I chose not to get surgery on my herniated disc & it was the most defiant thing I ever did

Most people get a herniated disc diagnosis, a generic exercise sheet, and a whole lot of fear. Nobody walks them through what the journey actually looks like or what to watch for along the way. I herniated my disc at 20 before any of the formal training. Figured it out without surgery. Then spent the next decade in residency and fellowship treating this same presentation in the clinic. These are the seven things I wish someone had told me back then. If you are experiencing significant leg weakness, bowel or bladder changes, or numbness in the saddle region, see a medical provider before continuing with this video. They will guide you from there. Free Clinical Resource — dranthonybui.beehiiv.com 0:00 Why Most People With a Herniated Disc Feel Lost and What This Video Actually Covers 1:03 The Fear That This Is Permanent and Why the Disc Has More Healing Capacity Than You Think 2:33 Why Your Pain Moving Into Your Lower Back Is Actually the Best Sign of Recovery 3:44 Why Stopping Movement Is Making Your Herniated Disc Worse Not Better 4:42 Why the Right Exercise Depends on the Phase You Are In Not Just the Diagnosis 5:49 Why the Activity You Think Is Off Limits Forever Probably Is Not 6:49 Why Late Stage Pain Is No Longer Coming From the Disc and What to Do About It 8:19 Why What You Do in the Other 23 Hours Matters More Than the Treatment Itself Music provided by Chillhop Music https://chillhop.ffm.to/creatorcred Most PTs practice evidence based practice on one leg of a three legged stool. This guide breaks down what the other two actually look like in a real clinical setting. Start here. CONNECT WITH ANTHONY Instagram:   / dranthonybui   X: https://www.x.com/dranthonybui Inquiries: [email protected]