammatory conditions,” around nerves and muscles…a strong correlation.😊

@pearlkally8325 Год назад

Love your videos I have a favor to ask. Would you do a video about coccyx pain. I have injured my self with exercise bike so resulted to coccyx and ligaments injuries. My pelvis and coccyx area so much pain everyday. Thank you so much. Kally from Canada

@terihoward2330 23 дня назад

I had a laminectomy over 15 years ago. PT and other therapies did not work to keep my body improving. I saw myself loose mobility and unable to ride a horse comfortably...sometimes walk comfortably. After practicing Qigong spinal movements consistently for the past 3 years, I have been able to reclaim lost mobility and improve walking. But sadly, my Qigong has not improved my lateral leg movements...my thighs are so tight. I found Alyssa a few weeks ago and her hip and DDD videos have been wonderful. I think I see an opportunity to move forward in my healing journey.

@arthritisadventure 22 дня назад

Thank you so much for sharing!

@janetmahaffey4845 3 месяца назад

💙 your pep talks...affirming.

@arthritisadventure 3 месяца назад

You got this! Have a great weekend.

@esterkahingunga5813 10 месяцев назад

Very informative thanks

@arthritisadventure 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@mrsh4505 3 месяца назад

I've recently been diagnosed with DDD, part of which involves mild scoliosis. I feel like I've literally looked at hundreds of exercise videos to help with this condition, to the point of utter frustration. While one video describes a great exercise for DDD, the next will say to NOT do that exercise. Hard to know what to believe! I've been undergoing chiropractic treatment for a couple of months (wanted to start with the most conservative treatment), which has helped a lot, but I'm trying to add in gentle exercises that I can incorporate into my routine, especially those I can easily do at the office. i.e., those that don't require getting on the floor. I'm also using supplements that my chiropractor has recommended, and I make sure to drink plenty of water. I'm doing everything - everything - I can to avoid surgery!! I am so relieved to find your page since your exercises include so many that I can do while at work, and they are also gentle. I love the stretching ones - they really do help. This specific video is so helpful and gives me hope. I'm also trying to stay focused on how far I've come in just a couple of months and to remind myself that DDD is not a death sentence. I must keep moving and trying! I'm going to go through your videos and come up with a plan that I can easily do every day. Thank you for your site!🥰

@Grace__22 Месяц назад

What supplements do you take? Same. In RU-vid, one will suggest an exercise and another will say it's bad for DD. I feel the same. No matter what, pain is there If any exercise is working for you, let me know

@mrsh4505 Месяц назад

@@Grace__22 My chiro suggested I get my Vitamin D levels checked - sure enough, they were very low, so I'm now taking Vitamin D3 w/K2. I also take omega 3s, vitamin B complex, probiotics, magnesium, NutraDisc, CoQ10 and Turmeric.

@bestiefswlady5251 2 месяца назад

Agreed with less sitting; mixed feeling about less laying down though. Maybe because the things that feel better for mid and lower back tend to cause more irritation, and pain with cervical stenosis.

@carolynspencer4963 Год назад

I wish I had heard this video several years ago. When my Orthopedic Dr told me I had DDD, he sent me to PT, but basically blew me off and didn’t really explain anything. Of course, I should have asked more questions, but since I never had health issues I didn’t know what to ask. PT helped, but was still in pain 4 years later, couldn’t understand why.

@arthritisadventure Год назад

I hope these tips can help to give some clarity!

@veganperson 14 дней назад

My Dr did the same, PT and then just sent me away.

@stephanygates6491 8 месяцев назад

I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease in 1987. In 1990 I did get a herniated disc, it ended my career as a bus driver. I just retired from providing home care and apparently herniated the same disc on the other side. A week later, I'm healing much faster than the first time. I'm altogether healthier, stronger and in less pain than I was 35 years ago. Different this time is that being on my feet is maximally painful, followed by lying down. Kneeling and flat on my back with my calves on a chair is the only relief. Looking forward to movement!

@debbiechaille6535 19 дней назад

THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION. AND ENCOURAGEMENT

@arthritisadventure 19 дней назад

You are so welcome!

@dianetanski464 9 месяцев назад

What are some foods to avoid? What are the best foods to eat? I do pool exercises which do help. I just got my diagnosis a few weeks ago that I have DDD and scoliosis. I will try some of the exercises you recommend as well. Thanks for the info. I just turned 70 and this was my present. Haha. For sleeping I use either one of those bed bolsters that help you sit up in bed. I also just bought a body pillow. Trying that tonight.

