A member asked:

Can i do weight lifting if i have lumbar spondylosis at 28 from 3 months only? first i was diagnosed with l5 bulge and pt made it spondylosis!:(

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: First check w/ your ors before u begin a wt. Lifting program. At your age w/ unilateral spondylolisis i would avoid squats, power cleans and dead lifts.Other exercises ( esp. Upper body)are usually ok. If your surgeon thinks u are at risk for spondyilisthesis or worsening pain i would follow his advice. He knows how signifigant the 'crack ' is in your back, the chances it will heal and progression.

Answered 12/5/2013

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