Degenerating Disc Disorder, What to do with back workout?

[TheButchQueen]

Apparently I have a Degenerating Disc in my lower back. As I approach 40 "degenerating" is not a word i like to hear, so I'm wondering how I can get around this issue with my back workouts?

 

[hardrock]

I have the same thing. Started from a back injury Oct 2010. I was 34. Since, I have made slow progress in certain moves in the gym. I can squat, but not too heavy. Anything over 315 and I hurt for days or more. Same with deads and bent over bb rows. I use a lot of machines now for legs and back.

Just the way it is. When I hurt my back I had to get wheeled into the ER in a wheelchair. Doc says there is no cure. Now I just go by feel. L1 & L2 are what I damaged and they are not going to get better. I also do a lot more core work before back or leg day now.

Best of luck. I am going to get an inversion table at some point too.

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[searay]

lots of core work to keep ur back as strong as possible. maybe get some physical therapy for professional advice to keep things from getting worse over time.