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Suggest Ways To Take Care Of The Back While Exercising In The Gym

Hello doctor.. I suffered a minor disc compress 6 months before.. which is so far cured by frequent rope skips and running. May I ask you that can I start going Gym . .? If yes tel me how to take care of back while exercising in gym? Thank you very much.
Wed, 17 Dec 2014
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There are a few movements that you need to approach with extreme caution when recovering from a back injury:

Putting any weight overhead requires an extremely stable and active midline. This means having a solid hollow position. Do not take this movement too lightly.
Deadlifts are great for strengthening your posterior chain, but these have to be done correctly. Use light weights and focus on the biomechanics of the movement.
Back squats put a lot of stress on the posterior chain. For people who have had a disc issue, I advise waiting nine to twelve months of pain free exercise before going heavy on back squats.
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Suggest Ways To Take Care Of The Back While Exercising In The Gym

There are a few movements that you need to approach with extreme caution when recovering from a back injury: Putting any weight overhead requires an extremely stable and active midline. This means having a solid hollow position. Do not take this movement too lightly. Deadlifts are great for strengthening your posterior chain, but these have to be done correctly. Use light weights and focus on the biomechanics of the movement. Back squats put a lot of stress on the posterior chain. For people who have had a disc issue, I advise waiting nine to twelve months of pain free exercise before going heavy on back squats.