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Video Series: Exercises for Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Learn 4 Back Stretches and Exercises

Back Pain Exercise Video: Pelvic Tilt
Back Pain Exercise Video: Knee to Chest
Back Pain Exercise Video: Lower Trunk Rotation
Back Pain Exercise Video: All Fours Opposite Arm and Leg Extension

When you’re in pain because of lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, exercising is probably way down on the list of activities you want to do. But spine experts agree: doing stretches and exercises as part of a medical professional-directed program can help reduce back and neck pain and improve function, mobility, and flexibility.

To help you, SpineUniverse has put together exercise videos showing what exercises to do for lumbar degenerative disc disease.  We also have a video series for cervical degenerative disc disease.

Here are a few important things to keep in mind:

  • These videos are general guidelines. You should not do any of the stretches or exercises shown unless directed by your spine professional.
  • If you think of exercising as a 10 mile run followed by weight lifting, you may have to modify your exercise plan because of your pain. Your physician, physical therapist, or other spine professional will help you adjust your expectations within the context of your symptoms from degenerative disc disease.
  • Don’t push yourself too hard while doing the exercises; you don’t want to injure yourself more. If you experience any pain or other symptoms (weakness, tingling, numbness, etc.), please contact your spine professional immediately.
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