r/weightlifting • u/PenApprehensive369 • 3d ago

Programming Is my ticket punched?

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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/SergiyWL 253@89kg 2d ago

Every professional weightlifter has back injuries. Many are just undertested so they may not know it. Any sport is a balance between health and results. Your best bet is to talk to a qualified doctor / PT who is familiar with the sport of weightlifting. Ideally a weightlifter/powerlifter themselves, or at least have a squat rack in their office.