@DJarry394 Месяц назад

No 1: hell yes NO surgery unless you have critical issues. 2. Conservative management: YES. Movement YES. 3. Don’t completely rely on. Passive approaches. I am meded up to nearly the max. Gabapentin cut down on the neuropathic type of pain. Massage is nice, but I agree, it doesn’t work exclusively. I have chronic pain, but I haven’t needed a walker, but it’s frustrating to try to walk without pain. I think I had been repeatedly misdiagnosed with other conditions, because injections were supp[osed to work, and they didn’t. I want to be able to walk without that bad cramping on my side upper thighs, near the hips. This started more than a decade ago and has nearly halted my being able to walk even four blocks, when I used to walk for 2-4 miles at a time. I suppose I overdid that. I loved to take long walks and pretty much know I’ll never be able to walk those distances again

@kathysaxton4314 Месяц назад

Thank you! Question:how do you feel about using a rollator for walking?

@catherineostrom7575 2 месяца назад

Good video. I will look up those exercises. In addition degenerative disk disease, I also have moderate scoliosis, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

@arthritisadventure 2 месяца назад

Glad you liked the video!

@sirenorebello817 Месяц назад

Thank you Ma'am , speak so well 👏 💖

@arthritisadventure Месяц назад

Thank you!

@Hannahkeir 11 месяцев назад

I've been doing my own conservative management for 20 years to manage DDD. Diet and supplements have been the biggest help. I'm also pretty active as a single mom. But now I'm getting nerve damage. My Dr said surgery may help to stop further nerve damage. I'm strongly thinking about it.

@ritastutler1470 8 месяцев назад

Could you tell me what supplements you take. I have so much back problems.

@bendossantos783 7 месяцев назад

@@ritastutler1470 I have heard that collagen, glucosamine sulfate and grass fed bone broth may help. Look these up.

@AJohnson0325 2 месяца назад

Here is a study that talks about supplements. It wasn’t a very good study because it was only one patient. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC165439/

@kevinb7126 9 месяцев назад

I’ve suffered from back pain for 27 years had an L5 herniated disc had surgery 1995 never helped . What I’ve learned is the worst thing is to not move , walk , jog , Work out it doesn’t cure it but it helps manage it .

@melsolomon8256 2 месяца назад

I have been using a hydro message followed by exercise for the last 6 weeks and my family has noticed a difference in my ability to do other activities. I am no longer wearing the constant pain on my face.

@arthritisadventure 2 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!

@user-kx2zj5fh2r 4 месяца назад

I suffered with this for 5 years. Fear of movement and lack of movement was keeping me in pain.

@gibby35412 Месяц назад

How are you feeling now?

@steveMN777 15 дней назад

Decompression table did wonders for my lower. Back when nothing else worked. Check it out, it really works! Many chiropractors now have them.

@Deejack27 22 часа назад

Yup

@ramum9599 Год назад

Alyssa Ur video gives Confidence !!! i m 82 good health,, started one morn while woke up,,sudden both lowback pain,,even had a walk prev eve ,, Mri shows L4,5 canal 2.4 mm etc Dr muted surgery ,, now past 4 months i m under MD ortho cum spine therapist with 3 exercises ,, Now left back only more pain tingling etc ,,,Can i cure sans surgery ??!!

@arthritisadventure Год назад

conservative measures can be worth a try before considering surgery if I am understanding your question correctly

@yolandaalamilla833 Год назад

Thanks Alyssa for such an important information. I must find the will and strength to get rid of the pain and it will happen with some effort. You inspire me a lot to keep moving. I have done two nights of exercise and I am feeling a little bit better thanks to you.

@ruthj.4845 Месяц назад

Thank you! 👍

@arthritisadventure Месяц назад

Welcome!

@loopymcgeee3939 9 месяцев назад

It hit home when you said "Planning your day around pain" sigh.

@arthritisadventure 9 месяцев назад

❤️❤️❤️

@waseem8637 10 дней назад

thanks a lot for such an informative video. I have scralization of L5S1 since last 30 years or so. i am now 53 and doing just walk for almost 10 to 12 km daily. Can you recommend some exercise for stretching of back muscles etc ? thx

@dreamervanroom 22 дня назад

Using the word REGRESSION for making an exercise easier as a useful step - this would help people understand the resources available. The different easier exercise is called a regression. When you get good at one exercise (level of that exercise) and you change it, or have a new exercise, to make it more difficult, this is called a progression. ATB (all the best)

@cherlgolja5402 18 дней назад

Your brilliant sweetie ! ❤

@arthritisadventure 18 дней назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@PouchMaster 9 месяцев назад

Brutal, unimaginable agony for over 5 years now. My neurosurgeon refuses to operate on me though. I get regular radial nerve ablations 3 times a year that spike the agony afterwards and leave me shaking in fear on the chair. It's insulting when I hear people say just change your posture, or "build yourself up". What doesn't hurt me one day can the next, there is no building up anything. This was the end of my career and my life of working out in general. Whenever I try to be a part of something, I always have a flare up that puts me in a chair for weeks. The most insidious thing about it is that when I do something wrong like lift something too heavy, it can take several hours for the pain to kick in as it swells up like a balloon. So I don't even realize when I'm causing this agony on myself.

