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On Wednesday I had an MRI due to ongoing back problems. The results weren't too good. It turns out I have severely degenerated L5, that is also bulging. I have moderate degeneration of the L1, L2, L3, and L4 and severe endplate degeneration of the T11-12. I also have arthritis from L1 thru the L5. The bulge in the L5 is pushing on my spinal cord, causing the pain from my lower back down through my butt and leg.
I had my MRI consultation with a Low Back Specialist at the best Sports Orthopedic Center in the area. He told me my days of heavy lifting, running, and jumping are over.....at 41 years old. The big problems are the bulging disc pushing on my spinal cord and the arthritis. If the bulging disc gets worse it can lead to numbness in my leg and foot and also bouts of temporary paralysis of the leg. Disk Replacement Surgery is not an option I want to pursue at this point. As far as arthritis goes, I already know how painful osteoarthritis is in my right knee, the last thing I want is for it to happen in my lower back.
So, I'm supposed to avoid any pounding or jarring of the lower back. I'm also supposed to avoid any heavy loading of the lower back like heavy deadlifting, squatting, bent rows, etc. Pretty lame, Millhouse. I was feeling pretty sorry for myself, but you know, people get diagnosed with far worse things than some back problems every day. So I'll put a smile on my face, tweak my workouts and keep on rockin. Life is too damn short to sit around pouting. Plus my wife is 10 years younger than I am, I gotta get my shit together so I can keep up with her. My back feels great right now, so tomorrow it's back to the gym. Get in where you fit in.
I had my MRI consultation with a Low Back Specialist at the best Sports Orthopedic Center in the area. He told me my days of heavy lifting, running, and jumping are over.....at 41 years old. The big problems are the bulging disc pushing on my spinal cord and the arthritis. If the bulging disc gets worse it can lead to numbness in my leg and foot and also bouts of temporary paralysis of the leg. Disk Replacement Surgery is not an option I want to pursue at this point. As far as arthritis goes, I already know how painful osteoarthritis is in my right knee, the last thing I want is for it to happen in my lower back.
So, I'm supposed to avoid any pounding or jarring of the lower back. I'm also supposed to avoid any heavy loading of the lower back like heavy deadlifting, squatting, bent rows, etc. Pretty lame, Millhouse. I was feeling pretty sorry for myself, but you know, people get diagnosed with far worse things than some back problems every day. So I'll put a smile on my face, tweak my workouts and keep on rockin. Life is too damn short to sit around pouting. Plus my wife is 10 years younger than I am, I gotta get my shit together so I can keep up with her. My back feels great right now, so tomorrow it's back to the gym. Get in where you fit in.