A 20-year-old male asked:
is it okay to keep bodybuilding with a herniated disk?
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Dr. Paul Grin answered
36 years experience Pain Management
It is OK: You can have a herniated disk without knowing it. Herniated disks sometimes show up on spinal images of people who have no symptoms of a disk problem. If you have symptoms, there are many simple actions you can take right at home to help treat and reduce back/neck pain from a herniated disc.
Rec.: consult with your treating physician for more information and proper pt.
Answered on Apr 30, 2014
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No effect: This will have no effect on body shape.
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