DeepSummary
Dr. Tina Moore shares her recent experience of herniated a disc in her back and the steps she took to heal quickly. She details the excruciating pain she experienced initially and how she was able to significantly reduce the pain and neurological symptoms within a few days through medication, supplements, movement, and traction exercises.
Dr. Tina emphasizes the importance of not being afraid of a herniated disc and avoiding surgery unless there is motor loss. She advocates for managing the pain with medication and staying mobile through exercises, traction, and controlled extension to allow the disc to move back into place naturally.
She attributes her quick recovery to her overall fitness level and strength training routine, which conditioned her body to handle the injury better than someone who is deconditioned. Dr. Tina encourages listeners to prioritize strength training to prevent and recover from such injuries more effectively.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Don't be afraid of a herniated disc; it is not a death sentence, and surgery should be avoided unless there is severe motor loss.
- Manage the pain and inflammation with medication (like a medrol taper pack) to allow for movement and exercises.
- Stay mobile through walking, traction exercises, controlled extension (like the McKenzie protocol), and other gentle movements to help the disc move back into place.
- Prioritize strength training and overall fitness to condition your body to handle injuries better and recover more quickly.
- Proper nutrition, rest, and supplements can aid in the healing process.
- Don't let fear or misinformation from doctors lead you to unnecessary surgery; trust your body's ability to heal with the right approach.
- Herniated discs are often caused by years of deconditioning and lack of mobility, so focus on preventative measures like strength training and mobility work.
- Be patient and persistent with the healing process; recovery may take time, but following the right steps can lead to significant improvement.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “So I was like, I'm not having any of that. I am not your average 50 year old woman. I'm not having any of this. I'm not letting any of this in. I just quit looking. I was like, I'm going to go do whatever I need to do because I know what to do. I'm going to heal this shit up.“ by Dr. Tina Moore
- “Your disc herniation is not the kiss of death. I have taught this to countless doctors when I have lectured or trained them in different injection therapy modalities that I specialized in. And most did not know this.“ by Dr. Tina Moore
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The Dr. Tyna Show
Dr. Tyna Moore
6/19/24