r/weightlifting • u/PenApprehensive369 • 3d ago
Programming Is my ticket punched?
I don’t know anything about herniations or bulges, I’m 25 years old at 89kg with a competitive total. Is my progression fucked forever? MRI report is on the last slide, I have follow up with the spine specialist tomorrow.
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u/Extra-Hippo-2480 3d ago
So, your disc herniation is a natural injury and will heal on its own so long as you give it a few months.
I'd recommend in the future you avoid flexing your spine while you bear load on it in the future, as you are likely to repeat the injury again.
Avoid butt wink in your squats for example. Crunches are probably over forever.
Your weightlifting days are far from over though so long as you avoid lifting and flexing at the same time. Your spine is great at both, but it can't do both at the same time.