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A member asked:
Doctor said i have pitched nerve and it will go away on its own. should i still lift weights though?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: Absolutely no. You can definatively make it worse. Wait for your pain to go away.
Answered 8/14/2014
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Dr. Kass is correct: And I'd add the following: AND THEN, SOME. Consolidation of a compression nerve problem can be spontaneous but even when the pain is completely gone, heavy physical exertion or activities should still be guarded against for at least another 2-4 weeks depending upon how severe the initial injury was. Go back TOO early & you're at risk for reinjury that can really force you out for even longer.
Answered 8/14/2014
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