Neck Exercises and Stretches for a Herniated Disc Medically reviewed by Gregory Minnis, DPT , Physical Therapy — Written by The Healthline Editorial Team — Updated on February 19, 2025 Neck ...

If this story sounds familiar, you may have a herniated disc. Back pain of any type can be alarming, but herniated disc treatment can often be […] One day, everything is fine.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 70-year-old active dentist and pharmacist with chronic lower back pain. My MRI shows a compressed/extruded disc in contact with a specific nerve. It is extruded by 5 mm. I ...

In other words - exercise - which is the best treatment for herniated discs and back pain - won’t work well when you have chemical pain. Historically that’s when cortisone shots are necessary.

When you have sciatica, finding core exercises to build a stronger torso can be challenging — even some of the best abs exercises are off the table. That’s why Dr. Grant Elliot of Rehab Fix ...