Deadly squats

[BENNYBOOM]

Hey,whats up everybody.I was workin out some frustrations at the gym and went to heavy on the squats. I f---ed up my neck and back.I just got out of the hospital,they replaced a disc in my neck with new bone,a plate and some screws.I have to recuperate for three months and I go back in for the same(3 discs)on my lower back.I guess,Im trying to tell everybody,be carefull,more is not always better,you can get hurt.Has anyone else had these surgeries?what can I expect?Is there any exercise I can do to maintain myself?? PEACE BENNYBOOM

[flexer01]

thats crappy.....learn your lesson?

[goliath.jr]

i had a lapindectomy of the L5/S1, and i have a bulging disk in my neck that flares up on occasion. i got both from squats also. i was out of the gym for about 6 weeks post surgery, but it took about 8-12 weeks to fully recover. i squat pretty light now, but go heavy on the leg press. it sux bro...mine wasn't near as bad as yours sounds. best of luck man!

[BENNYBOOM]

Thanx bros,the surgery definetly sucked,its a hell of a way to get some time off from work.The doc told me a recovery of 7-12 months.The bar put so much pressure on my neck,I saw stars and then I was out like a light.How I didnt get killed,I dont know?I woke up in the emergency room,the rest is history.Well,at least I fitnessgeared to spend my time.I should become a Mod. by time Im recovered. PEACE BENNYBOOM

[Blackfoot]

Damn. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

[trancedelt]

sorry to hear about that,
do you know what it was that caused the injury?

[Canadaguyeh]

Sorry to hear bro, I guess your best bet after surgery is to hit physiotherapy up and recondition back and neck muscles . Good luck bro.

[BENNYBOOM]

Originally posted by trancedelt
sorry to hear about that,
do you know what it was that caused the injury?

Yeah,too much weight and bad form.The bar rolled off my shoulders onto my neck,ruptured my disc,which caused me to pass out.Then my lower back became unstable and ruptured 3 discs there.Thank God the weights landed on the safety bar of the rack!!or it would have been worse.It looks like light to moderate weights with higher reps are in my future.Thanks to all for the concern,its much appreciated. PEACE BENNYBOOM

[jsjs24]

I've only had a slipped ruptured disk which pinched my ciatic nerve. I had to have surgery and weight were out for me for a while. Sorry to hear that and good luck recovering!

[THE JUICE]

damn sorry to hear that bro

[BENNYBOOM]

Bar none,We guys have made me feel better,I can look back and ALMOST laugh at the whole thing.The way my buds came to my aid when it happened and the understanding I received here,lets you know,Im not in this alone!thanks guys PEACE BENNYBOOM