Is running good for herniated discs?

Running has some benefits for patients with lumbar disc herniation in the recovery period, but running and other exercise activities are not recommended for patients in the acute phase. 1. Patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation are in the acute stage. During the acute attack, patients often feel pain, restricted movement and other symptoms, at this time the general treatment is mainly based on braking and bed rest, running and other sports are not recommended, forcing the movement will aggravate the relevant symptoms. 2. Patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation are in the recovery period. During the recovery period, jogging, swimming and other exercises can not only help stretch the lumbar spine, but also reduce the pressure on the lumbar intervertebral discs through fat loss. At the same time, running can also exercise the muscles of the lumbar back, thus increasing the stability of the lumbar intervertebral disc. It is recommended that patients carry out relevant exercises under the guidance of professionals, and stretch sufficiently before running in order to minimize joint and muscle injuries caused by sudden movements, and at the same time pay attention to the combination of work and rest to avoid excessive exercise.