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re: Pinched nerve in my upper back
Posted on 4/30/24 at 1:16 pm to bamaguy17
Posted on 4/30/24 at 1:16 pm to bamaguy17
Doc called me today, i have a broad based disc bulge at C5-C6-C7. Having injections Friday and start PT next week. Guess I'm heading to the commercial gym for machine exercises. Might as well become a gym bro.
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Posted on 4/30/24 at 2:46 pm to bamaguy17
I have dealt with this for over a decade. Injections and PT have helped immensely. I will say though that I have had to start lifting smarter, not harder. I have also had this procedure mentioned to me by my current provider, is not covered by insurance and only performed on the cervical spine at a clinics in Texas and Florida. Might be worth a look if you have the means and are willing to pay out of pocket.
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This post was edited on 4/30/24 at 4:00 pm
Posted on 4/30/24 at 10:07 pm to GhostofLesticleMiles
Can anyone point me to info on what I can do? Everything I find is all about back injury. Basically, I know I can’t deadlift or squat, but is there a variation I can do? Like belt squats, leg press, lunges, glute bridge, DB RDLs?
Posted on 5/1/24 at 8:10 am to bamaguy17
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Can anyone point me to info on what I can do? Everything I find is all about back injury. Basically, I know I can’t deadlift or squat, but is there a variation I can do? Like belt squats, leg press, lunges, glute bridge, DB RDLs?
Figure that out during PT. You will want to address the back first, obviously, but you shouldn't give up leg work. Leg press and leg machines should be fine as those support the rest of your body and tend to isolate the legs during the movement. DB Lunges and DB RDL should be fine to do, but I would start out at a lower weight and aim for higher reps. If that doesn't bother your back, work your way back up slowly to heavier weights.
When I went to PT for my neck, they said no weights on your shoulders, but you can do lighter barbell DL and DB squats/lunges. When I went for my back, pretty much the same thing, but they said a Smith machine would be fine for squats since it is somewhat supported on the sides and you won't get off balance like you might doing barbell work. They were more concerned about rotation than weight.
Posted on 8/7/24 at 11:04 am to TU Rob
An update on this post and another issue arises. Did PT for 6 weeks and was totally back to normal. The PT instructed me to listen to my body and not cut out any lifts unless it hurt. I continued as normal, but cut out deadlifts, and used SLDL and RDL's.
No issues for 2 months. Now, on my right side this time, I have pain in my rhomboid, shoulder, tricep, numb fingers, pec, elbow, loss of grip strength. It's ridiculous. PT seems to think I have thoracic outlet syndrome.
Nothing I do in the gym hurts. In fact, all my symptoms go away when I'm lifting, walking, or lying down. Standing or sitting in the car is what hurts.
I'm going to continue with PT exercises, cut out barbell squats and flat bench press. I'm going with Hack Squat machine and incline bench or DB bench. I'll see what that does for me.
ETA: also went to a medical masseuse who also used to be a PT and he's shocked my lower back doesn't hurt because one leg is a little longer than the other. Probably from years of favoring my left side because of a "bad" right knee (that went away after starting squats 5 years ago).
No issues for 2 months. Now, on my right side this time, I have pain in my rhomboid, shoulder, tricep, numb fingers, pec, elbow, loss of grip strength. It's ridiculous. PT seems to think I have thoracic outlet syndrome.
Nothing I do in the gym hurts. In fact, all my symptoms go away when I'm lifting, walking, or lying down. Standing or sitting in the car is what hurts.
I'm going to continue with PT exercises, cut out barbell squats and flat bench press. I'm going with Hack Squat machine and incline bench or DB bench. I'll see what that does for me.
ETA: also went to a medical masseuse who also used to be a PT and he's shocked my lower back doesn't hurt because one leg is a little longer than the other. Probably from years of favoring my left side because of a "bad" right knee (that went away after starting squats 5 years ago).
This post was edited on 8/7/24 at 11:10 am
Posted on 8/8/24 at 7:40 am to bamaguy17
I had something similar last year and bought a trap bar - love it. If i drop my hips low the movement is much more squat than deadlift.
I did trap bar and bulg split squats for months, along with sled work and Nordic curls. Once I resumed back squats I was actually stronger and more proficient than before.
On the other stuff, I can’t recommend Crossover Symmetry enough. I know it’s a bit overpriced and you can cobble it together on your own, but it resolved a border line thoracic outlet syndrome of mine back in 2013.
Look up “nerve glides/slides” for some movements that are surprisingly effective as well
I did trap bar and bulg split squats for months, along with sled work and Nordic curls. Once I resumed back squats I was actually stronger and more proficient than before.
On the other stuff, I can’t recommend Crossover Symmetry enough. I know it’s a bit overpriced and you can cobble it together on your own, but it resolved a border line thoracic outlet syndrome of mine back in 2013.
Look up “nerve glides/slides” for some movements that are surprisingly effective as well
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