Thera-Band Exercises for Ruptured Discs in the Center of the Back. Part of the series: Fitness & Exercise Advice. If you've ruptured discs in the center of your back, the right Thera-Band exercises can really help get you up and moving around again. Use Thera-Band exercises for ruptured discs in the center of your back with help from a passionate fitness professional in this free video clip.