bulged disk, herniated disk and push ups.....

[JIMMYtheSKULL]

About 6 weeks ago i suffered a bulged or herniated disk, I have recovered and the pain is gone but i have lost strength in my left arm and have some numbness in my thumb, index and middle finger, I cant do push ups as it feels like my arm is going to buckle underneath me. Anyone have any ideas on exercise's I can do to regain strength.

 

[Sinbad]

How sure are you the disc is fully recovered and all your nerve function is 100 percent?

 

[JIMMYtheSKULL]

I'm not sure on both of those. But surely there is something I can start doing, as the pain is gone. yoga maybe?

 

[JIMMYtheSKULL]

The chiropractor already took all my money eish...... Guess maybe just wait a bit more.

 

[lestoran]

If you feel numb or weak you have not recovered.

Chiro and Physio treats the symptoms if its a skeletal issue. Do yourself a favour and have an X-ray (assuming you have not already). Its the only way to be 100% sure what's actually wrong.

Even if it shows nothing that's useful info as it indicates its a soft tissue (nerve or muscle) issue.

And +1 on seeing a biokinetecist. They are trained to help you exercise for recovery. Even yoga can make certain injuries worse - made that mistake myself.

 

[Sinbad]

I'm not sure on both of those. But surely there is something I can start doing, as the pain is gone. yoga maybe?

Go and see a neurosurgeon. There's a good chance your nerves are impinged and damaged.

It took a good year for the nerves in my neck to fully recover after I had my herniated discs replaced.

 

[JIMMYtheSKULL]

Unfortunately no medical aid, self employed, so in between a rock and a hard place.....