@carolinejohn4537 9 месяцев назад

Oh Lord, my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine the pain and despair you are experiencing. I truly hope Alyssa can put you on the path to steady improvement. Bless you, good luck with starting a better quality of life ❤

@carolinejohn4537 8 месяцев назад

Also, can you not change neurosurgeons to one that WILL operate. It is inhuman to leave you in such agony and not provide either effective painkillers or surgery. Can you not INSIST that more is done for you than live in this hopeless cycle of pain! I wish you the very best my friend.

@PouchMaster 8 месяцев назад

@@carolinejohn4537 Oh hi! Thanks so much for that! My ablation is providing some relief now after the 6 week mark. Until the next flare up I guess. There is a more invasive procedure than the radial nerve ablation where they actually burn out the nerve with a chemical. But that is not practiced at all in Canada. That's what I would like done much more than a fusion. I'm actually pretty scared of a fusion and not sure it would work at all. Nevertheless, the doctor won't go any further than the nerve ablation. I've been trying some of Alyssa's movements, which are very different from the last disastrous physiotherapist I had, and they aren't hurting me as much as they should be.

@EbonyEquestrian 8 месяцев назад

I would find another surgeon if I were you! I’ve had one tell me they would never operate on me, but another would- at the end of the day you’re the one suffering

@ritastutler1470 8 месяцев назад

@@PouchMasterI had fusion and it did not help with pain after a few months and it made my above and below bad.

@ramum9599 Год назад

i m 82 normal health..one morn whlile woke up pain started lower back ,, L4 ,L 5 2.4 mm canal even prev eve had a nice walk ,,can i cure,,my Dr given me 3 exercises , now 4 months ??

@avicecharlesinglis8422 2 месяца назад

Omgooosh, thanks!

@arthritisadventure 2 месяца назад

Welcome!

@a.b.s. 13 дней назад

Thank you ❤

@arthritisadventure 12 дней назад

Welcome!

@rodpettet2819 9 месяцев назад

The remaining mobile is a bit difficult with numb legs and feet!

@encinosarah Год назад

Thank you for all your videos. What about bird dogs and dead bugs? Are they good for DDD? Thanks.

@arthritisadventure Год назад

Yes! Those can be good ones too

@encinosarah Год назад

@@arthritisadventure Thank you!

@carolinejohn4537 9 месяцев назад

Bird dogs, dead bugs???

@encinosarah 9 месяцев назад

@@carolinejohn4537 They are the names of core strengthening exercises that have really been helping me.

@janemorton7179 7 месяцев назад

That is what I do but it doesn't help me.

@bahaaalrawi42 8 месяцев назад

My mri shows mild non significant disc disease, musle spasm. I've been suffering lower back pain for 9 years straight. Nothing works with this nasty pain. Anything can be done please? I'm 34 old

@radawson1018 27 дней назад

Hi Alyssa! I know there of people who not only have a DDD diagnosis, but also have the diagnosis of LSS (lumbar spine stenosis). They are terrified of potentially being unable to walk - and often they are not given the true picture by medical professionals. Can you help with any teaching about LSS? TY!!

@SD-co9xe 6 месяцев назад

I have no pain in my back but my legs started going numb and i also have tingling in fingers.

@edithcritchlow6014 Год назад

I appreciate this video, I'm seeing thus in my return from Physical Therapy, it hurt tiday, but the movement helps in some ways. U intend to hang in there. Sitting long can cause psin, when coming back home.

@kodjoblacka 7 месяцев назад

I just got diagnosed with this, I'm hurting 24/7.

@AGFChurch2005 3 месяца назад

How would these perspectives apply to cervical spinal stenosis ?

@bestiefswlady5251 2 месяца назад

Yeah, I agree - it’s complicated when you’re mixing the two different conditions! Especially when the cervical stenosis is the one causing the most symptoms, but the disc degeneration covers a broader area. Best wishes to you - this is complicated! Is your stenosis foraminal or central canal?

@CandyDadecao 3 месяца назад

What can i do im suffering for degenerative osteopytosis lumbar instability need your advice

@decyattysyachpchyol 18 дней назад

All solid advice, but I was hoping for more specific exercises to do or not do. I do 2 hours lifting and 4 hours light to moderate cardio in a week, and 30-60 minutes stretching and strengthening exercises each morning, and am a healthy weight. Never sat still if I could help it. Used to run a lot but can't for last year. Every day on elliptical, I eye the treadmill with longing. But I don't want to set myself back.

