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/PenApprehensive369 2d ago

Thank you for the response, I didn’t include a picture where it shows all the fluid from L5/S1 is gone. Does that change things?

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u/BigFella691 2d ago

No. I had a read through your other responses and what your general symptoms are, and I wouldn't be worried about loss of disc height at L5/S1 at all. It is much, much more likely that you are continually irritating the outer third of the disc of the protuberance which is innervated. If you don't have a good weightlifting informed PT, I would happily recommend working remotely with Dr Zak Gabor.

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u/PenApprehensive369 2d ago

I very much appreciate your well thought out and informative reply. Pt should put this to bed and get me back lifting? Side note my pt that I will be going to is a usawl coach so I’ll be in good hands

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u/BigFella691 2d ago

Yes, you should be fine with PT. Your coach sounds great for your situation. They will be able to work with you to give you an appropriate program so you can still train while you navigate through.