Hello Sotirisp,

Welcome to this forum and the great people who post and try to help others.

Do exercises at the recommendation of a spinal surgeon and under the care of a physical therapist help to reduce back pain? VERY DEFINITELY!!!!

Should you "play doctor" and do exercises you found in a article? NEVER in my opinion. You never know if they exercise will help or aggrevate the back pain as well as the situation causing the pain.

PLEASE see a neurologist/spinal surgeon and have them determine what is best for you to eliminate/reduce the back pain that you had/have.

RichT

Thanks for your answer RichT.

My doctor suggested me swimming and mentioned nothing about any exercises. I guess i have to visit and take advise from another doctor as well.

Swimming in the sea is not the easiest thing to do during winter, and i don't seem to find any swimming pools near where i live.

But you are right, i must get some professional advise yet.

Thank you!

Hello Sotrisp,

That is an excellent idea to see another doctor and get his/her advice. When you visit the second doctor if the doctor does not mention exercise may I suggest that you ask your doctor about exercises and for you to see a physical therapist.

Take care. Let us know how things go.

RichT

Does Yoga help at all? My girlfriend does Yoga and suggested that I try it, but I was adamant in saying NO. I am rethinking that now.

Hello Ashoverman,

In my opinion you were correct the first time by saying NO!!!! You may do some "exercise" in Yoga which might help, however, you may also do something that will make your condition much worse.

My advice - When a doctor recommends physical therapy, then see a well qualified respected physical therapist. Let the Yoga to those who do not have back problems.

RichT