Muscles play an important role in maintaining stability and movement of the lower back.
Walking helps improve pain and increase flexibility for people with disc herniation.
Dr. Le Anh Khanh, Center for Trauma and Orthopedics, Tam Anh General Hospital System, said that patients with disc herniation need to exercise regularly to stimulate blood circulation more smoothly, shortening recovery time.
Increase blood flow: Walking dilates blood vessels, thereby increasing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to spinal muscles, maintaining the hydration of intervertebral discs.
Eliminating toxins: Muscles create physiological toxins during the contraction process.
Helps the lower back become more flexible by stretching the muscles and ligaments in the back, buttocks and legs.
Doctor Anh Khanh helps patients learn to walk again after spine surgery.
Doctor Anh Khanh recommends that although walking is good for people with disc herniation, this form of exercise also comes with certain risks.
Reasonable intensity of exercise: When starting out, you should walk for a short period of time, 5 – 10 minutes a day, then gradually increase.
Correct posture: Walking with correct posture helps maintain the natural curvature of the spine.
If you are not sure whether you should walk or not, consult your doctor to make the most appropriate decision.