Q&A (MRI Results, How To Stay Motivated, etc.)

[@91Pulp]

Motivation is temporary. Discipline is what keeps people going.

[@Jornanfuentes]

In my case, I think it's okay take a rest if you needed, but still keep doing the soft things that good your body, like going for a walk in the morning to have better sleep and do mobility. I recently, started the gym like less than a week a ago and I gotta say, I'm discovering new about my body, about my dangerous mindset and positive mindsets.

[@jeevan__7794]

Obsession joins the chat 🥱

[@OBros3000]

How to stay motivated? Watch david laid before going to gym!

[@muscularmeditations7566]

If I went to the gym once a year this would be a good plan

[@widumboise7678]

Facts bro I watch all his old vids

[@JohnCena-gp3gv]

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve watched his old videos

[@ericostrander5362]

The GOAT

[@itsagooddayinthekingdom2043]

Its a great day whenever he uploads

[@Amins-lz5dd]

Dang man , this shit hurts, your someone I've been looking up too for so long man. I genuinely hope you recover asap bro and get back on that grind man damn

[@Evan-mw2qi]

This reminds me of the “your program is not special” video always appreciate the free advice dave and its why you’re one of the realest in the industry

[@AsianAndyfilms]

Bro you’re a beast, inspiring shit

[@SnoffBear]

How did nobody find this am I tripping wtf ????

[@SuperPulseadasArmwrestling]

David i had a back injury , and i know wath to do to come back to lift heavy : For 2 to 3 months i did Spine Higiene + McGill Big 3 , and avoided sitting more than 5 minutes and avoided lifting things . After that i desensibilised my back and i got pain free .after that i start reintroducing weight ,i go from compresion to shear on the spine : Hex bar deadlift from blocs>Hex bar deadlift floor>Sumo blocks>Sumo floor>Conventional blocs>Conventional floor And for squat : Bulgarian squat>Globet squat>Front squat>back squat In conclusion every person with back injuries needs good movement patterns trough the day (hip hinge) and Core stability/Core stiffness 🏋🏻‍♂️🤙🏻🎸

[@mr.invincible3053]

Hey dude wish you a fast recovery 🙏 im 15 so looking at you deadlift I got motivated I pushed through 100 kgs the pain later was tremendous now after watching this video I will be taking care and going a little slow hope to see you soon david 🖤🖤

[@noche5241]

Tell me you didn't give up

[@mr.invincible3053]

@@noche5241 i certainly did not sir

[@noche5241]

@@mr.invincible3053 Fucking legend.

[@noche5241]

@@mr.invincible3053 I wish for u to gain the best of gainz.

[@7sargun]

@@mr.invincible3053 how are you doing right now

[@Thatch_2024]

Dedication > Motivation. Extremely accurate

[@ShaanCR1]

Was at the same place you are now dealing with lower back issue , but its totally recoverable and do all the exercise with no problem

[@therippedeffect]

I stood in the mirror last night, attempting to convinve myself why I shouldn't go to the gym for almost 30minutes... zoned out from being so tired of going.... I'm 39, been at this since I was 13. Those moments ALWAYS come. Everytime I tell myself in the end "This is the point those who never make it give up" ..."Will this be the point I began to give up?" that shit motivates me back on my feet and refreshes that passion for it everytime. It's consistency and discipline. Maintaining the two takes a bit of self-actualization. Great vlog David!

[@GENUINEZR1]

I just got surgery done yesterday David. They said theres a good chance I can't lift again and it really broke me. I still watch you because I have faith and I'll try to lift once again. Thankyou for the motivation!!😃

[@SuperPulseadasArmwrestling]

Maybe if you get good core stability you can :) doing the McGill big 3

[@rubensaenz1027]

Hope you recover well David💪🏽 currently going thru a shoulder injury, shit is depressing not being able to do what you love.

[@Adam-xu8db]

I’ve been lifting since January. I’m 17 I weighed 120 I’m now 162. I’m proud of my results and most of it is muscle and not fat. I think it’s because I’m getting newbie gains. I also stay away from junk food.

