Stronger Spine, Less Pain: The Power of Exercise for Augusta Disc Herniation
If you have been told you have a lumbar disc herniation, you probably feel the pain all too well—stiffness, sharp twinges, maybe even shooting pain down your leg, something called "sciatica". The bright side is that newer research shows that exercise—handled correctly—works as a really strong backup option to your general treatment plan to reduce pain, bring back movement, and help you feel 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—looked into exercise benefits for lower back disc injuries. (1,2) What did they find?? Exercise works. And it works well.
The first study reported that specific forms of movement—especially core stabilization, gentle flexibility, and low-impact aerobic exercises—can reduce pressure on the discs and lessend inflammation. This produces both pain relief and enhanced movement ability. The follow-up research expanded on these findings. It evaluated multiple clinical trials and concluded that exercise is more valuable than rest or passive treatments in helping people recover from disc herniation. For our Augusta 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 quicker and function better.
WHAT KIND OF EXERCISE IS BEST?
Not every form of exercise is equally effective. These researchers emphasize that the key is a personalized program—one made for your specific needs and guided by a healthcare professional. Push too hard or move the wrong way, and you might set yourself back. That's where your Augusta chiropractor comes in—helping you build something that works without causing harm. The bottom line? If you’re dealing with a lumbar disc herniation, motion is healing. Combined with Augusta 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.
Let your body move—and heal—smarter.
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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 effective chiropractic treatment plan in The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for back pain patients seeking to prevent spine surgery and feel better.
