ruptured lumbar disc

Definitely work core. I just had surgery at l3/4. The rehab exercises that helped me most were bridges, dead bugs and seated figure 4. All of these exercises done while concentrating on holding a pelvic tilt. Once the pelvic tilt is learned through muscle memory, she should be able to maintain the tilt while walking and eventually running. Holding a pelvic tilt will open the area between the discs and relieve some of the pressure put on the nerves.I thought these exercises were silly and just an excuse for the rehab people to bill my insurance. However, I went to rehab anyway and eventually they really did make a difference.