I have or had a herniated disc between my L-4 and L-5 vertebras (MRI was in March 2009). I think I have been living with some degree of this injury for over 10 years with flare ups decreasing when I maintain a strong physical condition which I had done for most of my adult life. I am 34 years old 5' 11" 190 lbs at about 15% body fat. My diet is clean with some room for improvement. I have not been training for the past 18 months due to the injury work and excuses...

My history of athletics and 20 years of gym experience leaves me ignorant when it comes to this medical issue. Previously I had no back problems when I spent 6 months working on balance based training on medicine balls dyna discs and ply metric movements. Does anyone have any experience or advice on training and or supplements that will help or hurt my condition?