Horrible Back Injury (Doctor Said She'd Never Lift Again)

Watch the full physical therapy process of fixing back pain in weightlifter Page Clinton.
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[@TPAfirestorm]

Doctors make me soooo angry. As a high schooler I was diagnosed with a herniated disc and “degenerative disc disease” and given cortisone shots that did nothing. Suffered for many years and tried many chiropractors that also didn’t help. I didn’t know any better as a 17-23 year old. Exercises like this need to be tried FIRST.

[@SquatUniversity]

Sorry to hear about your experience! How are you feeling today?

[@TPAfirestorm]

@@SquatUniversity In hindsight, deadlifting and squatting with improper form taught by my high school football strength and conditioning coach was definitely what caused the low back issues. Now at age 28, after many years of lifting with proper technique, I’m now stronger than ever and mostly pain free. Even if I have low back pain now, it’s more often psoas pain or weakness, which I wasn’t even told existed at the time. And I can confidently say I don’t have degenerative disc disease haha

[@differentvoices6241]

@@TPAfirestorm bro what was your rehab

[@jacoboliver8316]

@@TPAfirestorm literally the exact same story as yours that’s crazy. Terrible form taught by football coaches. I also was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and told I have the spine of a 80 year old. The Big 3 as well as proper form has done wonders for my overall health and mental wellbeing

[@BlakeFarris]

@@SquatUniversity How long was her recovery time before she began to lift weights again? Apologize if this question has been answered, really would love to know! Thank you.

[@ishwarchandra84]

Today i have diagnosed with herniated disc at L4 &L5 S1 , for last week I am not able to sit, walk or drive for more than 30 mins . Doctor had said me that I won't be to able to hit the gym ever in my life which had made me feel highly demotivated .

[@alihaja9104]

I am having disc bulge almost every doctor said it's a minimal disc bulge it's not very serious. but I'm having very bad days pain in daily activities what the only thing I can do without pain is walking and I really like to get back to my normal pain-free days pray for me ...🙏😔

[@gibby35412]

I'm dealing with the same and will send you positive vibes. Good luck!

[@flaffa4837]

This is amazing content man. would be cool to see an update on her progression in a few months

[@michaelmcdermott9445]

She passed away

[@vodyaoriginal8543]

@@michaelmcdermott9445 on your face, you poor thing?

[@dusanjovic7268]

@@michaelmcdermott9445 rly nigga think thats funny?????????????🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@UnboxMe]

The exact same thing happened to me, a very sharp pain in my back. I found out thanks to KZbin that it was APT (Anterior pelvic tilt). I have been with this problem for years after physiotherapists and osteopathic physiotherapists did not find the solution. The doctor obviously only prescribed anti-inflammatory and rest. I have been 2 weeks without any pain or discomfort, training weightlifting again. You do a great job, Keep working 💪

[@davidnavarro391]

How did you do it ?

[@rupert2275]

I'd like to know too

[@elimancilla]

Please tell us how fixed your problem im going through the sams situation right now. Pls help what do you recommend😭

[@SantanaBanana47]

@@elimancilla try to get into more posterior pelvic tilt. Instead of sitting, try squatting. Bring your knees to your chest too. That's a good stretch. I know someone who actually sleeps like that. I would also stretch your hamstrings in a way that doesn't stretch your low back much. If I stretch my low back it only aggravates it and makes more stiffness.

[@flokiloki6845]

Doctor said the same thing to me... Still at rehab from the injury, squatting 45kg from nothing. Thanks for the video!

[@bestopinion9257]

Doctors are right. Do not lift heavy again. You damaged yourself being healthy. Now it will be worse.

[@Immortalsoul669]

Are you lifting again

[@flokiloki6845]

@@Immortalsoul669 yes and I feel great doing it ! Still feel my back from time to time but nothing too serious to make me stop working out. My job routine Hurt my back at the first place not the barbell. If you have any back injury my advice is to give it time then start from scratch. Cheers!

