Yep that's right 4 of them. Happened last Wednesday during my lunch break workout. Had one foot out the door, keys in hand but though hell, I still have enough "in the tank" for one more burnout set of stiff-leg deads. Bad idea obviously. Grabbed the 115's and on the first rep right at the transition to concentric SNAP!!! Audible from 5 feet away I shit you not. Immediately paralyzed, collapsed to the floor like a wet noodle and waited in agony for the EMT's to arrive.
After 2 nights in the hospital because pain was too intense for anything that I could self administer if sent home and MRI scans revealing a multi-level herniation at L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 along with some other degeneration present I am left wondering what my chances of ever training even close to what I was previously doing.
I am 25, young and resilient but I know that an injury of this type and magnitude could very well shut the doors on any hopes of continuing any sort of training/bodybuilding/powerlifting routine ever again in my life.
Anyone ever experience multiple disc herniation and have successful outcomes returning to previous levels or even surpassing their former training poundages and intensities? The more I hit the forums and boards for answers the more my fears are confirmed that I will never again be the same and be in for a life filled with chronic pain, lots of medications, and possibly numerous surgeries. I meet with the spine/neurosurgeon tomorrow who thankfully I have worked with several times so hopefully he doesn't beat around the bush but in all honesty I am scared. I know there is so much more to life than lifting weights and I am a man of many hobbies and interests but I will be the first to admit that my life revolves around training, the gym, fitness and physical activity in general.
Any advice, opinions or experiences are very greatly appreciated. Thanks
After 2 nights in the hospital because pain was too intense for anything that I could self administer if sent home and MRI scans revealing a multi-level herniation at L2-L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 along with some other degeneration present I am left wondering what my chances of ever training even close to what I was previously doing.
I am 25, young and resilient but I know that an injury of this type and magnitude could very well shut the doors on any hopes of continuing any sort of training/bodybuilding/powerlifting routine ever again in my life.
Anyone ever experience multiple disc herniation and have successful outcomes returning to previous levels or even surpassing their former training poundages and intensities? The more I hit the forums and boards for answers the more my fears are confirmed that I will never again be the same and be in for a life filled with chronic pain, lots of medications, and possibly numerous surgeries. I meet with the spine/neurosurgeon tomorrow who thankfully I have worked with several times so hopefully he doesn't beat around the bush but in all honesty I am scared. I know there is so much more to life than lifting weights and I am a man of many hobbies and interests but I will be the first to admit that my life revolves around training, the gym, fitness and physical activity in general.
Any advice, opinions or experiences are very greatly appreciated. Thanks