As people get older, some people begin to suffer from degenerative disc disease or DDD. This occurs when the intervertebral disc between the vertebrae begins to wear and is damaged. If your back pain spreads over the thighs and hips, you may have DDD. Weight lifting may help improve your DDD symptoms, but you should not start lifting weights without first discussing it with your doctor or physiotherapist.
Certain types of weightlifting may be beneficial for people with DDD. (Source: Wavebreakmedia / iStock / Getty Images) Stable Program
If you have low back pain caused by DDD, your physiotherapist may ask you Stabilizing treatment procedures involve using your body to exercise to increase the weight of your core muscles. This can help you prepare for safe weight lifting, further strengthening your muscles and reducing back pain. Examples of stable exercises include lying on your back, walking your feet, bridges and lying on your stomach, and lifting the opposite arms and legs
Weight Training
Once you The doctor or physiotherapist approves the weight training and chooses to strengthen the back, abdomen, legs and arms to limit the pressure on the spine during daily activities. When lifting weights, pause the top before losing weight, as a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in 2001 found that this combination of dynamic and static weight training is the most effective way to increase chronic lower back pain. muscle.
Weightlifting
Take measures to limit the risk of further injury during weight training. Use low weight and higher repetition instead of heavy weights, try using the machine instead of free weight, and use the viewer when using free weight. Ask your doctor if he recommends that you wear a weight belt when lifting to help protect your back.
Notes
If you have a degenerative disc disease, talk to your doctor or physiotherapist to determine which exercise you should show how much weight you should lift. For people with back problems, it is not recommended to perform certain sports, including death, snatch, jerk and squat, as these are more likely to happen to your back. [1twenty three]
