Tag Archives: degenerative joint disease

The Effects of Deadlifts on the Spinal Discs (Cons & Pros) – Dr Mandell

Deadlifts is an excellent strength exercise for the buttocks/glutes, hamstrings, core, erector spine, and upper back muscles. Although this exercise can become dangerous particularly to the cartilaginous structures of the disc (annular fibrosis), commonly leading to degenerative joint disease, disc degeneration, bulging disc, herniated disc, and pinched nerve.

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Piriformis Syndrome (Self-Correcting Trigger Point Release) – Dr Mandell

This technique is to reduce pain and inflammation of the piriformis muscle. The sciatic nerve runs under the piriformis muscle and when there is constriction and spasm, pain will occur in the low back, buttocks, and leg regions.

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How To Correct Pelvic Imbalance and Uneven Hips at Home – Dr Mandell

Pelvic imbalance is the most common condition in the lower back region. Poor posture, overweight, lifting incorrectly, poor daily habits, and weak core cause the muscles to become imbalanced and weak. This is what causes chronic back pain, disc herniations, disc bulging, degenerative joint conditions (osteoarthritis), inflammation, sciatica, mid back pain, neck problems, along with hip and knee complications. When pelvic imbalance occurs other areas within the body start to compensate.

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How to Get Well and Heal Bulging & Herniated Discs (Comprehensive Review) – Dr Mandell

The biggest problems that we face in our society is over-medicating, treating the symptoms rather than treating the cause of the condition. There are a combination of strategies that must be taken (physical, emotional, mechanical, nutritional, etc.) to help the bodies natural healing process. Rhomboid Exercise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fgz5I6KLVs Pec Stretch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnyJ1YD4Phg

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Tips to get Pressure Off Nerve While Sleeping with Low Back Pain and Sciatica / Dr Mandell

Low back pain, pinched nerve, and sciatica can be very painful especially if the nerve continues to stay inflamed and irritated. Sleeping in the right position will help reduce pressure off the nerve and allow you to sleep more soundly.

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