herniated disc and lifting weights

jaymesjourney
jaymesjourney Posts: 85
in Fitness and Exercise
This has probably been asked before so I apologize in advance!

In November I found out I have a herniated disc on my L5(lower back). I was doing really awesome with lifting weights and i know thats key to losing weight. Since then I haven't even picked up a weight in fear of having to have another surgery added to my list. I've lost a few more pounds and noticed the pain in my back has quit hurting. I want to start lifting again BUT I'm afraid of repeating what I did before. Does anyone have some good weight training excerises I can do to start lifting again without hurting my back or something that helps with back pain?


ETA: I also had surgery on my right knee back in 05 since I would dislocate it every month or so. I only have a ROM in both knees less than 90 degree angle so squats are next to impossible for me to do.

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  • lovemitch125
    lovemitch125 Posts: 257 Member
    Try less weight, so not to strain, but more reps, so as to tone.
  • jaymesjourney
    jaymesjourney Posts: 85
    Try less weight, so not to strain, but more reps, so as to tone.


    Ok! I will have to try that. Start off back at 5 pound weights. Would you recommend free weights or machines?

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