Can't squat anymore, but...

[pwr_machine]

...I have proof that I used to in my new avatar!

 

[louden_swain]

Now I know why you are called pwr_machine!!

You can always squat. . .you can find ways.

We will all help you as much as possible. Remember, you are now a bodybuilder (you are becoming one of us).

We need more bodybuilders around here to make some noise.

 

[ZGzaZ]

nice! is that a pr in that avatar? and how much?

 

[bigguns15]

He has a hitch in his get-along.

Oh gosh, you crack me up!

I'm a witness to pwr_machine's former squating ability

 

[spatts]

Congrats!!!

Thanks for 501 great posts. I hope you two are stickin' around.

 

[WarriorPL]

Why can't you squat anymore? I'm sorry i guess i missed something

 

[spatts]

Why can't you squat anymore? I'm sorry i guess i missed something

He has a hitch in his get-along.

 

[pwr_machine]

nice! is that a pr in that avatar? and how much?

Yep, it's a PR at 575 weighing 207.

 

[pwr_machine]

Why can't you squat anymore? I'm sorry i guess i missed something

I have mild degenerative disc disease. I tried to work through it, but the pain and stiffness was intolerable. So now, I'm pursuing bodybuilding.

 

[pwr_machine]

He has a hitch in his get-along.

Oh, so you saw my get-along, huh?

 

[spatts]

Wow, bigguns. I think you just won the award for the most outrageous post-order SNAFU.

 

[bigguns15]

Wow, bigguns. I think you just won the award for the most outrageous post-order SNAFU.

Damn computers!

 

[WarriorPL]

I have mild degenerative disc disease. I tried to work through it, but the pain and stiffness was intolerable. So now, I'm pursuing bodybuilding.

Sorry to hear and goodluck with the bodybuilding!

 

[pwr_machine]

Sorry to hear and goodluck with the bodybuilding!

It was quite a disappointment at first. Everyone has goals and it appears my powerlifting goals are out of reach. I'm a very competitive person and weight training is a HUGE part of my life. Guess that's why I'm leaning towards bodybuilding now.

 

[Debaser]

I heard active release techniques do wonders for degenerative disc disease. Hell, it does wonders for everything else, so I don't see why not.

To quote Dr. Leahy:

"The major cause of back problems is a process called cumulative trauma disorder. This is exactly what we've been talking about. You do something like work all day, standing or sitting, and typically the deeper back muscles in most people are not as strong as they should be, so they stay tight. This will form scar tissue inside the muscle. Now a couple of things happen. One, the scarring shrinks so it makes the muscle short and it blocks the circulation and hurts. Mechanically it's not correct, so then you start affecting the mechanics of the spine and the discs, resulting in degeneration."

 

[pwr_machine]

I heard active release techniques do wonders for degenerative disc disease. Hell, it does wonders for everything else, so I don't see why not.

I have been investigating some of the treatments out there. I know I don't want surgery. And I definately don't want it to progress any further. I'm also being realistic and thinking about the future...playing with kids and such one day.

 

[pwr_machine]

And I'm sure I'll hit an occasional bench meet when I get the urge to move some heavy weight!

 

[WarriorPL]

I threw my first two discs out of place and had them pushed back in.. still trying to recover. I hit light squats now (no more than 135) for reps and many exercises for recovery (thanks to revex). I hope to get back 100% for the fall and continue with my goals.

 

[SofaGeorge]

Pwr_machine... PM me tomorrow. There may be an odd but simple and effective treatment for your condition.

 

[pwr_machine]

Pwr_machine... PM me tomorrow. There may be an odd but simple and effective treatment for your condition.

Just shot you a PM.