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Dr. Mohammad Salem

Dr. Mohammad Salem

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الأسئلة المجابة 34030 | نسبة الرضا 98.6%

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Hi there , I have been diagnosed with multiple...

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Hi there , I have been diagnosed with multiple lumbar spine discs the main one is L4-L5 "dehydration " causing localized lower back pain and minor one L5-S1 . no numbness or extended pain . I have just taken a facet joint injections yesterday. however I am an athlete and I don't want to stop working out at gym ... additional info I am a 41Y Male , height 174 cm ,weight 86 and 15% body fat . today i have pain arround the injections area and my questions :1- how long it takes to get rid off after procedure pain ? 2- the most important when I can get back to gym ? and is there any recommendation or training guidance? thanks
Doctor's Assistant: Have you seen a doctor about this yet? What medications are you taking?
!!!! yes pls read above
Doctor's Assistant: Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know?
I lost in the last few months 10 kg and I dropped the hypertension medication dosage to half

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Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

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الأسئلة المجابة 14621 | نسبة الرضا 99.1%

Dear Customer
Welcome, and thank you for trusting us

Can I lift weights with a herniated disc?


Yes and you can safely incorporate strength training back into your workout program.

Start with these Exercises


Firstly try to alleviate the pain you can Try laying prone on your elbows to see if it alleviates your pain


These following Exercises you can do ?
  • first phase ?
  1. Deadbug
  2. Bird Dog
  3. Hip Hinge
  • After 4 weeks you can do the followings:
  • secnd phase ?
  1. Side Planks
  2. Push-Pull Exercise
  3. Unilateral Press & Unilateral Row
  4. Strengthening and Rotation
  • The last one :
  1. Chops & Lifts
I don't advice you to work out at gym with lifting Exercises without conrolling your pain
Exercising is an effective way to strengthen and stabilize your low back muscles and prevent further injury and pain

?Gym Exercises You Can Do With a Slipped Disc

  1. Lower Back Stretch
  2. Aerobic Exercise
  3. Crunches
  4. Plank
  5. Back Extensions

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so I should get rid off pain first by dowing the above recommended excersises to be able go back to gym and strengthening my back using low to moderate weights ?

إجابة الخبير: Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Licensed Doctor

الأسئلة المجابة 14621 | نسبة الرضا 99.1%

Yes , I advice you to follow the above recommended excersises 

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dear dr. as I mentioned earlier I am a moderate hypertensive patient but its very controllable < 120/70 and Av. heart beat at rest arround 65 with 40 mg micardis . today am in pain after yesterday facet join injections but suddenly I felt my heart is beating fast I checked my BP and pulse I found them very high BP 145/93 and my heart beating rate is 90 ! is that due to this pain ?

إجابة الخبير: Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Licensed Doctor

الأسئلة المجابة 14621 | نسبة الرضا 99.1%

blood measurement is good and it is due to stress and pain you feel it
your pulse is very good

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thx

إجابة الخبير: Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Dr. Abdelreheem Jammal

Licensed Doctor

الأسئلة المجابة 14621 | نسبة الرضا 99.1%

You are welcome
Kind Regards

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Dr, I have strong localized lumbar pain after the facet joint steroid injection yesterday. along with a pain killer shall I use warm compresses or warm water bag ? also do u recommend valtfast or ibuprofen in my case ? I know normally after such procedure the pain will be elevated but for how long this pain will stay ?

إجابة الخبير: Dr. Mohammad Salem

Dr. Mohammad Salem

Dr. Mohammad Salem

Licensed Doctor

الأسئلة المجابة 34030 | نسبة الرضا 98.6%

Both drugs are NSAIDs thus you can use any of them. Warm packs is good choice

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