Training after back surgery
I’ve had two discectomies done on my L5-S1, and my latest MRI says L5-S1 is herniated again, along with L4-5. I am addicted to pumping iron, and have not been able to do it for over a year and a half. Also, if I can’t row, what do you suggest? I do have a lat machine and a reverse hyper machine.
I’m just one of the mortals pushing his own limits. Time to renew our thinking, I suspect, train with commonsense, and pay closer and wiser attention to muscle exertion and stimulation through more isolated movements, less weight and more-focused reps.
In other words, readjust and relearn, have the courage and brains to accept new realities; don’t further endanger your system.
You just might be surprised and gratified how much training joy and satisfaction and productivity there is in the wisely modified training approach. I was.
About the rowing, I’m reluctant to say. Pulldowns are ok, and one-arm rows while leaning for support, if you go moderately light and thoughtfully (remember word rupture when you get rambunctious).
Start looking into physical therapy and hip-mobility moves. Always warm up… well. Use back-support benches, but don’t think they are the answer to relieving stress on vulnerable regions.
Ask your doc about the value of an inversion bench for treatment. Repair might be an option.
God’s strength… Dave
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on March 11th, 2008 in Injuries and illness by Dave Draper