Some questions regarding a back injury

[Makiaveli]

Hello, firstly I want to thank you for such a wonderful service.

Okay, onto my question:
About a year ago I suffered a herniated disk when I twisted whil lifting a heavy chair. After this I became very nervous about moving my back, no bending, no twisting, and my lifestyle went from very active to very sedentary. I finally saw a physio about 8 months after the original injury and he told me it was very important to move my back normally and I will not hurt myself just by moving. I am trying to move normally but I find it very hard to do now. Also my muscles have become weak due to inactivity

My questions:
1. Is it safe to bend and twist (while unloaded)
2. Can a long term sedentary lifestyle cause structural damage to the spine or does it just weaken the muscles?
3. Can you damage your disks by sitting for long periods of time?
4. I get nervous turning over in bed, especially because sometimes my back 'cracks' when I do this. Can you damage your spine like this?
5. What causes ddd?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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[Makiaveli]

Anyone? Physiobob???? Please I really need some answers.

[bhalla.ravneet]

Has your back become weak ? Or is it because of Pain that you cant move ?
You havent mentioned do you have pain in your back ?
Did you get an MRI done Check if it has Any Disc Prolapse ?

Treatment Depends on this

Bless

[Makiaveli]

Has your back become weak ? Or is it because of Pain that you cant move ?
You havent mentioned do you have pain in your back ?
Did you get an MRI done Check if it has Any Disc Prolapse ?

Treatment Depends on this

Bless

My back has become weak and rigid due to not moving it (because I am scared of hurting it again.) I do have back pain. I had an MRI I had a disk bulge. Thank you for replying and bless you too.

[bhalla.ravneet]

Read out what your MRI report says ? Is it a disc bulge posteriorly ?

i have posted a NEW thread regarding patients with back pain.
Can you reply according to that i might be able to help you better.

Firstly you need to calm down , relax. Everything is manageable

Bless

[Makiaveli]

Read out what your MRI report says ? Is it a disc bulge posteriorly ?

i have posted a NEW thread regarding patients with back pain.
Can you reply according to that i might be able to help you better.

Firstly you need to calm down , relax. Everything is manageable

Bless

Okay, I will private message you my mri result. Thank you so much for your time.

[bhalla.ravneet]

Hey No issues,
I work around the clock , so dont be formal.
i can help you out with few exercises and you should be all right in a jiffy.

bless you