Hanging from a pull-up bar is popularly known as a “universal remedy” for low back pain. But it puts an uncontrolled traction load on the spine.
A problem at the disc protrusion stage (disc displacement) can turn into a full disc herniation with incorrect traction.
We look not at where the pain is, but at where it comes from.
— Dr. Elfana Suleymanova, Center Director · Internist and osteopathic physician