[@evox7248]

So true. Always be patient and understand that slow and steady is the best approach to succeed and prevent mistakes.

[@irunthepeg]

Love your point on motivation. I had read online to cherish the days you feel motivated but the days where you aren't motivated but still go to the gym are when you make your gains. Hope you heal up, man, you've been super fun to follow over the years.

[@chef_jakobe6693]

I’ll be praying for you David... I’m 17 right now and have back and knee problems. Haven’t been able to lift in a year. But I’m slowly healing. It sucks and I can understand what you’re going through. I hope and pray you can be healed

[@AutumnalPark0001]

Are you performing some rehab??

[@chef_jakobe6693]

Greg Pfeiffer yeah I’m going to a physical therapist rn and they’ve helped me a lot! Super blessed to be healing

[@AutumnalPark0001]

@@chef_jakobe6693 1 year is a very long time to not be able to lift..not any lifting at all??

[@chef_jakobe6693]

Greg Pfeiffer I mostly did body weight movements. But yeah no weight lifting

[@KobraJG_]

Dave really freezing himself outside just to get the aesthetic background 😂

[@rajw5850]

Yup.... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AutumnalPark0001]

Many points here: 1. if you lack the normal curve in your lumbar spine, then your pelvis could not have been tilted forwards. So your practitioners have been working on an incorrect diagnosis..perhaps that is why their treatment regime failed. Anterior Pelvic Tilt is highly OVER-DIAGNOSED, especially in the USA. 2. The MRI results will rarely indicate why your back is painful. It will, more than likely, exclude things that are wrong. From the results listed, there are no major pathologies in your back. Based on those results alone, it would be difficult to state the exact reason you have lower back pain. How much can the lower back "heal"? Well, if there is no specific damage, what is there to "heal"? Why wouldn't you get back to a pain-free status???? 3. There are most definitely NOT 18 things wrong with your back!! Many "findings" are normal findings on scans or are not indicative of something being "wrong". Bulging discs are not unusual findings, a "swollen" disc maybe, if that is what it said. Arthrosis is any type of change, but was it in the central joints or in the facet joints? 4. A loss of lumbar curve (lordosis) would indicate a back that is STIFF and may lack the normal flexibility required for squat and deadlift. 5. Looking at your squat technique, there is a load of lumbar flexion and the bar travels FORWARDS as it descends, which would indicate a fault in your squat technique which would load your lower back. 5. Your old deadlifts showed a very rounded back, not great technique!! Possibly there was some strain/sprain during that time and your "train through pain" phase. 6. What is required now? I would suggest that it is NOT treating your for anterior pelvic tilt! And not more spinal manipulation. Flexibility to get the lumbar curve restored. Rebuild your squat technique. Check for any muscle strength/length imbalances. Remember, a "tight" muscle is often a "weak" muscle. Gradually increase your working load once technique is drilled down. But also don't wrap yourself in cotton wool!

[@iimoonflashii510]

Greg Pfeiffer what do I study in college to learn everything you just said?

[@iimoonflashii510]

Greg Pfeiffer would it be physical therapy?

[@AutumnalPark0001]

@@iimoonflashii510 Yes, Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy

[@rickybp2259]

i have mild arthrosis in the facet joints l3-l4-l5 but my pain is from right SI joint..anything to worry about mild facet arthrosis?

[@AutumnalPark0001]

@@rickybp2259 How do you know the pain is from the SIJ? Mild facet joint arthrosis is not usually clinically relevant. So don't worry usually.

[@zerakhu]

Just thinking about the deadlift 3x10 form in his garage from years ago, guess years of that caught up

[@tavuonarnold8038]

Zerak yea his form when he was a kid I always remember just cringing hardcore because his last few reps always looked scary

[@calamorta]

He struggled so we could thrive. Now it's so easy to not get make serious mistakes but back when these guys were starting, getting help wasn't easy

[@EpicMathTime]

Advice is on-point dude. Motivation is a luxurious feeling. People who succeed and get shit done don't succeed because they are always "motivated". They succeed because they decide what they need to do and then do it.

[@jggg31]

Agreed, stay away from deads and squats. You don't need deadlifts to grow your back and you don't need squats to get massive legs. Stay healthy.

