u/Ricklazell

165kg 1 rep max (new PB) 2 weeks ago.

150kg x3 rep PB

Code RICKL10

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I had a scan back in 2023 to confirm what was going on (photo) chat GPT broke the results down into simple terms for me.

Last year I had a flare up of sciatica. Right side shooting pain down my leg. I couldn’t sit down for long was ok with walking and moving around and even doing squats. Deadlifts were off the menu for time being.

That flare up lasted about 3 months (very lucky!) my back was really good up until about 4 weeks ago. I’d still get the odd backache from doing weights mostly deadlifts/back squats, front squats was ok.

Today and the previous 3 weeks my lower back is so tight and locked up with muscle spasms. I can’t bend over. I can’t do deadlifts or any form of squats atm. I had been trying hyper back extensions to strengthen my back but that’s a no go atm. When I have weight on my back (squats) I can feel something being pressed down in my right lower back which tells me it’s a disc on a nerve and I get some pain go down my glute/piriformis into my upper hamstring.

Been prescribed naproxen today, hopefully this helps as I want to get back to normal and work on strengthening my lower back.

TLDR; question is the title. The body text is briefly what’s happened/going on.

Thanks

Was going for an all time PB of 165kg but failed it. Annoyed me though considering how well this 160 moved!

Any ideas what it could be? I’ve used various fungal treatment oils/creams and dermatology creams and it won’t go.

Bear in mind the AI photo looks nothing like me 😂 but what’s your thoughts. Me with or without a beard?

Generally I use oil no matter what but with this heat it’s making my beard go big and fluffy.

Just been plodding along with training and went for some raw heavy singles

I have 10 reels and 1 photo on my account and it says I have 7 posts 🤦🏻‍♂️

Seems like it’s a new issue for me. I always post my stories on instagram then if I want to, I share to Facebook but it just the spinning icon and it doesn’t share.

Is there any way I can get this scratch out other than getting a new cyclops or new rep?

Thanks