[@Immortalsoul669]

@@flokiloki6845 thankyou

[@delaneehansen1151]

I can STRONGLY relate to this. I had practically the same injury. When Paige was describing her symptoms, it sounded exactly like me a year ago. Fortunately, I went through 7 months of therapy with an amazing PT and now I've progressed much further than I have the 2-3 years I was lifting before my injury. I did have many people (though not doctors) say I shouldn't have been lifting through it. There is always some sort of exercise we can be doing.

[@jibran6906]

Where are you now in your recovery?

[@HumanAki]

So dope to see you bring an athlete back on their feet. Could you please consider Pull Ups as a future topic?

[@SquatUniversity]

Thanks, Glad you liked this one. And you bet!

[@premiomayor1247]

😊

[@rayhanes1347]

This is beautiful. You're changing lives and helping folks to do things others told them they would never be able to do again.

[@Theblueprintttt]

I feel so happy for her. This is so inspiring and motivating. Thank you for making these videos. now it’s my turn!

[@Wumzey]

Absolutely beautiful content. She must be so happy after working with you and getting back to what she loved! I love the quote to end off the video “movement is medicine ... and theres always some type of exercise that can fix any type of pain”

[@chaser5947]

L2-L3 bulge, L3-L4 bulge, L4-L5 herniation, L5-S1 herniation here after a squat injury. I’ve used the McGill big three for rehab with good results. Glad to see other people out there with pain getting better!

[@sveedo1]

Are you still lifting heavy? Curious to know?

[@chaser5947]

@@sveedo1 I haven’t really put any weight on back squats, just doing body weight front squats. Deadlifting I have tried some weight. Previous PR was mid 500s and I’ve done a few doubles with 495. Never any pain during the motions but I pay for it a day or so later with increased sciatic nerve pain down my leg.

[@lukeseropian]

How are you now chase? Able to squat decent weight again?

[@chaser5947]

@@lukeseropian I’ve switched to front squats because the movement feels better and my back squat was never that great. My legs are the limit now. Ha. I’ve also switched to either deadlifting or squatting each week to limit the strain on my discs. But yeah, listening to my body and not pushing if I feel a slight twinge.

[@elimancilla]

What else besides the McGill big three did you do to help fix and cure your injury? Please help

[@PaigeYesLee]

So happy she’s doing well! Thank You for all that you do 😊🙏

[@supremeleader3720]

This is by far the best fitness channel in whole KZbin...

[@lavendarfiona9443]

I needed this so bad. I am a similar age and have the exact same injury. I don't dead lift but I mountain climb and need a lot of mobility to navigate different tarrains. This has given me hope I'll get to climb again.

[@blackknightsjpics]

Outstanding work. Having had a herniated disc, I've used tutorials just like this to get me back to not only "fixing" back pain, but performing the same lifts I enjoyed before. Also, with a greater understanding of my instabilities and my immobile hips. Very informative.

[@omanduhuislife3367]

Bracing is everything 😍🙌 beautiful vid doc👑

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you!

[@emmanuelwamalwa4545]

Going through this at the moment it has been a month without lifting and it's crushing me thanks to you I've hope of lifting again

[@sh04d]

I have this exact same issue when I squat or deadlift, also when I run. It proves problematic being in the infantry, but thankfully for whatever reason my back has been getting better. Thankful for this video to come back to when I start feeling pain again.

[@Nmdresser]

This is fantastic. Great rehab protocol and the beauty is all off this stability work will make increase her performance too!

[@justsomeawesomeperson6396]

That’s pretty much the same issue my father had. And nothing really helped. Until i made him do my workouts with me, he started liking it, he got better at every physical activity and now he almost never has the issues he used to have. It’s crazy how exercise can fix what some people think can’t be fixed. It’s great to see she also makes progress to get back into weightlifting

[@davidharcot220]

Rundy good on you

[@mohammadnadeem1784]

For me you are not just a doctor you are more than that!! Hats Off!!!

