People with herniated disks - is jogging recommended? - Hernia Message Board

luciansava · 09-14-2003, 02:35 PM

Can someone please tell me whether jogging is good for people with herniated disks?

Does it help, is it recommended? Or not?

Thank you,

Lucian

mistyone · 09-14-2003, 05:29 PM

i would say it is not a good idea to put anymore pressure on the spine like that but it is up to your doctor....it depends how old you are, etc....for me, i can not run anymore, maybe a fast walk if i am lucky....used to be a jogger on the treadmill, now dont do that first of all it gives me a headache and 2ndly it hurts the rest of my back.....but then i have all sorts of back problems and dont wanna make it worse off by jogging any. mistyone

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sept 02 nasty car crash by drunk driver. got C5-6-7 HNP, T-7-8 bulge, 8-9, 10-11 HNP, L 5 L3 S1 lateral recess, ACDF with my hip on right side, posterior CDF w 11 screws and 4 plates, hareware has to come out in feb 04 when the bone has matured. my n/s quit her practice an not i am up the creek trying to find another n/s or orthopod to help me as they are all fearful of malpractice where the other doctor was.....not on pain meds but on xanax 1 mg and effexor 75 mgs. have torn right rotator cuff w/ some DDD thrown in for good meaure. have left hand dominant CTS and not a happy camper right now....

schragie · 09-14-2003, 06:07 PM

I have herniated discs and my physical therapist recommended walking (not running) fast on a treadmill for aerobic exercise and also working on posture. No idea about jogging.
Lisa

EmtShirl · 09-14-2003, 07:09 PM

luciansava~

Running and jogging are both no no's with herniated disks! I guess you should ask your doctor and it depends on how bad they are. With me both are out forever including any type of pounding (sledding, horseback riding skiing etc.)

Again best to ask your doctor.

Shirl

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Love,
Shirl
History:

1980- Transaxillary resection of 1st rib and division of band (left side)
1982- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
1985- Transaxillary excision of cervical rib (right side)
1991- Laser stapedectomy (right side)
1992- Fractional D&C
1992- Diagnostic Laparoscopy
1996- Lumbar hemilaminectomy
1999- Left knee arthoscopic surgery
2001- Laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy
2002- L5-S1 Microdiscectomy
2002- L4-L5, L5-S1 Anterior inter-body lumbar fusion with cages and my own bone from left hip for bone graft
2002- Neck problems Surgery??????
2002 DEC 21- C4-5, C5-C6 Anterior Cervical Corpectomy with Fusion and Internal Fixation (Bone from the bone bank)

emb · 09-14-2003, 08:26 PM

I ran up until the day before my surgery. I honestly don't think it made my symptoms worse. Sitting at the computer, doing paperwork, and driving were worse. I did try to run on soft surfaces like the beach and I reduced my mileage a bit. You should probably have your running posture assessed by an expert (a physical therapist who is a runner worked with me). If you are running with your head forward this will stress the discs even more. You will also want to invest in a good pair of cushioned running shoes. I'm walking for the time being, but I can't wait until I have the green light to start running again. Good luck!