Post subject: Road running

Should running on roads be avoided if you've previously suffered from a slipped disc?

Thanks

Aaron

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Well, you should always hear from doctors and certified physical therapists, but here's my answer. Road running is a great exercise, but if you have/had a physical problem like knee problem, pack pain, etc., it can do some harm; it can put pressure on an area which you have or you had a problem. Swimming is generally recommended because you really don't put any pressure on any part of your body.

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Any exercise, including swimming, could put further stress on your back.

You definitely do put pressure on your body while swimming. In fact, swimming with proper form uses pretty much entirely your core as a means of propulsion, not your arms and legs. You twist and glide along the water, and your spine is very active during this process.

Get it checked out. I don't know the details of the injury so I couldn't tell you what would be safe and what wouldn't.

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So why is swimming so often a recommended exercise?

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I think this is good exercise except if you have no any problems in your joints.








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