I recently had an X ray for my lungs and it was noted I had moderate degeneration of my discs in the mid thoracic region of my spine.
Lots of information about lumbar spine discs and weight training...but not much I can find about thoracic. Anyone had any experience with this?
I am 41, 6'2" and 240 about 12-13% bodyfat, been weight training for ten years, was diagnosed with scoliosis as a kid and last x ray for scoliosis was when I was 19. Competed in powerlifting and men's physique last year. I was just about to start peaking for another powerlifting meet when the diagnosis was given to me. Recent weights have been 550 deadlift, 430 squat, 350 bench press and 245 strict military press. I am also a firefighter so I can't just up and stop working out...
I am concerned that lifting heavy, especially powerlifting, olympic and strongman lifts will accelerate the wear and tear on my spine.
If anyone can share their experience or link me to some good info I would appreciate it.
Lots of information about lumbar spine discs and weight training...but not much I can find about thoracic. Anyone had any experience with this?
I am 41, 6'2" and 240 about 12-13% bodyfat, been weight training for ten years, was diagnosed with scoliosis as a kid and last x ray for scoliosis was when I was 19. Competed in powerlifting and men's physique last year. I was just about to start peaking for another powerlifting meet when the diagnosis was given to me. Recent weights have been 550 deadlift, 430 squat, 350 bench press and 245 strict military press. I am also a firefighter so I can't just up and stop working out...
I am concerned that lifting heavy, especially powerlifting, olympic and strongman lifts will accelerate the wear and tear on my spine.
If anyone can share their experience or link me to some good info I would appreciate it.