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Slip disc l4-5
I was having slip disc since last two. years i was having leg pain on one side,now my pain settle ,i can walk and stand properly, but by this reason i gain my excess belly fat, now i want to make fit health,can i join gym and do cardio ,abdomen exercise...to make my stomach slim...
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Yes you can join.
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Primarily Focus on mobility and stability exercises to avoid recurrence or worsening of your slip disc problem.
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Yes you can start gym if you correctly progress the exercise program
Start with core stabilisation exercises and spinal extension exercises for at least 4 weeks before lifting weights
Do static cycling for cardio
You can also join swimming classes to reduce weight and tone up your muscles
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Visit a physiotherapist for correct exercise progression
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Hi u can first star basic exercise programme and some special stretching exercise, core strengthening and bascic leg exercises and stomach exercises
U can start plank exercise and back stabiluzation exercises.
Light runnin and jogging u can start
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after that u can start cardion and gym
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don't do gerky movement of back
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Start core activation. This will help to improve back n abdominal muscles n also reduce the belly.
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Hey there! Requiring that you have overcome your shortcomings, you can hire a personal trainer and after mentioning him everything, continue exercising. Nowadays personal trainers are well aware of all these factors. Choose a good personal trainer.
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No, first do basic stretches, concentrate on core muscle and pelvic floor strengthening exercises
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Follow Andrewphysiotherapist YouTube channel for slip disc rehabilitation exercises
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Head to heel physiotherapy clinic porur Chennai Dr Andrew Jaya Singh senior sports physio
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Before starting lifting weights, do stretching exercises, gently lift the weights, do not lift the weight with force if you cant
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Yes u can join gym. Before lifting weights make sure to tone your back muscles first.
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Exercises to be done under supervision of trainer
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Mr. Avijit Das (PT)
Sports and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
7 yrs exp
Kolkata
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Yes you can but before you start the gym exercise please take advice from physiotherapists to visit a physio clinic physically after the consultation yes you can.
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