A practical course grounded in evidence-based medicine

Spinal hernias: assessment, exercise, and rehabilitation

For patients and professionals: get a clear system for lumbar and cervical hernia recovery, from assessment and first exercises to returning to sport

4Stages of progressive rehabilitation
0Myths and marketing promises
Lifetime course access
Denis Chertkov

All theory and practice in one place

After the course you will be able to

Work effectively with lumbar and cervical hernias

Understand symptoms and MRI findings

Perform orthopedic tests

Select and perform exercises

Build a complete rehabilitation plan

Use massage for hernias

Who this course is for

People with hernias and protrusions

Understand what to do with pain, which exercises to use, what to avoid, and how to return to normal activity.

Fitness coaches and athletes

Adapt exercise and load, monitor symptoms, and return safely to full training.

Massage and rehabilitation specialists

Test, select massage and exercise, identify the recovery stage, and guide clients safely.

Course author

Physical rehabilitation specialist, massage therapist, educator

Advocate for a modern scientific approach and methodologist in conservative L5–S1 disc hernia recovery.

Over 6 years of international experience in athlete rehabilitation
Member of the International Massage Association and National Association of Physical Therapists
Denis ChertkovDenis Chertkov
“A hernia is not a sentence or a ban on movement. It is a problem that needs to be solved intelligently.”

Course program

Lesson 1Assessment and causes of hernias
Lesson 2Rehabilitation, resorption, and treatment
Lesson 1All tests for the cervical spine
Lesson 2All tests for the lumbar spine
Lesson 1Stage 1. Lumbar spine
Lesson 2Stage 2. Lumbar spine
Lesson 3Stage 3. Lumbar spine
Lesson 4Stage 4. Lumbar spine
Lesson 5Stages 1–2. Cervical spine
Lesson 6Stages 3–4. Cervical spine
Lesson 1MRCAR position
Lesson 1Massage and mobilization techniques

What is inside

Video lessons

Clear, human language grounded in science

Practical lessons

Learn massage for clients or family

Ask a question

A professional rehabilitation specialist will answer

Exam and certificate

After successful completion

Course material examples
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Our own convenient platform

Lessons, guides, tests, and extra materials are all in one account

No third-party services, lost links, or dozens of tabs

Free access

“7 myths about spinal hernias”

Keep the course forever and return to it whenever you need

Complete course

Includes
  • All 5 modules
  • Massage guide
  • Exercise guide
  • Answers to questions
  • Lifetime access
  • PhysioScience certificate
5 990 ₽Enroll

Advanced

Includes
  • All 5 modules
  • Massage guide
  • Exercise guide
  • Answers to questions
  • Lifetime access
  • PhysioScience certificate

Limited offer: Hernia course + Rehabilitation Fundamentals webinar

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This course is educational and does not replace medical care, a diagnosis, or treatment. It can be used as a useful addition to rehabilitation and medical support.