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tinfoil hat timmy said:
Mary Poppins is a witch
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coolbreezy37 said:
Been there, my friend. 8 months post op and feeling good. Hopefully it’s just a minor thing. PROTIP: avoid heavy Deadlifts.
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In my particular case, heavy deadlifts was what actually helped.

Detailed it before, but in a nutshell, I gave myself a slipped disc ~10 years ago, through stupidity and being tired.

It got to the point it was slipping out multiple times a day, every single day.

Strained my lower back in 2020 when it slipped out of place while doing goblet squats with a 140lb weighted vest and an 80lb dumbbell.

Decided to see if I could strengthen and rehab my back with deadlifts. Had to start from scratch with bodyweight exercises first. By the time I could deadlift 225lbs x 5, the disc was only slipping out a couple times a month, instead of multiple times a day.

Somewhere between 275lbs x 5 and 295lbs x 5, I realized the disc hadn't slipped out in a few months. Kept at it and last Summer, managed 200% bodyweight for 5 reps. Still getting stronger, slowly, and the disc hasn't been a problem since early 2021.
 
bluemax_1 said:
In my particular case, heavy deadlifts was what actually helped.

Detailed it before, but in a nutshell, I gave myself a slipped disc ~10 years ago, through stupidity and being tired.

It got to the point it was slipping out multiple times a day, every single day.

Strained my lower back in 2020 when it slipped out of place while doing goblet squats with a 140lb weighted vest and an 80lb dumbbell.

Decided to see if I could strengthen and rehab my back with deadlifts. Had to start from scratch with bodyweight exercises first. By the time I could deadlift 225lbs x 5, the disc was only slipping out a couple times a month, instead of multiple times a day.

Somewhere between 275lbs x 5 and 295lbs x 5, I realized the disc hadn't slipped out in a few months. Kept at it and last Summer, managed 200% bodyweight for 5 reps. Still getting stronger, slowly, and the disc hasn't been a problem since early 2021.
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I agree...I have found that deadlifts (with a trap bar) have been fine for my back, even with some degree of scoliosis. (I never had it treated, so I can't say if it's mild or moderate. It's pretty obvious in an x-ray.)

Of course I'm not setting the world on fire either. I'm only doing a bit over 300 lbs for reps...(8-10). "Heavy" being a relative term.
 
For back pain, I agree with avoiding HEAVY deadlifts. Competitive powerlifting gave me some wear and tear and occasional flare-ups of pain. I also agree that moderate deadlifts can be very beneficial. I could type out a lot about strengthening and improving your back, but I'll keep it short here. I suggest finding a good PT and following a program for many months. You don't have to see them too often. This is not a 2 week fix. I don't like the mindset of having someone crack it to temporarily provide relief. What is interesting about PT is the wide array of exercises that no gym goer would ever do. I always used precise symmetric form and did basic lifts. At PT they do all kinds of single leg, or imbalanced movements. If I think about it, I rarely twinged my back doing a symmetric exercise. It was usually reaching for something out of position. The progressions are subtle, but a good PT can make a world of difference and keep resetting your goals.
 
I'm so happy about the CPK I'm about to get...I went to the post office a day early and told them to check if it was in the back and I would grab it before they had to drive to deliver it to my house. ..

The lady said "does it say it's here?"

I reply "maybe"

Without checking she says "I don't get paid for maybe"....

I couldn't even get mad cause she made me laugh ! Hahaha
 
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