[@Tash303]

Shine on bright star! Beautiful story, I needed this inspiration as injuries can take such a toll on my spirit, I will keep on practicing and re-build slow and smart.

[@rosannaedison6113]

This is amazing! I’m trying to get back to lifting after having a disc bulge in my C5 and C6. I’ve been doing physical therapy and seeing a chiropractor as well as getting massages to help in my recovery. Except my process has been almost a year already. It did take a few months to confirm with an MRI that it was in fact a bulging disc. And I also have a compressed spine as well. I had lost my s in my neck.

[@idaliihernandesss924]

How are you t doing today? I also have a disk bulge and stopped lifting last year in may after my injury :( . I found out I have arthritis too on my spine in my low back side. I’m trying to get back to lifting but just working out with super light weights agin. It’s a process

[@rosannaedison6113]

@@idaliihernandesss924 every time I tried weight lifting my neck would get aggravated, even with light weights. So im sticking with ring rows and Dumbbell squats. And Dumbbell deadlifts. Anything pulling or pushing such as cleans, snatches, shoulder press with a barbell/dumbbell aggravates my injury.

[@elimancilla]

Hi rosanna, how bad was ypur pain? From 1-10? And 1 years its too long😭 im going thru a same situation and im so scare. Was the MRI expensive?

[@rosannaedison6113]

@@elimancilla the pain was probably a 7-8. My 10 was having my son naturally I guess in comparison. I’m 36 years old now and I want to mainly focus on being healthy. I stay active by walking my dogs 3 miles most days and play tennis or volleyball with family or friends for fun. I also started aqua aerobics. Most important than looks I want to be able to stay active and pain free. Lifting heavy weights was just keeping me from living an active pain free life. I’m finally accepting that. I still enjoy air squatting and lunging and doing HIIT workouts.

[@rosannaedison6113]

@@elimancilla I have insurance that covered most of it! I had a copy’s of about $100 maybe. Also watch Bob and Brad on KZbin. They are physical therapist and have great tips for neck pain!

[@tatianabatorova3893]

You have no idea how much I needed to hear this story today! Thank you so much! ...I have had exactly the same injury since March (or at least I found out about it 3 months ago since my neurologist says the disc bulge could have been there for a longer period of time). Plus I have a kind of net fracture of another disc also in the lower back. I was told I should never lift again because it could fracture into small pieces... I was seriously crushed by this information. I really cannot image my life without weightlifting. But then I discovered your book and thanks to you also Dr. McGill and you gave me hope that one day I could be lifting again. I didn´t workout at all for 2 months because I was told it needs like 3-4 months to heal (Do you think it´s true? Or was it a mistake to stop moving?). But I have been doing the exercises you recommend in the video for a few weeks now and I believe in the process. I´ll be seeing my physiotherapist in a few weeks. Thank you so much for all the amazing helpful videos you post! I appreciate them so much! They gave me hope and a game plan!

[@canalsemnome9424]

Ué

[@amaliamancilla3895]

Hey Tatiana how are you a year later? I hope you were able to heal! Please share

[@lazarus8447]

Having had a back injury from work, I felt her pain, oh god I felt that pain.

[@Soriyou3]

Inspirational story. Great video. Can you make a video on wrist sprain please? I injured my wrist while unloading the barbell after a deadlift and it hurts so much.

[@Filaxsan]

Movement is medicine. What a great way to put it!

[@vladyslav1]

Your book will be my bday gift, thank you for all the content!

[@SquatUniversity]

Honored! You're so welcome!

[@XXT0rr3s]

Good for Page, hopefully she stays injury free. I got the same response from my doctor, "You cant lift heavy anymore.." I said fuck that, and started to watch this channel and i am slowly getting my lower back pain to go away.

[@edbenzino]

Pulled my back again (i think 7 times in a short amount of time over the years) last year. This pain felt different so i went to see a doctor and he told me i needed surgery! My friends who have a physio background told me to do yoga and pilates to which i replied thats stupid...arent they for girls. They told me just give it 2 weeks if the problem still continues then i can do my stupid expensive back injury. So i choose a 30 day yoga challenge and also squeezed in pilates everyday. To this day i dont have much back problems, i have proper posture and i lift better at the gym!