[@atticusfinch5756]

Get well Dave! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

[@ianmaynard2025]

I’ve had herniated discs for 4 years and no cure. I’m 18 and been trying to get back into working out the whole time but no dice. Best of luck brother

[@uy-ryan-huynh6934]

tb500 and bpc157 are the treatment for powerlifters. and you could gain without squat and deadlift guys.

[@suburban8614]

U got a hernia at 14???

[@Evan-mw2qi]

Trust me get surgery it sucks for a few months but you’ll be good once you recover

[@channel-dj6dc]

Have you tried front squats, worked for me. But I never did and never will do deadlifts, every one of my friends eventually got hurt doing that movement...

[@ryanselesnik5206]

Look up Dr. Stuart McGill

[@Tellotv]

It´s hard when you wan´t do something so much that all you think off, But you cant do it because you are hurt! Its getting better David trust me

[@imjwb6103]

David’s the type of guy to take pre before an MRI to have a high intensity scan. We love your vids David, keep it up... we are in this journey of healing with you ❤️

[@randysenpai8961]

Jesse Brown 😐

[@kennysloth6953]

👎

[@aliiscool1300]

Hope you get well soon. Also do more podcasts since ur injured.

[@EMILYblau7804]

I’m a chiropractor and would like to disagree with the ones telling you that your hips are rolled forward is counter to what your MRI results are stating. With an anterior pelvic tilt as they were stating you had, your low back’s natural lordotic curve would be increased. However if your losing your lordosis (per the MRI) that is reason to believe that you actually have a posterior pelvic tilt. Meaning that you are losing the range of motion of lumbar extension and are favoring too much flexion. Therefor to fix that you want to focus on things that promote your natural lumbar lordosis and put you in extension in the low back. On top of checking out Allec’s recommendation of Stewart McGill, look into McKenzie extension exercises for the low back. If you do them correctly with focus you will help put the extension into each lumbar segment while pushing your discs anteriorly. Therefore helping the irritation you’re getting from the posterior disc bulges. Flexion will elaborate them... inducing extension will reduce them, give you better mobility which in turn would prevent you from recurring flexion-based posterior disc derangements. Best of luck! FYI I think that the “hips rolled forward” explanation is so commonly used among doctors and physical therapists because it is a fact that the majority of the population has an increased lordotic curve with anterior pelvic tilt with only a minority having the opposite. I’m very familiar with this because I have the same predisposition that you do mechanically. very flat spine with decreased lordosis in the lumbar spine and decreased kyphosis in the thoracic spine for that matter, with a posterior pelvic tilt. In school the far majority of techniques that were taught were based on flexion injuries that occur with the increased lordosis, and so many of my classmates preferred these treatments when getting adjusted. It took a lot of education and exploring to have me realize that I’m in the minority. You are as well. Please look into McKenzie Directional Technique!

[@AutumnalPark0001]

You will note it was the diagnosis of Chiropractors not Physical Therapists. It does seem to be a rampant diagnosis in the USA. I disagree that the majority of the population has an increased curve, and I believe the science does too.

[@aallii1997]

As a person who has dealt with back pain and getting into physical therapy I 100% agree with your comment. BTW Stuart McGill books helped tremendously

[@AutumnalPark0001]

How do you get flexion injuries due to an increased lordosis?

[@aallii1997]

I don't know if you'll see this comment but I have suffered low back pain and I understand what you're going through. I herniated 2 discs and had 1 bulging disc. Take time for recovery and I'll tell you, you can 100% make a full recovery I did it after 9 months of therapy. I am now powerlifting with absolute no bottleneck so don't lose hope. P.S. 135lbs conventional deadlifts with absolute perfect form 5x10 2x a week was probably the best form of therapy I was doing. I got best results off that I hope you make a good recovery.

[@allecpereira32]

Highly recommend that you check out stewart mcgill and brian caroll about your lower back. If your discs are bulging posterior focus on maintaining a nuetral lower back and avoid flexion. Yoga might actually be detrimental if the positions require flexion or twisting which further pushes those discs outwards. Alot of world-class powerliters have suffered worse back injuries but have fully regained their strength/are symptom free.

