Stretching exercises for the neck, back, and hamstrings can be highly beneficial for individuals with disc herniation. These exercises can help reduce pain caused by disc herniation, improve spine flexibility, speed up recovery, and prevent disease recurrence. While any disc in the spine can herniate, the neck and lower back are the most common areas affected.
To relieve pain caused by a slipped disc in the neck, neck exercises like pulling the chin toward the chest and leaning the head to the sides can be highly beneficial. Pinched nerves in the neck can cause pain in the neck and shoulder muscles, radiating down to the arms. By stretching these muscles, individuals with cervical disc herniation can effectively reduce pain from this condition.
For individuals with herniated discs in the lower spine, stretching exercises like those that target the hamstrings can be highly effective. Sitting on a chair or lying down and stretching these muscles can help reduce stress on the lower back and legs. Additionally, exercises that stretch back muscles and deep buttock muscles like piriformis muscle can help reduce muscle tension and pressure on