@arthritisadventure 18 дней назад

I have my membership, Adventurers for Life, for people looking for more specific exercises. You can learn more here. www.keeptheadventurealive.com/start

@sumitrayadav2904 5 месяцев назад

Hi Alyssa 👋 I'm safring knee pain and bow leg 🦵 😢. I want exercise for bow leg. please help me.

@garyraines9839 Месяц назад

L5 L4 S1 ruptured right leg radiculopathy left leg radicuopathy, StenosisDDD Military related injury continued on construction ironworker for almost 20 years skill trades at Ford Motor Company for the past and never take a day off pain meds for awhile now I get epidural injections. I tried the ablation for the most part 56 years old great shape learn how to eat properly out bodybuilding show throughout the years. My last one was 48 years old now I’m 56. My train is a little different but I stay in shape that is keyepidural shot you have to keep your mind strong waking up in the morning sucks I don’t get great sleep but don’t let it beat you

@melbasalcido4708 Год назад

I am 72 and was just diagnosed with moderate spondylosis. What is the difference between DDD and this diagnosis?

@palomahealing5073 Год назад

For some time I haven't been able to stand for letting NG periods and also Walk for like more than 5 minutes? Then I had a minor Parking Lot accident, and then that's how I discovered I had it in my Lumbar and Cervical Spine! 😕

@Stay-grounded-stay-safe 9 месяцев назад

I was in extreme pain. I got an inversion table, that did an amazing job, then went to a chiropractor helped more, he also suggested some stretching exercises to do. Don't sit still alot or Rigamortis will start setting in. I do still have back pain when standing without moving much after 5 minutes.

@sugardrop62 6 месяцев назад

Is this including degenerative disc disease in neck to.

@angelabaker6504 Год назад

I can cope with the pain its when i have back spasms that stops me dead dont know what to do when this happens .

@kathyyoung1774 Год назад

My doctor prescribed mild muscle relaxant, Tizanidine. After 20 years In increasing severe pain, I’m nearly pain free now! I also take 4 exercise classes a week and work out with 5 lb weights every day. I’m 78. Best withes.

@ritastutler1470 8 месяцев назад

I agree Angela..the muscle spasms completely take over..can not do morning activities anymore.

@efraincazares1655 10 месяцев назад

My degenerative disease has gotten to my neck. I’ve already had spinal fusion at L4-5, now my L5-S1 is acting up and my C2-7 have bulging disks…sucks…Looks like I’m a candidate for neck surgery next

@Spacecat683 9 месяцев назад

How did that happen? Were you conservative after the fusion surgery?

@ritastutler1470 8 месяцев назад

Did fusion make you above and below worse?

@laurentserna5414 Год назад

All i know is that if you dont sleep it feel like torture. If you do sleep well then you will have a normal life

@arthritisadventure Год назад

Yes sleep can truly make a difference is so many things

@nickylee1408 12 дней назад

Ive had lower back pain for years,since last year(2023) my back has shifted,im leaning to right,wating for mri scan,it gets better then my back will shift again,its getting worse.

@arthritisadventure 11 дней назад

Thanks for sharing. There are many helpful videos on this channel to help with building your strength back up.

@egutierrez3490 4 дня назад

I was just diagnosed with lower lumbar facet arthropathy and moderate disc height loss at l5-s1, have my first chiropractor appointment in july , I'm nervous and scared hoping i can get this fixed 😊🙏

@arthritisadventure 4 дня назад

Best of luck on your path!

@egutierrez3490 4 дня назад

Thank you Alyssa!

@margielaughlin6056 2 месяца назад

can you recommend a playlist for 5x/wk exercise with DDD? Strength, flexibility

@arthritisadventure 2 месяца назад

My arthritis workout membership, Adventurers for Life, helps with this exact question. It provides follow along, progressive workouts with tests to pass along the way to make sure you are progressing at the right pace. You can learn more about it here: keeptheadventurealive.com/start

@jasonreed4038 2 месяца назад

Can you still play sports like rugby with DDD or is it not advisable

@Annette-ub9nj 19 дней назад

I have osteoporosis as well , is the advice the same ?

@naveenjain877 Месяц назад

Dear Doctor I have Disc Dehydration changes on C3 C4 and C5 C6 in my Cervical spinal Mri. I am having numbness, tingling, weakness, tinnitus. Kindly advice me what to be done.. Plz help me doctor.. I am from India. 🙏.. I have neck pain & pain on shoulder to hand when I ride scooter..

@reneehope3345 2 месяца назад

I have severe bilateral neural foraminal stenosis L5-S1 Severe bilateral neural foraminal stenosis L4-L5 Moderate left neural foraminal stenosis L3-L4 And cervical ddd I need help please!!