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[trulytoned]

if i cracked a disc am i done back training for life?

[trulytoned]

x rays came back, i have herniated discs.... any tips to deal with this?

[drkaje]

You can't see discs on an X-ray unless they're calcified.

[trulytoned]

chiroprator took them

[diamond]

You were told it was herniated discs from an x-ray?

Did you have any scans done at all? Or just an x-ray?

If it definately is herniated disc, the best thing to do is just rest, no fast/rapid movements etc. If there is a lot of pain, then pain killers etc. Your chiropractor should give you plenty of advice on what to do and what not to do. Physical therapy is also sometimes an option...

For now, until you are given advice or more information from someone about it (because everyone is different) I would just rest as much as possible.

[drkaje]

Unless there's a pathological condition you can't appreciate discs on X-ray.

You can see evidence of a disc injury: Reduced height between vertebrae, misallignment, calcification, vaccum sign, etc... Thatmight be what he means.

An MRI is best for seeing discs.

[trulytoned]

He showed me the scan and pointed out how the discs should be straight. Mine are bent upwards

[super633]

If you have insurance go see a neurosurgeon and get a myelogram. I have been struggling with 2 herniated disk for the over 6 months. Several conservative care options for helping alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with sciatica caused by herniated disk include heat/ice, medications, and epidural steroid injections. An epidural injection delivers steroids into the epidural space around spinal nerve roots to relieve back pain, leg pain, or other pain caused by irritated spinal nerves. The steroid used in the injection reduces the inflammation of those nerves, which is often the source of the pain. For more severe cases of sciatica, surgery may be considered. Educate yourself. Learn all of your options. Good luck.

[pornstaro]

I use an inversion table on occasion to help relieve the pressure on my two herniated discs.  This along with Advil have helped me manage my pain enough so I can lift weights (machine weights and not heavy) and do my cardio.

Once you've healed (I took a steroidal pack to help reduce the swelling) enough to move around and such, you need to concentrate on strengthening your core muscles so that they will compensate for the lack of strength around your injured discs.

As for me, no more squats or any heavy weights that push down on my torso (i.e. military presses, incline presses).  I now have to do upside-down push-ups instead of military presses.

[pumpster]

Don't bother asking here, quite obviously you have to get professional opinions from those familiar with detailed info on this.

[supasuprm]

brother nothing is impossible.
you need to lie down on a flat ground most of the time in a day. best would be not to worry and admit yourself in a centre.