Short answer - mostly not. But in a few cases, yes.

I delve into a better way to think about contrainidications, and working with people with pain, injury and chronic conditions.

Links:

• Brinjikji et al. 2015a - disc bulge is highly prevalent in pain-free people here
• Brinjikji et al. 2015b - disc bulge is slightly MORE prevalent in people with back pain here
• Painful exercises are slightly BETTER than non-painful exercises for people with chronic pain here

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