Stronger Spine, Less Pain: The Power of Exercise for Carrolltown Disc Herniation
Got a lumbar disc herniation diagnosis? You’re not alone. You probably feel 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—handled the smart way—makes for an excellent extra resource to your general treatment plan to reduce pain, bring back movement, and assist you in feeling like yourself again.
NEW STUDIES ON EXERCISE’S BENEFIT
Two major 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? Not surprising. Exercise works well..
The first study reported that specific forms of movement—especially core stabilization, gentle flexibility, and low-impact aerobic exercises—can alleviate pressure on the discs and lower inflammation. This produces both pain relief and enhanced movement ability. The follow-up research expanded on these findings. It analyzed multiple clinical trials and concluded that exercise is more effective than rest or passive treatments in helping people recover from disc herniation. For our Carrolltown chiropractic patients, this aligns perfectly with our whole-body, movement-focused approach which incorporates Cox® Technic treatment which is all about motion, too! When your spine is managed with chiropractic care and maintained by the right kind of exercise, your body can heal faster and function better.
WHAT KIND OF EXERCISE IS BEST?
But not all exercise is created equal. These researchers stress that the key is a personalized program—one designed for your specific needs and directed by a healthcare professional. Push too hard or move the wrong way, and you might set yourself back. That’s why working with your Carrolltown 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 Carrolltown 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 details 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.