[@EMILYblau7804]

I’m a chiropractor and agree with Allen 100%. The ones telling you that your hips are rolled forward is counter to what your MRI results are stating. With an anterior pelvic tilt as they were stating you had, your low back’s natural lordotic curve would be increased. However if your losing your lordosis (per the MRI) that is reason to believe that you actually have a posterior pelvic tilt. Meaning that you are losing the range of motion of lumbar extension and are favoring too much flexion. Therefor to fix that you want to focus on things that promote your natural lumbar lordosis and put you in extension in the low back. On top of checking out Allec’s recommendation of Stewart McGill, look into McKenzie extension exercises for the low back. If you do them correctly with focus you will help put the extension into each lumbar segment while pushing your discs anteriorly. Therefore helping the irritation you’re getting from the posterior disc bulges. Flexion will elaborate them... inducing extension will reduce them, give you better mobility which in turn would prevent you from recurring flexion-based posterior disc derangements. Best of luck!

[@emiel7479]

I hate how he's so bummed out by the MRI results. You could probably scan 100 persons who are symptom free and half of them would have some kind of "pathology" down there. It doesn't mean a whole lot in a significant amount of cases.

[@CookiePire]

THANK YOU GUYS! I know this isn’t specific to me but interested

[@SuperPulseadasArmwrestling]

Very true! I did sath the book of mcgill says and now im pain free (almost) and lifting moderate weights

[@SuperPulseadasArmwrestling]

The mcgill big 3 are a life saver

[@crispyaka3181]

glad you're not giving up based on the MRI results but rather strengthening weaknesses to get better. hopefully things go well!

[@blizzard902]

The good thing about NJ is how close it is to NYC!

[@mattdoesstuff8670]

I dealt with a herniated disc for 5 months. I was over the nerve pain and had the surgery three months ago. I can now run pain free and I wake up pain free. The only issue is when I sit for long periods of time my muscles in my lower back cramp up. I have confidence this will get better. Been a great decision so far.

[@basshunter8025]

how much can u lift?

[@ludoscotto9813]

I don’t know if you’ll ever get to read this but it might still be helpfull. I have one fully herniated disc and a bulging disc in my lumbar region and another thoracic bulging disc. It took me 4 years to get back into working out after my “injury”(it could have been a lot less time if I had found the right people to help me from the beginning). I still have to understand how hard I can push myself every day but at least now I can say that I found balance. I feel like this tipe of injury is very personal and requires a lot of experimentation to understand what helps you and what not. But it’s still possible to keep lifting while having this kind of problem, I would have loved to have someone telling me this when I completely stopped going to the gym because everyone was telling me so. I really hope you’ll find the way to keep your training sustainable. Good luck

[@thegymphysio682]

4 years is a long time to recover from that type of injury..what went wrong with your initial tretament / rehab / diagnosis that delayed things??

[@ludoscotto9813]

@@thegymphysio682 first thing I was told was to stop training, after a full 1,5/2 years I realized that not only I wasn't really getting better but also that I was very unhappy with myself (mentally and phisycally). Than it took me a while to find the right mindset and the right people to help me.

[@dr.joshuacastillo7678]

Dude go see a pettibon/cpb chiropractor and get some traction/y axis traction adjustments. You got this !

[@allanwittmann516]

Loved this video man! Super genuine and down to earth. People can definitely see the real you here.

[@jacobshalvey]

Allan Wittmann wuddup

[@allanwittmann516]

Jacob Shalvey 🗿

[@icecold4319]

How is he when hes not real?

