Hi Gordon, I'm not sure why the blog post that was streamed into my account was framed as a "question"? Because I also provided the "answer" or my opinion (and a Yoga Journal article that does the same) as a practicing chiropractor for 18 years, specializing in herniated disc treatment. In fact, it's just part of my opinion. I have an entire category on Yoga on my back and wrist pain blog at http://www.sfbackpaindoctor.com. I agree with you that it would not make sense for an acute herniated disc patient to "go do yoga". However, as Dr. Ahmad Javaid mentions...there are various stages of healing and yoga (the right kind) can make sense at the right time. I hope this clarifies the blog post. 

well let us not ignore the various stages of Disc disease. and exercises are the best medicine to the disc health and joint health and the muscle health.

regards Dr. Ahmad Javaid 

Hello Eben.

Are you citing a chiro or are YOU a chiro? It is unclear to me from your post.

Never the less, I'll respond to the question posed.

The answer specifically depends on the yoga protocols being employed. Yoga itself is not inherently "good" for disk issues. Some manifestations of yoga practice (which may mean asana, though that is NOT yoga) would be absolutely contraindicated for herniated, bulging, or slipped discs.

A well trained therapeutically oriented yoga teacher can craft a custom protocol for a student with disc issues (or many other issues) thereby supplying support to the body's own healing prowess.

I would not however tell a patient "go do yoga" as they are likely to walk in to the first place with a visible sign and there's no way to know what will be delivered there.