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What are the main exercises to avoid with a herniated disk?

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Weight lifting: In general, weight lifting . A rowing machine as well if having active symptoms. Weight lifting on a bench with smaller loads and higher reps may be ok if not reproducing pain but any dead lifts or squats should be avoided. Running is ok unless it aggravates symptoms.

Answered 8/11/2012

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