Flexion work outs are not performed if anyone might have ruptured your disc. The joints linking the vertebrae are called 'facet joints'. When they inflamed, then flexion workouts are done to 'open up' these articulations. Lie on your back with each of your feet flat over the bed/floor and draw one knee on your own chest and hug understand it. Repeat this with the opposite leg. Could draw both legs very much your chest when lying on your side. Turn out to be guided because of your pain and stop i...