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Can exercise help a herniated disc?
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Exercise can be an enjoyable and satisfying way to treat symptoms associated with a herniated disc. You and your physician can work together to develop a program that you can stick with and will reduce your pain. Ultimately, exercise will help you feel better, and it should help relieve your pain from a herniated disc.
What does it feel like to have a herniated disc?
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If you have a herniated lumbar disc, you may feel pain that radiates from your low back area, down one or both legs, and sometimes into your feet (called sciatica). Sometimes the pain is accompanied by numbness and tingling in your leg or foot. You may experience cramping or muscle spasms in your back or leg.
What happens if you let a herniated disc go untreated?
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An untreated, severe slipped disk can lead to permanent nerve damage. In very rare cases, a slipped disk can cut off nerve impulses to the cauda equina nerves in your lower back and legs. If this occurs, you may lose bowel or bladder control. Another long-term complication is known as saddle anesthesia.