Ep 21. Can I Perform Deadlifts With My L5-S1 Disc Bulge? | Dr Walter Salubro Chiropractor in Vaughan

Ep21. Can I Perform Deadlifts With My L5-S1 Disc Bulge? | Dr. Walter Salubro Chiropractor in Vaughan

Deadlifting with an L5-S1 Disc Bulge

Disc bulges are a common injury, especially among weightlifters and other athletes. The L5-S1 disc is located in the lower back, and a bulge here can cause pain and mobility problems. So, can you still deadlift with an L5-S1 disc bulge or an L4-S1 disc bulge?

The first thing you need to do is consult with your doctor or physical therapist. They will be able to give you the most accurate answer based on the severity of your injury. If they clear you for exercise, then there are a few things you need to keep in mind.

First, focus on alternatives to traditional deadlifts. Some examples of alternative exercises include:

• Bridges: Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Raise your hips off the ground until your thighs and torso are in line with each other, then hold for two seconds. Lower your hips back down to the starting position and repeat 10 times.

• Superman: Lie facing down on the ground with your arms extended in front of you and legs outstretched behind you. Simultaneously raise your arms and legs off the ground and hold for two seconds before lowering them back down to the starting position. Repeat 10 times.

• Hamstring Curls: Lie on your back with both legs extended straight up in the air. Use one leg at a time to curl your hips off the ground and bring your knees toward your chest before extending them back out straight again. Repeat 10 times on each leg. This will help reduce the risk of further injury.

If you have an L5-S1 disc bulge or an L4-L5 disc bulge, it's important to consult with a medical professional before attempting any exercises. If they give you the OK to exercise, then focus on alternatives to traditional deadlifts and use lighter weights than normal. Warming up and cooling down properly will also help reduce the risk of injury.

Dr. Walter Salubro - Back To Health Chiropractic Centre

Any questions, leave them in the comments section below.

Brought to you by:
Dr. Walter Salubro, Chiropractor in Vaughan

Come visit us at:
Back To Health Chiropractic Centre
20 Cranston Park Ave, #6, Maple, ON L6A 2W2

Call us at: [phone]

Connect with Dr. Walter Salubro:

** Channel / Videos Disclaimer **
The information provided in this channel, videos, and all comments and replies to comments/questions is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute medical, chiropractic, health or other advice of any kind or nature. The information provided is strictly for educational purposes. The viewing or receiving of information in this channel / videos / replies to comments does not create an advisory relationship of any nature. If you apply information in this channel / videos / replies to comments, you take full responsibility for your actions or inactions. This channel / videos / replies to comments is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to address, diagnose or treat any medical condition of any kind or nature. This channel / videos / replies to comments is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians or the professional advice of any other health care practitioner. The viewer or recipient of information in this channel / videos / replies to comments should regularly consult a physician and / or their primary health care provider in matters relating to their health. This channel / videos / replies to comments does not contain all information available regarding the subjects addressed in this channel / videos / replies to comments. This channel / videos / replies to comments has not been created to be specific to any individual’s needs. Every effort has been made to make this channel / videos / replies to comments as accurate as possible. However, there may be typographical and / or content errors or omissions. This channel / videos / replies to comments may contain information that is out-of-date, inaccurate or inapplicable. The creator has, and shall have, no liability or responsibility whatsoever to any person or entity regarding any matter related to this channel / videos / replies to comments and / or its contents, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, any loss or damage incurred, or alleged to have been incurred, directly or indirectly, in relation to the information, or application or non-application of the information, contained in this channel / videos / replies to comments.

[jonathankelly]

Totally agree since my accident back in may this year I stopped all dead lifts because I no how dangerous it is for my L5 S1. Now that I’m finally slowly getting back to normal.I’m happy with any small type of exercise I can do at the gym.because unfortunately this is for life .but it can be managed if one is very careful in their day to day life’s and understand life can continue as normal as long as you carry out your exercise

[amritpuri]

Spinal cord injury 5/6 compression how to treat that n explained excercise

[vinoth]

Hi Doctor!!! Can I lift by baby of 12 kg with Lumbar disc pain

[Wolf-rgih]

Hi doctor. Great vedio
So with this kind of injury. You most likely never. Be able to lift. Dead lifts ?
Or be normal again ?? I mean even if you don’t don’t do dead lifts ?

[shravanijasthi]

Once after taking proper chiropractor treatment for bulging discs like L4-L5 and L5-S1.
Will the bulging disc problem exist again? I mean after few months or years later