You should never do it just because the hospital tells you to when your lower back hurts.
When I visit spine-related forums and look at MRI scans, they honestly scare me.
I can’t help but wonder… Will I end up like that? How does it get that bad?
Thoughts like these flood my mind.
Every time I look at an MRI, it feels like I’m staring at a report card — not just for my back, but for my life.
As we get older, it’s only natural that our bodies start to break down.
Just like machines wear out with age, so do we. It’s unavoidable.
People often say that back problems will get better on their own if left alone.
And in my experience, that’s mostly true.
Usually, when someone’s back hurts, they rest at home for a few days with heat packs.
That’s the typical approach — and most people don’t even go to the hospital for it.
But if the pain doesn’t go away even after resting like that, that’s when they finally decide to visit a hospital.
And that moment…
That’s where something very important — and potentially dangerous — begins.
If your back pain is bad enough to send you to the hospital,
then that likely means your condition has already reached a serious stage.
Those who’ve been through a herniated disc will understand:
At the hospital, you’ll almost always be given the “standard routine” — physical therapy.
But here’s something most people don’t realize:
This kind of treatment can actually make things worse.
The “standard physical therapy” you automatically receive at the hospital can actually make your disc condition worse.
If your back pain is severe — to the point where it’s hard to sit or even lie down without intense discomfort — it’s highly likely that your disc is already swollen and pressing hard on a nerve.
At this stage, hospitals typically prescribe standard physical therapy treatments such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and heat therapy.
But here’s the issue: at this advanced stage, these treatments can do more harm than good. Instead of simply relaxing muscles or improving blood flow, they can actually make the already sensitive and weakened disc tissue even more fragile.
You might feel slightly better right after the treatment, but in many cases, the pain returns — often worse than before — and before you know it, you’re being told that surgery is your only option.
And sadly, this pattern is more common than most people realize.
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| Physical therapy |
When back pain becomes severe enough to seek medical help, some people are prescribed manual therapy or chuna (chiropractic-style) therapy.
Now, to be clear — these treatments are intended to support spinal health.
But in certain cases, they can actually do more harm than good.
If a disc is already bulging or protruding, even slightly excessive pressure or force can cause it to rupture.
A forceful spinal adjustment during manual therapy, or increased abdominal pressure from chuna techniques —
in those moments, your spine may not be able to handle it.
And the result?
A serious disc rupture that could make your condition far worse.
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| manual therapy or chuna (chiropractic-style) therapy. |
So then, what should you do when the pain is severe?
A herniated disc is not a simple muscle ache.
When your back hurts badly, never, ever, ever do what the hospital tells you to do without question.
Please remember this.
Adequate rest and stability come first.
You must minimize movement and thoroughly avoid any strenuous activity.
Warm compresses and posture that minimize stimulation.
You should maintain a posture that reduces pressure on the lower back and wait for the pain to subside.
Exercise and treatment should only begin after the pain has significantly subsided.
During the acute phase, exercise is strictly prohibited. Rehabilitation should begin only after the pain has improved by about 70–80%
Conclusion
A herniated disc is not just a simple muscle pain.
When your back hurts badly, never, ever, ever do what the hospital tells you to do.
Please remember this.
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