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Ah bugger. If the MRI shows a prolapsed / ruptured disc and surgery is possible, go for it. Best thing I ever did after 6 months of pain.... almost instant relief.
Just a shame the NHS treatment pathways take so long until they refer you for an MRI.
I got back to training after surgery. Took a long time to build my back up, I was very careful not to go too fast.... But back to lifting heavy now
chrismanc
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I’ve been out for 5 months now with a suspected ruptured disc. Tried the full canon of physio, chiropractor, acupuncture to no avail. The Dr has finally agreed to refer me for a mri scan and then my options are either cortisone injection or surgery. I am on a cocktail of gabopentin and muscle relaxants until then. Super frustrating that I can’t train.