Stop Decompression For Disc Herniation | 2 Exercises for FAST Relief

An episode of the Low Back Pain Podcast podcast, hosted by Dr. Grant Elliott, titled "Stop Decompression For Disc Herniation | 2 Exercises for FAST Relief" was published on August 8, 2025 and runs 7 minutes.

August 8, 2025 ·7m · Low Back Pain Podcast

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Summary

Text me the word "pain" to +13177519509 and I will send you a free back pain fix demo so you can learn our “Centralization Process” and get pain-free!If your sciatica pain or disc herniation got worse after using an inversion table, decompression machine, or hanging stretch… You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.I’m Dr. Grant Elliott, and after helping over 2,000 people reverse back pain and sciatica through my online coaching program (without surgery or medication), I can confidently say: not everyone benefits from decompression therapy.In fact, for many people, spinal decompression can worsen the pain — especially if your spine is unstable or your disc is inflamed.🎥 In this episode, I explain exactly:Why spinal decompression might be making your pain worseThe two major reasons decompression fails for many peopleThe most disc- and nerve-friendly exercises to safely relieve painHow to improve spinal stability with the Dead Bug and Single Leg Bear drillsWhat order to follow to ensure decompression and nerve gliding don’t aggravate symptomsHow to use McKenzie extensions and sciatic nerve glides to accelerate healingMost people jump to decompression without first fixing what’s causing the sensitivity. And when you pull on an already irritated disc or nerve? It backfires.🛑 Don’t panic if decompression hurt you — it just means your body needs a different sequence, one that prioritizes: ✅ Stability ✅ Disc positioning ✅ Nerve mobility (at the right time)These exercises and strategies are what we use daily in our coaching program — and they work.

Episode Description

Text me the word "pain" to +13177519509 and I will send you a free back pain fix demo so you can learn our “Centralization Process” and get pain-free!

If your sciatica pain or disc herniation got worse after using an inversion table, decompression machine, or hanging stretch… You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.

I’m Dr. Grant Elliott, and after helping over 2,000 people reverse back pain and sciatica through my online coaching program (without surgery or medication), I can confidently say: not everyone benefits from decompression therapy.

In fact, for many people, spinal decompression can worsen the pain — especially if your spine is unstable or your disc is inflamed.

🎥 In this episode, I explain exactly:

Why spinal decompression might be making your pain worse
The two major reasons decompression fails for many people
The most disc- and nerve-friendly exercises to safely relieve pain
How to improve spinal stability with the Dead Bug and Single Leg Bear drills
What order to follow to ensure decompression and nerve gliding don’t aggravate symptoms
How to use McKenzie extensions and sciatic nerve glides to accelerate healing

Most people jump to decompression without first fixing what’s causing the sensitivity. And when you pull on an already irritated disc or nerve? It backfires.

🛑 Don’t panic if decompression hurt you — it just means your body needs a different sequence, one that prioritizes:

✅ Stability ✅ Disc positioning ✅ Nerve mobility (at the right time)

These exercises and strategies are what we use daily in our coaching program — and they work.