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As a former personal trainer turned physical therapist please see a physical therapist. Preferably a clinic that sees patients one on one and if you can find one, a therapist with advanced certifications like OCS or more than just a "PT" behind their name.
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I literally just treated a patient like you today! Your best bet is to see a physical therapist or a good solid chiropractor. Speaking as a PT, we love seeing patients like you who are motivated and focused more on their lack of function than the pain. I don't want to speak negatively of primary care physicians or massage…
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I'm a PT. I see about a 50-50 success rate for epidural lasting 3 weeks to a year. I also don't see a lot of people that I should see because they get the shot first and feel great. I would suggest following up with a good physical therapist for at least one session for a good evaluation and a solid home exercise plan.…
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When I have worked out in the mornings, I would always have a loud alarm clock set in the room next to me with my pre-workout next to it ready to go. I would get up to turn the alarm off, take my pre-workout and hit the snooze button. 9 minutes later I'd wake up again to the alarm and the pre-workout beginning to work. I'd…
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I'm a PT and exercise physiology. My warms ups and belt usage depends on the patient/client. If you don't know how to properly brace your core, the belt won't matter. I prefer belts only for heavy lifting 5 reps or less. Above that I strongly suggest not using a belt in order to focus on training proper bracing for lifts.…
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Skip the MD and go see a physical therapist first.
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Do not listen to your primary care doctor when it concerns exercise movements. Go see an ortho or better yet, see a PT. I'm a PT. Please go see a PT and make your life much easier.
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Just started using it and I can see that I will probably be on here too much like everyone else.
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Heaviest 218 (now) Lightest as an adult 171 (track season back in high school) 6'1"
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Skip the medical doctor, go see a physical therapist. You definitely will waste less time and get a good answer by going to a PT asap. If you had questions on how to find a good one let me know. I'm a PT btw.
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_dracarts_: there are a few things to consider at this point. How long have you had the pain and what kind of measure have to taken to treat it? You could have a consequential facet dysfunction or active trigger point after an injury like that which would need to be. You could also be constantly reagrevating it each day if…
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The disc itself or the gel within the disc itself may be pinching the nerve, but likely just the disc. The disc can and will move back toward where it should be with corrective exercises. From the sounds of it and with your current health you should have a pretty good prognosis with conservative measures. Good luck!
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How many calories are you getting per day? In general, the way to pack in lbs if you are chronically skinny is go load up on liquid calories on top of what you eat. They are less satiating than solid foods. So protein drinks tend to be your best bet. Milk if you haven't become anti-dairy.
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What are your goals?
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I am a physical therapist as I would have no idea what is going on without a good evaluation. If you have questions on finding a good PT I can help. Good luck!
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I'll preface by first saying in a physical therapist. You most likely have a disc issue. Congrats on the PR, but you would be well served going to see a PT. Avoid any kind of lumbar flexion activities at this point. Do not do roman chair extensions, that is way to much force on the discs. Do not do leg press as it will…
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She may have you on some kind of upper body/lower body split from what it sounds like. She'll be alright in terms of staying with her for a month. It's a great way to kick off an exercise habit!
