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    Bulging Disc Workout

    Hey guys, I am currently undergoing treatment for a Bulging L5-S1 disc and am keen to get back into lifting. I still have pain in my left glute, hammy and calf but nowhere near as bad as it was, before I started getting Chiro on it. I haven't lifted for about 2 months and have lost around 5-6kgs (12-15 pounds) and being an athlete I need that weight back before I can resume competing. So has anyone come back from something similiar and what can I do to quicken up the process of alleviating the pain and getting the weight back on?
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    Originally Posted by Damage6182
    Hey guys, I am currently undergoing treatment for a Bulging L5-S1 disc and am keen to get back into lifting. I still have pain in my left glute, hammy and calf but nowhere near as bad as it was, before I started getting Chiro on it. I haven't lifted for about 2 months and have lost around 5-6kgs (12-15 pounds) and being an athlete I need that weight back before I can resume competing. So has anyone come back from something similiar and what can I do to quicken up the process of alleviating the pain and getting the weight back on?
    What sport do you compete in?

    I had a busted L5/S1; for me the only thing that worked was surgery. That's not to say that your injury is not less severe, but I wouldn't even think of returning to any contact sport like football until the disc is 100%.

    If you like squatting, I'd recomment trying front squats. For me, it's much easier to keep my back straight. Obviously you've got to start any exercise with light weight.
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    I play Rugby League. Its not too bad, only a little bulge but the pain is terrible, mainly in my glute and calf on the left side. I was told to stay away from lifting till the pain subsided but I did some chest last night and fell a little better so hopefully I can resume normal lifting again soon. I know squats and cleans are off the program for a few months is there anything else I should be wary of?
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    Deadlifts, overhead exercises, bent-over exercises.

    My advice for lifting would be: for any exercise you want to do, load up the bar with a very, very low weight, probably just the bar. Try to do the lift. If it causes pain, skip it.
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