08/11/2025
“Back pain? Here’s what to actually do to help — whether it’s muscular or a disc issue. 🧠💪”
If you watched part 1, you’ll know there’s a big difference between muscular back pain and a disc herniation — and knowing which one you’re dealing with helps you heal smarter, not harder.
Here’s what can help ⬇️
🔥 If it’s muscular pain:
– Gentle movement like walking or swimming keeps blood flowing and prevents stiffness.
– Apply a heat pack or use a foam roller on tight muscles.
– Try an Epsom salt bath to relax muscles and boost magnesium levels.
– Stretch your QL, hamstrings and hip flexors to release tension.
🩻 If it’s a disc herniation:
– Lie face down over a pillow or rolled towel for 10 minutes to decompress the spine.
– Practice gentle extension exercises like Luke demonstrates — pushing your lower back into the chair, lifting the chest and arching gently to open up the disc space.
💡 Most importantly: avoid long periods of sitting or standing still. Movement really is medicine for your spine.
👇 Which of these tips helped you most?
Tag or share this with a friend who needs to hear this today — you could help them start feeling better!