Weight training with back problems

Emmatyan

Hello! My question is for those who have back problems (scoliosis, protrusions etc). The trainer in my gym is not qualified in trainings with back problems so here I am asking people around.
1. Do you do deadlifts, squats with weights, abd everything else that involves loading your spine? Is there a certain way to do it or you should avoid it?
2. Do you do special exercises for the back? (Hyperextension and such)
3. How do you feel after the gym? Does your back hurt? (My back usually hurts a lot after back exercises, so I can't really tell if they do me something good or bad)
Any other stories, experiences, tips and questions are welcome:)

Cardenmf

I have found doing kettlebell workouts helps my back feel better. I have a partially bulging disk around my L3. However, you really need to find someone who is RKC certified to make sure you're doing it right for a little bit, or you can make things worse. I do not do deadlifts or weighted squats.

Emmatyan

Cardenmf wrote: »

I have found doing kettlebell workouts helps my back feel better. I have a partially bulging disk around my L3. However, you really need to find someone who is RKC certified to make sure you're doing it right for a little bit, or you can make things worse. I do not do deadlifts or weighted squats.

I never thought kettlebell is any different from the usual weight... Thanks!

sijomial

Different back problems require different ways of managing the injury and different training techniques.
I've got several badly compressed lumbar discs from multiple herniations and need to avoid vertical spinal compression as that causes nerve impingement.

Very rarely do squats or deadlifts (have to keep the weight so low they don't actually have a lot of benefit for me) and have to be cautious on shoulder press, I can lift about double seated compared to standing as I can isolate my lower back to a large degree whilst seated.

What has helped enormously is strengthening progressively my core and abs muscles to help support my back. Compared to five years ago my capabilities and back health have transformed more than I could ever have hoped.

Walter__

sijomial wrote: »

Different back problems require different ways of managing the injury and different training techniques.
I've got several badly compressed lumbar discs from multiple herniations and need to avoid vertical spinal compression as that causes nerve impingement.

Very rarely do squats or deadlifts (have to keep the weight so low they don't actually have a lot of benefit for me) and have to be cautious on shoulder press, I can lift about double seated compared to standing as I can isolate my lower back to a large degree whilst seated.

What has helped enormously is strengthening progressively my core and abs muscles to help support my back. Compared to five years ago my capabilities and back health have transformed more than I could ever have hoped.

^ I completely agree with this. It all depends on the type of injury you have.

I have a posterior disc bulge in my lower back and do anything so long as I don't go into flexion. I feel just fine.

Knowing your body well enough to differentiate between pain and actual soreness is another big thing. If you're a beginner, you might not be able to tell if your muscles are just sore or if you actually strained/injured something in your back.