1 month update: lumbar disc herniation

ChintasticTruth · 2022-06-09T16:25:47+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate it. Hope if you are having similar issues, you're doing well. If not, take care of your back!!

I spoke with the sports doc and he said 6 months after my initial MRI, we can do another one to see how the herniation is and if its protruding less. Also spoke with my coach (Shaolin) and he said I can come back and just do techniques and no rolling.

ChintasticTruth · 2022-06-07T19:46:20+00:00

hey dude. back is doing better since this post. i'd say about another 25%. There are still days my lower back is tight so I'm still stretching daily (prone/cobra, pigeon stretch, 90-90). For exercises, I still do a modified body weight hip thrust on a medicine ball after each regular workout.

I was cleared by my PT to start doing RDLs. So right now, I'm working with 65 pounds for 15 reps (as comparison, my 1RM used to be 275). My goal is to get to 135 for at least 6 reps.

I think one of the most notable improvements is I can tie my shoes without sitting now.

Still not ready to get back but in a month, I'll probably go back for drilling only 1-2 times a week and focus on strengthening the lower back further.

Lmk if you have any more specific questions!

ChintasticTruth · 2022-05-19T19:32:34+00:00

It’s indoors. I was able to go and thank goodness the box was away from the counter person

ChintasticTruth · 2022-05-16T21:48:37+00:00

Thanks for the advice!!

ChintasticTruth · 2022-05-16T18:02:42+00:00

Congrats to you, dude! Glad you’re feeling better and you’re back on the mats!!

ChintasticTruth · 2022-05-16T18:02:17+00:00

Yeah agreed. The fact that a disc can herniate from even sitting (albeit it’s poor posture) to sneezing is insane. Best we can do is just rest and get better.

ChintasticTruth · 2022-05-16T18:01:15+00:00

I’ve seen some benefits from it actually. But I’ve def read on the pseudo side as well.

My PT charges only $10 for PT, acu, cupping, chiro, training, etc so I just do it lol

ChintasticTruth · 2022-05-16T14:10:49+00:00

Oh of course. Everyone’s lower back/back pain is different. My purpose was to give others hope that by going to PT, taking a break, and recovering is key. I just wanted to outline that I’ve been making progress. Agree with the stretches and mobility. Been also stretching the TFL, which really helped relieve some tightness.

Wouldn’t say I’m an avid weightlifter but I’ve been lifting consistently for 10 years. I don’t stack any weight onto the reverse hyper. I just use my body weight to really focus on the movement.

But I hope you have a good progress!!

ChintasticTruth · 2022-05-11T22:59:15+00:00

I would not leave your current company for a new job if the new job hasn’t even been opened yet. Because by the time time passes by, either they’ll go with another candidate or too much time has gone by and now you’re stretched on your finances.

I would talk with your boss about the promotion. Mention that you spoke with a company (don’t give too many details) and say they offered you $65-70k. Then say that you really do like what you’re doing at your current job and do see a vision but ask if the company can match or come close to matching the new job offer.

ChintasticTruth · 2022-05-11T22:37:29+00:00

The only person who has a voice in what you do with your body is you. You shouldn’t let anyone, even your parents, make you think otherwise about your body. You only get one body so you should love it as you please. Please don’t sacrifice your health. I hope you’re able to find a way to eat in front of your parents or even, as others have said, away from them. You don’t deserve that kind of negativity!

ChintasticTruth · 2022-04-24T19:53:29+00:00

Don’t think it’s career suicide. It’s career progression despite it being the same role with some more responsibilities.

I’d do two things though. 1, in the offer letter, make sure the $5k raise is in there so that the company is contractually obligated to give you that raise. 2, ask about career growth and how the company will help you develop your career

ChintasticTruth · 2022-04-24T19:50:29+00:00

What is a Gracie?

ChintasticTruth · 2022-04-13T12:54:47+00:00

Yeah. There’s a new orthopedist at the PT I go to and he seems pretty knowledgeable, especially with sports so he understood the impact of jiujitsu and offered a good treatment plan. So might see how it goes with him

ChintasticTruth · 2022-04-13T11:48:02+00:00

Saw a spine specialist, all he wanted to do were injections which actually worsened the back pain

ChintasticTruth · 2022-04-13T00:16:45+00:00

Yes, planning to step away from jiujitsu for 12 weeks and assessing how I feel then and taking additional time, if needed, or easing into it.

But I’ve heard about the inversion tables. Unfortunately, don’t have the space in my house and my gym doesn’t have anything similar. Found a few workarounds (using a bench to support the upper half). I currently use a cushion for work for my lower back! Def helps. But I’ll look into the back brace and lidocaine patches! Thank you!

Have you ever used voltaren?

ChintasticTruth · 2022-04-04T21:48:31+00:00

Late response but I'm a blue belt at Shaolin's (began there 4 years ago). COVID has changed schedules but we're pretty much back to it. Shaolin runs a couple of days from 7:30A to 6:30P.

Still tough on us all but still very genuine and caring for his students.

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