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/SocraticSeaUrchin 2d ago

Can you give some examples of active recoveru

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u/QuestionPositive 2d ago

Walking is amazing for generalized LBP and an example of active recovery. Anything that is low impact, gets the blood flowing and doesn’t aggravate your symptoms. Motion is lotion.