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Hey guys! (^-^)/ I have Grade 1 isthmic spondylolisthesis at L5-S1, an L4-L5 disc bulge, prior spinal hardware from a spinal fusion, and generalized hypermobility :( Unfortunately, I have to wait until I get insurance in December before I can see a PT, so I'm trying to self manage my pain until then, and I need advice!

​I loved weightlifting before a bad fall about 1 yr ago that made everything worse.. I want to start again because it helped strengthen my core and take some load off my spine, but I'm terrified of making my slip further or triggering my radiculopathy. Cardio is miserable for me bc I have asthma.

For those of you with spondy who still lift weights, what modifications or machine swaps do you swear by? How do you safely train lower body and back without loading your spine vertically or causing flexion/extension shear? Any advice or resources would be hugely appreciated! Thank you in advance (^-^)

Has anyone ever had to train a dog that will absolutely not go potty outside?

Freya, our timid new dog that we found alone and horrified a few days ago, refuses to potty outside no matter how long she is out. The only time she will do it is inside, but, even then, she tries her best to hold it. The vet told us she has some issues with her uterus, but I don't think it has anything to do with that? They also told us she has tons of stool in her colon, but, like I said, she will hold it until she absolutely has to and she is inside. I was wondering if someone might have any tips or might have any experience with a dog like that?

Has anyone ever had to train a dog that will absolutely not go potty outside?

Freya, our timid new dog that we found alone and horrified a few days ago, refuses to potty outside no matter how long she is out. The only time she will do it is inside, but, even then, she tries her best to hold it. The vet told us she has some issues with her uterus, but I don't think it has anything to do with that? They also told us she has tons of stool in her colon, but, like I said, she will hold it until she absolutely has to and she is inside. I was wondering if someone might have any tips or might have any experience with a dog like that?