Should you avoid bending forward with a disc herniation?

Hey {NAME}- Forward bending and disc herniations aren't generally something people mix together... But why not? The world has been led to believe that bending backwards "pushes the jelly back in the donut" and reduces pressure on a sensitive sciatic nerve... but is this really true? Research shows that bending forward actually has the ability to reduce a disc protrusion, whereas bending backwards may further compromise the disc and the sciatic nerve root. In my latest video, I share 4 signs that flexion (or bending forward) may actually help you- not hurt you after all 👇 [Click here to check it out]( Keep learning, Charlie PS- If you'd like more direction finding the ONE motion that will best relieve your pain, [just click here to book a call and submit your case for review](. I work with folks worldwide- with the goal of teaching you how to heal naturally. At [physicaltherapyjohnson.com](, we are strongly committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe & high-quality online experience for all of our visitors. We understand that you care about how the information you provide to us is used and shared. We have developed a Privacy Policy to inform you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information we receive from users of our website. Our Privacy Policy, along with our Term & Conditions, governs your use of this site. By using physicaltherapyjohnson.com](, or by accepting the Terms of Use (via opt-in, checkbox, pop-up, or clicking an email link confirming the same), you agree to be bound by our Terms & Conditions and our Privacy Policy. If you have provided personal, billing, or other voluntarily provided information, you may access, review, and make changes to it via instructions found on the Website or by emailing us at charliejohnsondpt@physicaltherapyjohnson.com. To manage your receipt of marketing and non-transactional communications, you may unsubscribe by clicking the "unsubscribe" link located on the bottom of any marketing email. Emails related to the purchase or delivery of orders are provided automatically – Customers are not able to opt out of transactional emails. We will try to accommodate any requests related to the management of Personal Information in a timely manner. However, it is not always possible to completely remove or modify information in our databases (for example, if we have a legal obligation to keep it for certain timeframes, for example). If you have any questions, simply reply to this email or visit our website to view our official policies. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Physical Therapy & Johnson, 368 W Ridge Pike, Unit 1, Royersford, PA 19468, United States