Hi I have ongoing lower back problems, but currenty suffering severe sciatica on the left side (now at chronic stage as it has been steadily getting worse since March). Results of CT Scans were multilevel lumbar spondylosis with severe spinal stenosis at L4/5 & severe degenerative foraminal narrowing at this level. There is also severe spinal stenosis at L3/4.My GP has prescribed Mobic 15ml capsules with no noticible effect after 2 days. Consulting a Neurosurgeon is out if my affordability.I am 56 y/o, female, not overweight & reasonably fit - though no exercise other than walking for the past 6 weeks.I would like to return to the gym but worried I could cause further damage. Any advice would be most welcome!Regards, Noeleen
Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. As you have multilevel degenerative lumbar disc disease, you are not supposed to do any activity that imparts additional strain on the already damaged structures. The activities that you should avoid in the gym are Lifting of any weights and forward bending movements. If you want to pick up anything from the floor, you should bend forwards with your knees bent. Hope this information is helpful. Good day