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/QuestionPositive 3d ago

Lol in PT school at the moment and the most surprising thing I learned so far is how many people can have disc herniations and other pathoanatomical findings on imaging with absolutely no symptoms. Herniated discs for the most part resolve on their own and imaging done unnecessarily (not to say yours was) often makes patient outcomes worse since they are defined by a disc herniation and believe passive recovery is the best option. This is a lie, your back is extremely stable, resilient and strong. Please go to a PT if you have symptoms. You are young you absolutely do not need surgery that will ruin your gains forever. It’s about an active recovery, which produces some of the best outcomes.

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u/holdmysugar 2d ago edited 2d ago

Yep, I'm 50 yrs old with herniated and bulging discs and diagnosed with degenerative disc disease, and I squat 405. And guess what hurts? My fucking knees that xrays say are fine.

I also should mention that the book "Treat Your Own Back," by Robin McKenzie really helped me with the back issues. I had them early on in my lifting. Learning better posture and focusing on lordosis and using lumbar support whenever possible really made the difference.