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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Thread: Bulging Disc Workout
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04-12-2005, 06:03 PM #1
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Bulging Disc Workout
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04-12-2005, 08:42 PM #2Originally Posted by Damage6182
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.Last edited by HoosierBoy; 04-12-2005 at 08:47 PM.
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04-12-2005, 09:52 PM #3
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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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04-13-2005, 08:24 PM #4
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