[@Sean-fz1zg]

This video could not have come at a better time for me, love the content

[@Liammillard_94]

Movement is medicine. Love it

[@TyronPiteau]

Impressive Dr. Horshig! I’ve enjoyed the squat Bible and look forward to reading your recent book too.

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you!!

[@smolboyi]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing. I want to heal people like this.

[@BigJDinSC]

Excellent video (30yr trainer; 20 as CSCS)! Would LOVE to see more videos like this one. NOTE: might be good to go over proper "bracing" wuth this audience. It's been my experience that people who use lifting belts on a regular basis have very poor core control and struggle to create IAP and lumbar stability in a safe and effective manner ("belt addiction").

[@DOKTORPUSZ]

I would argue that belts aren't the problem. There are many people who use belts who know how to lift properly, and there are many people who use belts who don't know how to lift properly. Similarly, there are plenty of people who don't use belts who have no idea how to brace properly, and plenty who do. Don't blame the belts! I would however acknowledge that there any some people who believe throwing a belt on will automatically make lifting safer and reduce risk of injury which is, of course, nonsense.

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you - and i'll definitely show more like this!

[@saxodust]

Yes please

[@김천재-c9j]

Her bulged disc does not look so bad at all. My herniation is way bigger and i got my back operated. I can walk now without pain. I will slowly build up my muscle and come back to my sport again.

[@ManuelVCano]

This right here is what the world needs more of 👏🏼

[@dZorroIII]

Well done! 👏 For others wondering if theres really hope, I've had similar results with my own bulging disc followed by stuart mcgillis stuff & proper deadlifts that I did on my own. Proper movement & patience ftw! Check ur ego at the door

[@sirramsay1034]

I love those videos!! Very practical! Thank you once again for sharing this stuff with us! :D

[@SquatUniversity]

You're so welcome!

[@dannycoll7259]

Much needed encouragement. Thank you both.

[@coreyfearing7854]

Wish I could hire you. No one I've seen has been able to fix my disc issues, to lift without pain. Chiropractors and Physical therapy has had no results.

[@Jh_pek]

I would love to have that kind of physio in my state. In France they don’t teach that kind of rehab to physio, even the new one. It’s only stretches and McKenzie stuff that do nothing for athlete. I’m 34y old, 75KG, was squatting 130KG in January. Had a CT scan, Have low grade DDD (circumferential protrusion) on L4-L5 & L5-S1 and a little protrusion on S1 left side, no sciatica (just a little tingling sometime in the left pinky and cramps on left calf). I’m on medication to ease the pain (4/10) but the sessions I had with the physio (>12 times) have zero result. I’m lost …

[@srikanthnithyanandammd]

I am a sports medicine doctor. My biggest advice to Doctors- words matter. Saying that you have a 80yr old back is not right. This type of words can worsen prognosis.

[@bikerslow2598]

Dr Stuart McGill is the saviour

[@TuAnh-xm3ix]

feel so happy for her!

[@prescottosegie]

Great video very informative I appreciate it very much💪🏾💯

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you!

[@Larimuss]

I wish I could find anyone like this in Sydney. All the Chiro and physio just give you a slight adjustment and maybe 10 second massage and bill you $70. Literally does next to nothing. Very interesting exercises.

[@balajim7844]

Great video Doctor Aaron

[@theBoonarmies]

Full points for NHL on in the background.

[@mikrosINlove]

this is gold !

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you!

[@AminAziz95]

Amazing

[@joshuabluhm3871]

this is a pretty complete plan to tackle spinal problems!

[@Renzo.Fortini]

Wow ive been to 2 pts so far , ive had mid back pain for awhile and was recommend bird dog to fix it mainly but wow this really helped

[@janelmeier1684]

Love you videos!!

