Can a person with bulging annulus at L3, L4, and L5 regions and left lower back pain work out in the gym?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Can I work out in the gym with left low back pain? The scan report shows a bulging annulus at L3, L4, and L5 regions. Is it serious, or can I work out in the gym?

Answered by Mohammed Wajid

Education:

DPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Wajid is a physiotherapy and fitness expert specializing in rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and pain management. He combines physiotherapy techniques with acupuncture and holistic approaches to improve mobility, support recovery, and enhance overall physical well-being for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

  1. As reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) show disk bulge, it is not good nor adviced to lift weights which causes more severe nerve damage. Instead, take proper treatment for disk bulges at a nearby physiotherapy clinic. Then, the issue can be resolved, and the pain gets relieved.
  2. After a week of physiotherapy sessions, ask for lower back strengthening exercises, do that exercises for a month, then you can start gym with reduced or light weights.
  3. Apply a hot pack twice daily to keep muscles relaxed and maintain proper posture.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Answered by Mohammed Wajid
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 13, 2022
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

Education:

DPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Wajid is a physiotherapy and fitness expert specializing in rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and pain management. He combines physiotherapy techniques with acupuncture and holistic approaches to improve mobility, support recovery, and enhance overall physical well-being for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

DPT

Professional Bio:

Dr. Mohammed Wajid is a physiotherapy and fitness expert specializing in rehabilitation, musculoskeletal care, and pain management. He combines physiotherapy techniques with acupuncture and holistic approaches to improve mobility, support recovery, and enhance overall physical well-being for his patients.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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