Stronger Spine, Less Pain: The Power of Exercise for Murfreesboro Disc Herniation
If you have 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 upside is that recent research describes that exercise—handled correctly—makes for an excellent extra resource to your general treatment plan to reduce pain, restore movement, and help you feel like yourself again.
NEW STUDIES ON EXERCISE’S BENEFIT
Two big 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 reported that certain types of movement—especially core stabilization, gentle flexibility, and low-impact aerobic exercises—can alleviate pressure on the discs and lessend inflammation. The result is less daily discomfort and improved physical function. The second study went even further. It analyzed multiple clinical trials and ended by stating that exercise is more helpful than rest or passive treatments in helping people recover from disc herniation. For our Murfreesboro 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 cared for with chiropractic care and maintained by proper exercise, your body can heal faster and function better.
WHAT KIND OF EXERCISE IS BEST?
Not every form of exercise is equally effective. These researchers stress that the key is a personalized program—one created for your specific needs and led by a healthcare professional. Going too hard or doing the wrong movements can actually make things worse. That’s why working with your Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro chiropractic care, a focused exercise program can speed up healing, lessen pain, and help you get back to doing what you love—without surgery or long-term meds.
Let your body move—and heal—smarter.
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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.
