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I have been diagnosed with degenerative discs in my upper and mid spine. I wanted to start doing some bicep workouts, and knowing that it would aggravate my pain, if you could recommend a safe workout? Thank you.
It depends upon a couple of factors... if you have symptoms because of your degenerative disc disease (DDD/osteoarthritis) such as nerve or joint pain, weight-resistance training could possibly aggravate those symptoms, since isotonic exercises with weights could cause increased compressive forces in the spine. If you don't have symptoms, common sense would suggest prudence by using lighter weights with moderate repetitions to avoid injury. However, I recommend that you consult with your health care provider prior to beginning a weight-resistance exercise program.
Also, post-work-out treatments with a chiropractor, massage therapist, or acupuncturist might also assist you if you experience pain, stiffness, or soreness.
I hope that this helps to answer your question.
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Expertise
I can answer questions about musculoskeletal-based, evidence-based chiropractic practice.
Experience
13 years of chiropractic practice; currently practicing in an integrative medicine clinic.
Organizations
West Hartford Group, a think-tank that has put forth a model of chiropractic care that is consistent with that of the World Federation of Chiropractic and the Chiropractic Strategic Planning Conference. This model is of the chiropractic physician as the spinal health care expert within the health care system, i.e. society’s non-surgical spine specialist.
Publications
Chiropractic Products magazine
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts, Fordham University, 1991. Doctor of Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College, 1997.
Awards and Honors
Fordham University: Scripps Howard Journalism Award. New York Chiropractic College: Clinic Award. University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine: University Award for participation as student president of the Integrative Medicine Program.
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