Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
The BEST Physiotherapy lower back disc bulge exercise treatment for rapid pain relief and recovery from acute or chronic posterior disc bulge symptoms. Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway guides you step by step through progressive disc bulge exercises for beginners (acute disc bulge lower back pain) to more advanced exercises for relieving disc bulge symptoms. McKenzie extension exercises are proven safe and effective evidence based Physical Therapy treatment exercises for relieving disc bulge pain and symptoms.
These 4 disc bulge exercises to relieve lower back pain and disc bulge symptoms are evidence-based Physical Therapy exercises.
Perform the prone pre-exercise test before doing these disc bulge exercises.
Avoid these McKenzie extension exercises when the pre-exercise self-test 3 minute prone lying does NOT relieve disc bulge symptoms.
Cease exercises that increase disc bulge symptoms unless medically prescribed.
Physiotherapy assessment and comprehensive lumbar disc bulge treatment can promote faster recovery and reduced risk of chronic lower back pain and/or recurrent lower back disc bulge.
#discbulgeexercises #lowerbackpain #physiotherapy
Scientific References
Grant, J. (1962) Dermatomes. An Atlas of Anatomy by Regions Creative Commons
Nwuga G. & Nwuga V. (1985) Relative therapeutic efficacy of the Williams and McKenzie protocols in back pain management, Physiotherapy Practice, 1:2, 99-105.
Dohnert, B.et al (2020) Lumbopelvic Stabilization Exercises and McKenzie Method in Low Back Pain Due to Disc Protrusion: A Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons Journal (MLTJ), 10(4), 740-751.
Humphreys, S. & Eck, J. (1999). Clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc. American family physician, 59(3), 575-582.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
The BEST Physiotherapy lower back disc bulge exercise treatment for rapid pain relief and recovery from acute or chronic posterior disc bulge symptoms. Physiotherapist Michelle Kenway guides you step by step through progressive disc bulge exercises for beginners (acute disc bulge lower back pain) to more advanced exercises for relieving disc bulge symptoms. McKenzie extension exercises are proven safe and effective evidence based Physical Therapy treatment exercises for relieving disc bulge pain and symptoms.
These 4 disc bulge exercises to relieve lower back pain and disc bulge symptoms are evidence-based Physical Therapy exercises.
Perform the prone pre-exercise test before doing these disc bulge exercises.
Avoid these McKenzie extension exercises when the pre-exercise self-test 3 minute prone lying does NOT relieve disc bulge symptoms.
Cease exercises that increase disc bulge symptoms unless medically prescribed.
Physiotherapy assessment and comprehensive lumbar disc bulge treatment can promote faster recovery and reduced risk of chronic lower back pain and/or recurrent lower back disc bulge.
#discbulgeexercises #lowerbackpain #physiotherapy
Scientific References
Grant, J. (1962) Dermatomes. An Atlas of Anatomy by Regions Creative Commons
Nwuga G. & Nwuga V. (1985) Relative therapeutic efficacy of the Williams and McKenzie protocols in back pain management, Physiotherapy Practice, 1:2, 99-105.
Dohnert, B.et al (2020) Lumbopelvic Stabilization Exercises and McKenzie Method in Low Back Pain Due to Disc Protrusion: A Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons Journal (MLTJ), 10(4), 740-751.
Humphreys, S. & Eck, J. (1999). Clinical evaluation and treatment options for herniated lumbar disc. American family physician, 59(3), 575-582.
Disclaimer
The information provided in this video is intended as general information and not a substitute for individual medical advice regarding your medical condition. To the extent permitted by law, neither Healthy Fit Solutions Pty Ltd, as trustee for the P & M Kenway Family Trust (“we”), nor any of our officers, employees, agents or related bodies corporate will be liable in any way (including for negligence) for any loss, damage, costs or expenses suffered by you or claims made against you through your use of, or in connection with, this video or information supplied or offered to be supplied on this video. Although we use our best efforts to provide accurate information and other materials on this video, the video is provided “as-is”. To the extent permitted by law, all warranties, conditions and representations provided about or by this video are excluded.