[@aaronasmr8833]

Ice Cold acting like his back isn’t broken lol now he’s finally taking it 110% seriously

[@allanwittmann516]

Ice Cold yeah some of his old videos idk I just thought he was being very genuine lol

[@con8472]

hey man don’t get depressed about your back, i know heavy deadlifts and squats are your main thing, but remember you have an impressive physique already and you can maintain it with alternatives for those heavy lifts, as long as theres tension and you target the muscle without compensating with your back you’ll be fine man

[@moytorress]

David the wise god giving his young children some good fucking advice 🙏🏼🐐

[@PatrickReynoldsfit]

David laid the type of guy to come up to you in the gym and tell you about his glory days

[@dytonyx]

I feel you on the dedication part. In high school, I would always have friends to come with me to the gym, and then I'll meet new people and I bring them and watch them grow. But now that I'm in college, all that drive and desire from them have turned to other things such as parties and alcohol. And it's painfully irritating to hear them reminisce about how great they were in high school when there is still so much potential.

[@GomibakoClub]

Just hurt my lowerback after 4 years of lifting. I had the exactly same mindset as you did back then. I just hope that it isn't too late to fix it and lift heavy again... Good luck with your rehab Dave. It sucks. :D

[@adcolt54]

It's the curse of being young. Natural tess is flowing, training with friends and lifting too heavy of weight way too soon, and afraid of being called a pussy if you don't go after or fail at a PR. The feeling of mortality fades the pain begins but you keep going because you know better and than will just work itself out. An old timer at my gym once told me that the young you needs to train for the old you. Less ego and more brains.

[@richardmalagar9168]

I hope you get better David, you're my true inspiration and motivation

[@MRTEVMc]

Dave the type of guy to put wrist straps on to write notes down in high school for better grip

[@thelastkings1837]

Fam..

[@thelastkings1837]

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[@thelastkings1837]

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[@thelastkings1837]

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[@JustMikeBro]

U

[@logyfoote]

I love watching Dave fool around and have fun with the squad but hearing this real talk is a welcomed change of pace 💯

[@travisstephens5220]

Damn. Sucks to hear that about your lower back, man. I feel your pain though, going through similar stuff now with my lower back as well. I keep trying to power through it and it usually goes away but I’m just ignoring the problem. Thanks for the advice, you’re my whole inspiration as to why i started going to the gym and making the KZbin videos i made. Hope it gets better for you and definitely can’t wait to try Euphoria this Wednesday!

[@Lorrebrah]

David the type of guy to have a foldable chair, and also to be an absolute legend and inspiration for thousands of teenagers

[@TheMillennialExperience]

Dude I hope your back gets good rehabilitation. I was in basic for the Marine Corps early last year, had a log smash my spine , discharged me 9 or 10 days before graduation... I was lifting heavy af before I shipped too...Had to improvise my training now. Get better my friend🙏🏻

[@hamzasouida7826]

Come on guys let's get david to a million subs he deserve it

[@CaptainSuperWoman]

hamza souida does he?he uploads one every few months LOL

[@hamzasouida7826]

@@CaptainSuperWoman even so he still uploads pure quality plus we don't know the reason he dooesn't upload much and from the look of it he might going through some tough time

[@CaptainSuperWoman]

hamza souida therefore when you said “he deserve it” is out of pity that he is going through hard time?

[@walker5019]

Believe me, David, it is his injury and will disappear, everything will become fine I love you, brother and cohesion I swear that you are the strongest man and the most beautiful body I have seen cohesion, brother. Don't disappoint🏋🏻‍♂️🧡

[@jasonlewis811]

Great video David, we're with you all the way.

[@DanielMendoza-qq5pv]

David Laid the type of dude too make skinny fat teens think they're gonna look like an upside down dorito by wearing gymshark

[@marioluigy8395]

I feel attacked...

[@schwinnstingrayguy3757]

Wrong “too” bud you mean “to”

[@AdaamGreen]

I used to work for private health care within the specialist back muscoskeletal team. You should look into seeing a muscoskeletal physician for your back

[@dimitar2367]

David Look at the Stan Efferding and how he fixed his back and knees it will definetly help you !!

[@jellyfamsito]

David u are great as a person and as an athlete ,keep growing

[@OBros3000]

Looking forward to your next podcast! You should focus more on doing those for now

[@faridrottigni]

Yes!!!

[@JohnCena-gp3gv]

Damn it David! You are copying Philion

[@Ryan.Harris]

John Cena he made his podcast before philion

[@JohnCena-gp3gv]

Ry Harr are you sure about that?

