This is an old thread, but I feel obliged to add my experience. First off I am 44 years old computer programmer, in very good shape. Due to over exercise I created a L5S1 bulge, couldn't sit for more than 15 minutes. So for 6 months went to physio. And in 6 months I could sit again. But not for too long. Then I damaged the disk again somehow, actually in my sleep, go figure. Bolloks to that I went for a multi pronged approach.
1) No more drugs, i.e. alcohol, coffee, sugar, cigarettes, nothing.
2) Diet change, 80% raw veg, the rest some fish, very little lamb, chicken...
3) Vitamins & supplements, zinc, bromelain, glycosomine, c, d, omega all, and another I can't remember...
4) Most important: kettle bell swings! Every day 5 sets of 12 at least.
5) General health, sleep well, regular, rise regular, general fitness exercises, bicycle, walk etc.
6) Changed from sitting desk to standing desk. I don't sit any more, almost ever.
And in 1 month I was pain free, and could sit for an hour, if necessary. Now 3 months later, still pain free, still doing everything above.
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This is an old thread, but I feel obliged to add my experience. First off I am 44 years old computer programmer, in very good shape. Due to over exercise I created a L5S1 bulge, couldn't sit for more than 15 minutes. So for 6 months went to physio. And in 6 months I could sit again. But not for too long. Then I damaged the disk again somehow, actually in my sleep, go figure. Bolloks to that I went for a multi pronged approach.
1) No more drugs, i.e. alcohol, coffee, sugar, cigarettes, nothing.
2) Diet change, 80% raw veg, the rest some fish, very little lamb, chicken...
3) Vitamins & supplements, zinc, bromelain, glycosomine, c, d, omega all, and another I can't remember...
4) Most important: kettle bell swings! Every day 5 sets of 12 at least.
5) General health, sleep well, regular, rise regular, general fitness exercises, bicycle, walk etc.
6) Changed from sitting desk to standing desk. I don't sit any more, almost ever.
And in 1 month I was pain free, and could sit for an hour, if necessary. Now 3 months later, still pain free, still doing everything above.
Good luck and God speed,
October 16, 2015 - 4:44amMichael
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