[@SquatUniversity]

Thank you!

[@CC-vj6dd]

Ok, I need to see this guy.

[@winsooohhh]

I have the same condition as hers. I just got steroid shot at my spine to reduce the inflammation that causes pain. What can I do for my low back pain and lifting. I wanna know step by step recovery from earlier stage

[@miguelguzman405]

Let’s go!

[@Showdownxlm]

amazing work. thanks for sharing!!

[@SquatUniversity]

You're welcome!

[@shivomjain4466]

I think i saw some issue with the l5 vertebrae. Some kind of a crack(high compression) She already had some issues and she didn't fixed it. Thats what i think

[@pandivlogszzz1182]

Inspiring ✨

[@Yupppi]

150 kg front squats after that injury! I can't do that with a healthy back!

[@Ziifit]

This video brightened up my day. There is hope I'll get better ☺️

[@NecrosisXIII]

Good luck

[@Hsa008]

Awesome.

[@HappyHealthyKarate-Do]

How did the disc bulge occur? Did she round out at the end?

[@dogie8c]

Are you associated with anyone in Northern California? I need help with my lower back pain (been in pain since June).

[@fyahrass8983]

As always great stuff wish I was is the US to get your help

[@omanduhuislife3367]

So epic💥💥👏👏

[@jasonelwood4738]

2:22 bracing can sometimes have unintended consequences

[@littletyke76]

How do people not know how important bracing is in lifting? Literally everyone preaches it...

[@SquatUniversity]

Knowing it's important and doing it correctly with all lifts are two different things.

[@SAMMYJR00777]

it only gets worst later on years so work out smarter

[@antamb5093]

Wish I had a few sessions with you. I feel a bit better after doing the mcgill big three but I need to do them more often for it to actually help. Get home from work and i’m too tired to start exercising. For years i would weight train 5/6 days per week but nowadays with a tiering day job i have zero motivation

[@sahabmalhi4915]

Biggest loss for a athlete is to lost the game forever 😔😔

[@mqmoreno2368]

I have a disc herniated problem my doctor send me to physical therapy but is not helping me with anything i feel the same pain and it's not leaving anytime soon i don't know if is because that my sessions are too far apart from each other i'm only taking two sessions every two weeks for like 30 minutes i wish i can have this type of training to fix this back pain

[@CoffeeFiend1]

Is the problem still there though? She still has bulging discs? But has just learned to work around them without pain?

[@OlMoldy]

Lots of people have disc bulges, but aren't symptomatic. Discs heal on their own as well. I have many questions

[@CoffeeFiend1]

@@OlMoldy Yeah I think I have a disc bulge currently but "see how you feel with some rest" is the parroted quote of every doctor. It's been 6 months.

[@lukeseropian]

@@CoffeeFiend1 take it from me, you HAVE to let it heal a bit and rest/ take it easy for the first few weeks or so. Then slowly get into doing rehab for your back. And do a lot of walking. Movement is the best thing for you to do. I hurt my lower back squatting about 6 months ago, and it never really “healed” until just a few months ago because I didn’t do rehab exercises and I kept lifting heavy like a dumbass. I am a powerifter, so I will admit that my ego got the best of me. But if you give it time and really work on rehabbing, you will get better, I promise. I am now hitting PR’s on squats and deadlifts

[@pywifishingandoutdoors]

This is amazing, will the bamboo stability work just a well with hip bands and weights on either side of a regular barbell?

[@omarreyes6142]

What's the process to get evaluated at your facility?

[@Ricky-Noll]

Beast!

[@ruymanbr]

You're incredible, in a good way. I hope someday I can visit! Keep doing what you do. :)

[@lancegibson230]

It would've been nice to watch but I'm not toggling between volume being all the way up or have the volume all of the way down.

[@sailorbob74133]

Have you ever dealt with athletes that have scoliosis?

[@glenng725]

I have a question. How do you know that this is really what helped?

