Deca and discs.

[ohjeez]

I understand deca masks joint pain, but what about disc/ lower back pain. Possibility have herniated disc and have a strongman comp in about a month and hate to not go. And test is also being used. Any other advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Cobra Strike]

if you have a herniated disk then masking the pain will only make it worse....why would you want to risk it?

 

[ohjeez]

Thats what I was thinking, just wanted another opinion. I got a TENS unit but don't know if thatll do shit.

 

[Cobra Strike]

I would def get that healed up properly before you do any serious lifting bro...you out of all people know how important your spine is....you use it in everything

 

[ohjeez]

Yeah, sadly the easy fixes will probably do nothing, dont think I can do anything but take time off, but the problem is I'm in a middle of a cycle.

 

[Cobra Strike]

ouch! Injuries suck man! If i was having a hard time training or needed surgery I would stop mid cycle and pct...no sense of taking gear if you cant work out

 

[ohjeez]

Well I can do pretty much everything exept for heavy deads, which is great cause that is about used in every event. So Its kind of a catch 22 deal.

 

[UserAt204]

That sucks. I've trained with a herniated disc for years. Tens unit sucked and nothing has really helped. Took painkillers for years and decided to ditch them and had to just learn to live with it. Physical therapy has gotten me to the point where I can live with it. Good luck brother.

 

[ohjeez]

Thanks user, well just bought a tens unit, damn. Well Ill figure out something to do with it.

 

[ohjeez]

have you tried deep tissue massage bro?? or has anyone else?