Some Good Exercises For Herniated Disc L5 S1 Treatment

The discs we are talking about here are the cartilaginous plates cushioning the bones making up your spine from rubbing on each other. Inter-vertebral discs make spine movements supple. Sometimes these discs get torn or herniated and in the process, they may themselves protrude into the spinal column or the gelatinous substances inside them may exude into the nerve canal. This causes the nerves to be constricted in that portion of the canal.

L5 stands for the fifth lumbar bone and S1 stands for the first branch of the sciatic nerve trunk. Whenever inter-vertebral plates are ruptured in the L5 region the S1 nerve is affected causing pain and discomfort in the lower back, the pelvis and even down to the upper portions of the legs.

While it is possible to alleviate the pain temporarily with drugs or surgically repair the damaged disc, it has been found that taking drugs need not be done too frequently nor is there any actual need to operate on the spine. The right kind of exercise done at the right intervals during the day can do much for temporary removing discomfort as well as improve the patient's over-all condition.

The following routines are recommended for this type of back pain:

1. To flush out the toxins in the vertebral column, get a ball made of sturdy material. Be sure the ball is big enough and inflated just right for you to be able to sit on it. While seated on the ball, bounce your bottom on it. This action will put pressure on the spine and help to remove the substances clogging it up and contributing to your discomfort.


2. To stimulate the nerves responsible for your balance and thus enhance the functionality of the muscles, get a small trampoline and with your arms stretched out on both sides, bring one knee up and then down. Repeat with the other knee and cycle over again for about 10 minutes daily.

Additionally, you could get hold of exercises that will stretch the muscles of your lower back and thighs.