Workout routine with pinched nerve

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May 12th, 2020 10:06 pm

Danor71 [OP]: Jr. Member; Apr 20, 2012; 172 posts; 9 upvotes; Montreal

May 12th, 2020 10:06 pm

Workout routine with pinched nerve

I’m suffered from pinch nerves in my neck for several years. Every time I go back to lifting weights, it flares up again. During the COVID-19 quarantine, I’ve focused on cardio but would like to hit some weights.

What would you all recommend to prevent another flare up? Should I limit to light weights high reps? Any specific exercises to avoid my pinched nerve?

Thanks

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May 13th, 2020 2:09 am

th12mq: Banned; Feb 13, 2015; 1059 posts; 243 upvotes; Oakville, ON

May 13th, 2020 2:09 am

What occurs during a “flare up” what do you feel or not feel?
General nerves from the neck and cervical area is associated with innervation and sensation on the upper limbs. Any deficits? E.g. decreased sensation, burning/tingling, strength

May 13th, 2020 12:49 pm

Danor71 [OP]: Jr. Member; Apr 20, 2012; 172 posts; 9 upvotes; Montreal

May 13th, 2020 12:49 pm

th12mq wrote: ↑ What occurs during a “flare up” what do you feel or not feel?
General nerves from the neck and cervical area is associated with innervation and sensation on the upper limbs. Any deficits? E.g. decreased sensation, burning/tingling, strength

During a flare up, I will get a stiff neck followed by numbness in my hand. I’ve seen so many doctors on this because the first time I felt numbness, I immediately thought heart attack. It will last for several days/weeks. Sometimes it so bad I need meds, anti inflammatory etc...

Therefore, I am trying to avoid this situation at all cost!

May 17th, 2020 2:11 pm

trane0: Deal Addict; Jun 8, 2005; 3157 posts; 634 upvotes; Toronto

May 17th, 2020 2:11 pm

Danor71 wrote: ↑ During a flare up, I will get a stiff neck followed by numbness in my hand. I’ve seen so many doctors on this because the first time I felt numbness, I immediately thought heart attack. It will last for several days/weeks. Sometimes it so bad I need meds, anti inflammatory etc...

Therefore, I am trying to avoid this situation at all cost!

Have you seen a sports medicine physician, or a good sport medicine physiotherapist about this?

Unrelated, I've heard that dead hangs are good exercise for spinal decompression.

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May 27th, 2020 5:08 pm

Danor71 [OP]: Jr. Member; Apr 20, 2012; 172 posts; 9 upvotes; Montreal

May 27th, 2020 5:08 pm

trane0 wrote: ↑ Have you seen a sports medicine physician, or a good sport medicine physiotherapist about this?

Unrelated, I've heard that dead hangs are good exercise for spinal decompression.

That;s my plan post Covid-19

May 27th, 2020 5:08 pm

Danor71 [OP]: Jr. Member; Apr 20, 2012; 172 posts; 9 upvotes; Montreal

May 27th, 2020 5:08 pm

trane0 wrote: ↑ Have you seen a sports medicine physician, or a good sport medicine physiotherapist about this?

Unrelated, I've heard that dead hangs are good exercise for spinal decompression.

That;s my plan post Covid-19

Jun 8th, 2020 7:02 pm

Crisqo09: Newbie; Feb 13, 2013; 10 posts; 3 upvotes; Toronto

Jun 8th, 2020 7:02 pm

Stay away from lifting weights until you can go get a professional opinion.
I've had neck surgery, due to a pinched nerve in my neck too, this was probably 7-8 years ago.
Not fun, when they have to open up your neck, and stretch it, and leave a metal plate inside to hold it. =)

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