Stronger Spine, Less Pain: The Power of Exercise for Fort Wayne Disc Herniation
If you’ve been told you have a lumbar disc herniation, you probably know the pain all too well—stiffness, sharp twinges, maybe even shooting pain down your leg, something called "sciatica". The bright side is that recent research describes that exercise—handled correctly—makes for an excellent extra resource to your overall treatment plan to reduce pain, restore 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 found that certain types of movement—particularly core stabilization, gentle flexibility, and low-impact aerobic exercises—can alleviate pressure on the discs and lower inflammation. That means less pain and better mobility. The second study went even further. It evaluated multiple clinical trials and ended by stating that exercise is more helpful than rest or passive treatments in boosting people’s recovery from disc herniation. For our Fort Wayne chiropractic patients, this aligns perfectly with our whole-body, movement-focused approach which incorporates Cox® Technic treatment which is centered on movement, too! When your spine is managed with chiropractic care and supported by the right kind of exercise, your body may well 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 an individualized program—one made 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 Fort Wayne chiropractor to build a safe, progressive plan is so important. The bottom line? If you’re dealing with a lumbar disc herniation, motion is healing. Combined with Fort Wayne 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 shares 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.
