I wasnt feeling very motivated to train after a long day at work, but i forced myself to the gym anyway. i was trying a deadlift 1 rep max (170kg) and my form got a bit sloppy, then i felt a sharp pain just above my tailbone. The next day i woke up hell sore so i iced it 3 times a day and took 1 week off the gym. The pain was gone so i went back to the gym and did a light workout, then the next day i woke up and it was even worse then when i first injured it, so i saw a chiropracter and she reckoned ive done a disc.
I wasnt feeling very motivated to train after a long day at work, but i forced myself to the gym anyway. i was trying a deadlift 1 rep max (170kg) and my form got a bit sloppy, then i felt a sharp pain just above my tailbone. The next day i woke up hell sore so i iced it 3 times a day and took 1 week off the gym. The pain was gone so i went back to the gym and did a light workout, then the next day i woke up and it was even worse then when i first injured it, so i saw a chiropracter and she reckoned ive done a disc.
I'm sorry for your condition and I hope you recover, but is it stupid back or stupid brain?
I got ct scans, no evidence of disc herniation or spinal canal narrowing, no bony abnormality identified. The doctor said its torn ligaments, so i asked if there was anything to speed up recovery and he said it should heal itself in about 2 months but i could see a physio if i wanted, altho he said rest, ice and time is all that is needed. Thoughts?
As far as disc injuries to the spine, Xrays show very little in the way of detail. CT scans show a fair bit more, while MRI's are the king of detail.
Unfortunately, since Xrays are the cheapest on the public health system, that's what we get sent for.
In all honesty, if any of you guys suffer a back injury that's causing significant discomfort, don't waste time with xrays. Ask for a referral for an MRI, pay the extra and know that what ever they find will be the most accurate answer you can hope for. It will then place you in an excellent situation to get advice on the best remedy.
If you've read my training diary, you'll see I've had more than my fair share of disc injuries, only fixed by surgery. In many cases, that is one fucked up road to travel and something quite easily avoided with a bit of due care. I can assure you, 2 months of no gym training sure beats 1.5years of hardly being able to get out of bed.
Please take care of your backs. They are never the same once injured. Never. Ever.
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