[@Ryan.Harris]

John Cena kinda

[@andrewcusumano3524]

I just recently dislocated my knee right after hitting a new deadlift and bench pr going into surgery Monday injuries suck but they motivate tf out of you

[@BackGuy]

David: Taking time off from deadlifting makes my deadlift stronger Also David: *Hasn't deadlifted in ages* If I were Eddie Hall I'd piss myself rn

[@matamiman89]

It’s over.

[@h32bro]

Ayyy back guyyy

[@AdrianRodriguez-yh3bf]

I truly appreciate videos like this David. You've broken through so many barriers at such a young age and can't wait to see what else you do in life. You're a true professional.

[@ArnoldN123]

I’ve been having huge lower back pain as well. Idk if it’s the same condition as yours but I feel your pain. Can barely bend over squat/deadlift etc..

[@yasserkool]

Keep your head up bro! You've always offered us motivation and inspiration, now you've got our support!

[@avreeanderson4799]

"You have a goal, you know what you want to achieve. Are you gonna work to get there? Are you gonna do what you need to do, or not?" Dave, you're one of a kind. Keep working hard and you'll get anywhere you want to go.

[@HeberTrigueiro]

Get well soon dude! You're an inspiration! ❤️❤️

[@thijs5931]

Thanks for the upload. Hearing those MRI results was quite difficult and I hope you'll recover fully.

[@AestheticWorldHD]

Hi David, I watch the video through the Spanish translation. You are very big and one of the people I follow since you are the result of effort, passion, motivation, etc. (I have written this through a translator, hahaha)

[@rigotinoco2165]

I can see that those Instagram ads still getting to you Dave. Best of luck my dude with your come up from recovery. Much love Dave

[@petervdh24]

That fucking chair 😂

[@DavidLaid]

😂

[@hmichael228]

got camping glasses thats like that... handy and space saving...

[@rlrober]

I’m going to pray for you to get better as quick as possible.

[@jacobshalvey]

Crazy to see how much you’ve changed since day 1

[@ПавелКозовник]

Life motivation, be stronger.

[@Youthereogre]

Deadlifting and squatting isn’t the only way to get big boys. Remember that. Spinal discs hardly heal, if at all. Be careful.

[@melikea.1513]

John Grabs true

[@jamespearson7084]

Should read Gift of Injury by Dr.McGill & Brain Carroll. Interesting methods for rehabing destroyed backs.

[@thegymphysio682]

Spinal discs hardly heal?? Where do you get that piece of misinformation from?? Spinal discs do heal, maybe slowly, but they do heal.

[@aallii1997]

@@thegymphysio682 yep it's made of callogen and that why it takes a LONG time to heal

[@aallii1997]

@@jamespearson7084 Best book I read in my entire life had 2 herniated discs and 1 bulging disc and now I'm back to powerlifting and am stronger than ever.

[@ikramkami9831]

hope and pray for you to feel good and recover faster

[@katelynfraser1406]

I had an MRI done that showed i have a few bulging discs. Id love for you to share a bit of the process to try and work on them and what youve changed in the gym to help too👏🏼

[@andresribas1060]

Shooters shoot

[@AutumnalPark0001]

Why not go see a proper health professional??

[@katelynfraser1406]

Greg Pfeiffer i have lol dw :)

[@David-yt3nw]

@@katelynfraser1406 how are feeling now?

[@Chiefz]

Through thick and thin bro we here no matter what

[@Zyzzshredz]

Hope all goes well in the future✊🏽

[@bradleyvanveen9909]

Hang in there Dave. Youll figure it all out brotha

[@Shisuii7]

A lots of vids these days feels really good

[@tbpatriots1]

Hope that shit heals soon my man!!! Nothing but love for you david!!

[@CrewAesthetics]

love the video man!

[@balachandransantosh8195]

I wish, pray your back problem gets sorted out completely. I hope you use your intelligence, wisdom and do the right things.

[@EllisMorgan]

Still can’t understand how David doesn’t have a million subs

[@ArclightHD4K]

he probaly would have hit it already if he uploaded more consistently

[@w2k15]

My motivation is by looking at your videos everyday before the gym.

