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hey guys i need some advice. I was recently diagnosed with a L4\L5 herniated disc (slipped disc) and was told to rest for a while. What I want to know is that can I do simple exercises such as crunches, pushups, pullups and cycling during this period or should I totally refrain from physical activity?
refrain from putting pressure from any of the exercises you mentioned above -- after examining you, a doctor might allow walking depending on the severity of your problem
Hi,
I have not gone thru all the thread--but here is my input---I am almost 56 and my blood pressure at rest is like 115/70---i am 6 ft tall and250 lbs +.
I used to workout 3-4 hours a day or jog---sometimes averaging 35-40 miles a week---my weight at that time---220-240 lbs range. In the 80's---90's my pulse while lying down was like 55---60---Did heavy weights and dumbells----. On a good day I would lift 100 lbs on each hand ---.
Now I know that it was sheer stupidity---my shoulder bones are sort of bent backwards due to lifting that kind of weight----my knee joints and ankles are totally worn out---and so are my bottom vertebrae---in the x rays---the cartiledge is gone.
I wish that when I was working out---the gyms had large frame pictures of worn out joints and vertebrae posted on the walls to discourage extreme heavy weightlifting----and excessive running on the street.
So here is a not to do list-----don't lift to show off----don't do extra heavy lifting---remember you ethnic background when doing heavy weight training---don't over do yourself in order to impress others---.
Don't run on the pavement for long distances----the tarmac or concrete kills your joints---run on a treadmill----.
And the most important---if you jog---then replace your joggers often---don't let them completely wear off before shopping for new ones---. If you are over 200 lbs around 6ft---be careful running long distances---.
For long distance running---SAUCONY is an excellent brand---one of my friends ran L A marathons recommended them to me.
Now some healthy tidbits----.
Anyone with HIGH CHOLESTROL---if you have not started on any medication yet---try BLACK EYE PEAS---3 to 5 bowls a day----just sprinkle some salt pepper red pepper and lemon and chopped tomatoes and onions---that's eat and eat and eat and eat---you will be surprised after 4 months---. Good luck.
In the u s you can get them in a can----so 2 to 3 cans a days would do wonders.
triflex by gnc has helped some of my relatives