8-week protocol

L4–L5 Disc Recovery

Authored by Dr. Lena Park, DPT · for Tyler

This week · auto-adjusted

3 of 7 days modified based on pain check-ins and yesterday's strain.

Wk4
Add side plank, single-leg balance
Wk5
Hip hinge pattern, suitcase carry
Wk6
Light deadlift, split squat
Wk7
Loaded carries, return to lifting
Wk8
Discharge testing & long-term plan