12/06/2025
Herniated Disc: Not a Disc Disease, but a Result of Muscular Compression.
A herniated disc is a diagnosis we hear more and more often—even among young, active people. It’s usually linked to a sedentary lifestyle, heavy lifting, or sudden movements.
But I am convinced that the real cause of disc herniation is chronic tension in the deep muscles.
Muscles like the quadratus lumborum and iliopsoas can, when in spasm, create extreme pressure on the spine. Research shows that intradiscal pressure can reach up to 20 atmospheres.
To give you an idea, the pressure in your car tires is usually around 2 atmospheres. Now imagine what’s happening inside your spine when it’s under 10 times that pressure. This helps explain why disc injuries happen — especially when the body is under chronic stress and not properly cared for.
It’s important to understand that without releasing tight muscles, no treatment will be truly effective.
Pills and surgery may remove symptoms, but not the root cause.
Real healing begins with muscle work, including:
- Releasing the quadratus lumborum,
- Relaxing the iliopsoas,
- Working on pelvic muscles,
- Restoring mobility in the sacroiliac joint.
A herniated disc is not a life sentence. It’s the body’s way of saying it’s overwhelmed by tension.
Treating a herniated disc isn’t about fighting the disc — it’s about restoring balance through working with the body.
Before you go for surgery, come see us at Energy Flow Clinic.
Give yourself one more chance to heal — naturally, without surgery.
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