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I have herniated l3-l4, l4-l5. i'm athletic and do weight lifting for years. lately i had an acute episode of sciatica. the pain is almost gone, however i still have some numbness on my foot. is it safe to do lifting with certain precautions?
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Herniated discs: Knowing that you have the disc problems in the lower back area and the fact that you have foot numbness which can mean the nerve exiting the lumbar area is compressed, I would recommend that you see your doctor and be cleared before returning to weight lifting.
Answered 7/24/2020
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