I recently herniated a disc in my lumbar spine and went from not being to dress myself --- to seven days later running 5km.
In this video, I share my low back rehab program, that I used to fix my slipped disc, as well as what I did in the gym to get me back from rehab-based movements to performance-based exercises.
FYI: this video is my own personal journey and is intended to educate. If you have low back pain, please see a health care professional.
Links to anti-inflammatory studies I refer to in the video:
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/anti-inflammatory-drugs-may-lead-to-chronic-pain
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3158445/
https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-medication/potential-risks-and-complications-nsaids
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