[@Alexanderthegr800]

Hi Aaron, are there any cheaper alternatives to the earthquake bar? Maybe like a DIY version, my gym doesn’t have one.

[@rajZ772]

dislike for the uneven volume levels !

[@usuario36325]

Please help me with sternum pain🙏🏽🙏🏽 for bad posture

[@10thmountainvet]

She’s young. None of this is surprising. I’m 44 and finishing 20 years of military work. Medical says the same thing. Fix me and I’ll believe you lol.

[@ioannismichalakis4376]

Whats her current situation? Did she finally lift at her 100%?

[@karaquattrin2589]

Can you pleaseee be my PT my back is hurting so bad whenever I lift but I don’t want to stop lifting like my parents are saying I have to.

[@dvsavocs5290]

please don't record with bg music it's so hard to hear

[@dez9950]

Any idea why did this happen to her? Was it her form?

[@UR8Jason]

Can you please tell me how I would be able to get a similar programme to help me get over a disc injury...is it through a physio I can get this? Thanks

[@danieladamson860]

What if the assisted airplane stretch didn’t improve the mobility in her right hip, what other tests would u do?

[@alc4117]

I feel like it should be a requirement for doctors to take physiotherapy courses. Cus what’s the point of doctors when a majority of them think that the patient will never be as active ever again and just prescribe a steroid shot?

[@captainjackrana]

Do you take any consultations remotely? I'm from India and had L5-S1 disc bulge couple of years ago. Have recovered now but still get pain and stiffness from weightlifting

[@austinwhisler5938]

Nothing with the McKenzie press up or decompression therapy?

[@simonbuller1910]

6:29 what do you call the elastic bands she's using? I need to order some in the UK and can't really identify what they are to even look on amazon!!!

[@bestopinion9257]

Then do not lift again. At least not heavy, very light. If you are young you will heal up (no need for smart gym dude here). BUT when you past 30 years old or so, any old injury will come back worse than ever. Over 30 the body produces very little collagen and no, eating collagen won't help. So, better stop lifting heavy now to be better on long term. Just because you are able to lift heavy again doesn't mean you should. And think - you damaged your body being fully healthy by doing what you do, now it will be even worse to do what you do. Life is not about lifting heavy anyway, I wish I know it early.

[@bestopinion9257]

@ethan payne I lift heavy until 33 years old. At 24 I had an injury that I neglected it as long I 'healed' to the point of lifting heavy again. At 33 years old it happened again in the same place. Healing again at that age was not possible anymore. I still train but not heavy - at least not for dangerous exercises. Looking back some people told me to stop but no one explained me why. Now I tell young people to stop and why and ... they still do not listen.

[@TasmanianTigerGrrr]

What does the collagen do in regards to weight lifting?

[@bestopinion9257]

@@TasmanianTigerGrrr Collagen is used to repair joints. You do little wear and tear to your joints with weightlifting.

[@TasmanianTigerGrrr]

@@bestopinion9257 Thanks

[@johngil336]

Thank you for the video I need lots of help In this area with my back Is a lot of the procedures and methods in your book ?

[@johngil336]

I had almost the exact same problem, I’ve re injured my back 3 times in the last 2 years with same issue, and I love weightlifting and don’t want to stop

[@SquatUniversity]

You're welcome! And yes this methodology would be in my latest book "Rebuilding Milo"

[@Vitapantern]

Squat University Do you have any guide to how to get rid of calf pain? I squat everyday high bar, the more weight the more pain i get, also get pain even with only body weight, specialy if i pause the squat. At first i had pain only on left calf, high up think it was the soleus. So i noticed that i shifted forward a bit on the buttom of the squat. So i fixed it but now i get pain on both calfs and feels like it's gastrocnemius pain. Also i feel flexibal on my calf but maybe im not.

[@parthgarg5290]

i also suffering from this pain last 1 year . my all tests r negative but no effect i n pain. no any medicine effect from pain'. i m in 10th class. pls help. im very helpless. how i can contact with you.