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I got my MRI results back and the hernated disc in my lower back are now bulging and pinching a nerve on the lower left side of my back. Would an inversion table help relive some of the pressure that is on my nerve? I used one a time or two and it seems to help a little
Many many people have lots of success with McKenzie exercises and you really should have someone evaluate your posture and mobility and teach you how to move in ways that will not transmit excessive compressive force to your lumbar spine (ie proper body mechanics).
For the McKenzie exercises, I would start with ...
Thanks Julie I just took a look at the exercises you posted. I really need to get this taken care of and just accept the fact that I am going to have to fixed my back issues before I can get on a program for non injured people. I am getting sick of hurting myself. It is like two steps forward 10 steps back syndrome.
I can totally relate! You will do well to focus first on exercises that reduce your symptoms (probably the extension exercises pictured above) then once your symptoms are managable, start to work on mobility, corrective exercise, isolated strengthening of those things that are weak (especially if there is a significant strength difference from left to right), and reactivating those muscles who do not easily activate (and thus promote compensations). Once everything is functioning more properly, you will be well-served by a program like NROL or BOM or whatever ... please ask if you have any specific questions, or if your symptoms don't easily subside with the McKenzie exercises.
Pinched nerve in back and inversion table
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