How's it going everyone?? Well last week I messed up my lower back but luckily its not a messed up disc or anything really severe, but bad enough where its still tight/uncomfortable bending over, picking something up, etc. Actually, the x-rays shows I had a fractured spine (either born w/ it or happened and I never knew), on top of extra curvature in my lower spine that puts pressure on the posterior joints of my spine instead of my discs. Anyways, I started the chiro therapy and starting phys therapy soon too.
Here's my x-ray to show what I mean:
However, being pretty stubborn I don't want to give up lifting, especially since I am right in the beginning of a sponsored log and don't want to lose any muscle size/strength. I just want to see what kind of exercises/routines I can do that will still give me results without halting my healing. I figured chest shouldn't be a problem especially if I use proper form and don't arch my lower back, but I figure trying to do back, legs, and even standing bi's exercises could aggravate my back, but are there any exercises where I can still work legs and back that will not use my lower back, and maybe even help my back heal?? I know doing back extensions can help with the muscles around my spine, but I'm wondering if you guys think I can get away with light squats, seated machine rows, leg extensions, seated calf press, etc.
Any tips/info would be greatly appreciated.. THANKS!!
Here's my x-ray to show what I mean:
However, being pretty stubborn I don't want to give up lifting, especially since I am right in the beginning of a sponsored log and don't want to lose any muscle size/strength. I just want to see what kind of exercises/routines I can do that will still give me results without halting my healing. I figured chest shouldn't be a problem especially if I use proper form and don't arch my lower back, but I figure trying to do back, legs, and even standing bi's exercises could aggravate my back, but are there any exercises where I can still work legs and back that will not use my lower back, and maybe even help my back heal?? I know doing back extensions can help with the muscles around my spine, but I'm wondering if you guys think I can get away with light squats, seated machine rows, leg extensions, seated calf press, etc.
Any tips/info would be greatly appreciated.. THANKS!!
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