Brief Answer:
Need to perform non loading exercises initially

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

I am glad that you have understood the need to lose excess weight and keep fit to reduce the excess load taken by the spine. This is the reason for majority of slip discs.

Climbing stairs or treadmill or jogging can affect your knees especially if you are much overweight like above BMI 30. In such cases, it is better to start with Power yoga, Pranayam, Aerobics, Static cycling, swimming to lose weight in the initial stages. Once you start gaining stamina and losing initial weight, you will be able to do other loading exercises as you mentioned and that time there will be less chance of knee joint damage. Bending forward will increase slip disc so please avoid it.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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Brief Answer:
Only level walking, avoid uphill. Also try reclining Stationary cycle

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX

Your BMI is 24.6, which is within the normal range of 18.4 to 24.9.

You can definitely go walking, but do limit it to brisk walking for 45 minutes a day. Avoid uphill climbing as this will increase your disc problem. Try to use the treadmill on level walking mode.

You can also use a reclining Stationary exercise cycle as well for more time as this does not put much load to the back and knees. I would advise this over walking in your case. Also aerobics and swimming can help.

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