[@cesareunno2198]

Beeing aware that you have bulging disc etc... it’s better. Now all you have to do is perfect your technique and work on those muscles that stabilizes your body strengthen the core improve your mobility and you will be even stronger then before !

[@giovannifiorrosso6053]

I feel like I don't need motivation anymore going to the gym and lift fuvcking heavy is part of my life

[@kylen6430]

David Laid - Barbell Medicine Collab!

[@g.r.bryant2258]

Lots of power lifters and Olympic lifters who put down bodybuilders eventually blow out their back or knees and have to heal -- later turning to bodybuilding. There is hope!

[@AzineDzn]

closing in on one million boys!!!

[@melikea.1513]

Don’t worry, i got same problem whiling gym ,went to doc and he wants MRI and i had btw l5l4 and s1 bulging disc on the lower back . So i got psycal therapist and waiting result still so on. And i started to Read about lower back hernia some articles about, if during rehab you avoid any kind of lifting any light weight include you ll be recover 6 or 9 months. Becoz of the human defending mechanism ! Just drink dozen of water as you can do for flexing bones muscles. Eat omega3 oil, glucozamine. All i can say my biggest to passion do gym but now i can do just walking. This very serious disase you can imagine:/ and your body will say healing process just be patient. Deadlift squats is not necessary for body building! Hope you ll get better soon

[@patricknodriscoll]

WE NEED DAVE TO HIT 1 MIL!

[@AlexWayneJr]

In light of all you accomplished.. You are more than capable of getting through this back issue. Cant wait to watch the process :)

[@carsonbeats5689]

Bro u almost at 1 milli that’s crazyy

[@aaront317]

fuck man, i feel your pain. i’ve been going thru it bad too. I was at my peak hitting 475 deads, 405 low bar, and 315 bench and ended up fucking my back up on a 5x5 on deadlifts. Excruciating pain anytime i bend over, pick something up awkwardly, etc. I figured i’d have to wait it out and stay out of gym cause a lot of things would aggravate it. it’s now been 6 months since injury. I’ve lost 30 lbs of muscle, i’m weak as fuck, severely depressed and basically back to square one. The worst feeling in the world is when you bust your ass to get somewhere and lose it all because of some injury that could’ve been prevented. so i feel you david. hang in there man.

[@AutumnalPark0001]

But have you done any rehab?

[@ricardoram3217]

I remember David having Advil in his preworkout pill holder so he could train through his pain

[@videokilledtheradiostar3760]

One of the reasons why he has this back issue, mefenamic acid is bad to your health

[@Christopher-pb7kn]

My boy David is on the money

[@dan_z0064]

Dave the type of guy to see a random ad on Instagram and immediately buy the product

[@AbrahamAlesna]

Javier Martinez that chair

[@richardmalagar9168]

Right

[@jellyfamsito]

In my opinion if u want to stay motivated u must have ur goals very clear and then u wont have any problems achieving wahtever u want

[@bryanepie]

David the type of guy to chug euphoria for school talent show

[@zmbwlf6288]

Hahahashassa

[@josiahsamaniego464]

I stopped lifting a while back and lost all my gains like David said I entered the honey moon phase and when it was over I had motivation but I’ve realized 3 years later now that time goes by regardless and that’s what’s kept me motivated in the gym just the thought that whether I put in the work or not time will still pass

[@KrymiaMusic]

Hey bro I really really like you, you were a great motivation for me and still are, but those early days of deadlifting 305 with complete rounded back might of played a little here. Cant wait for your rebound !

[@donnguyen6337]

i feel ur pain brother. ive had a bulging disk for about 8 months now(still have it) gotten my mri 4 months ago to figure out wat happened . bulging disc in l4l5 area and it sucks causing sciatica for me causing pain. Get well soon brother

[@jaygroovy]

That boy walked out the woods like Michael Myers 😭🤣

[@tipstogetinshape2559]

You are a beast my friend! Keep up the good work!

[@georgevlsqz]

Dave tweaked his back so we could learn, for that we thank you. Glad it’s nothing crazy, hope you have a speedy recovery bro.