Well, went to see a doc today and my worst fears were true - far lateral disc herniation between L4 and L5...
Looks like I am out at least till May (so the doc says).
This is a preliminary diagnostic as I yet have to get an x-ray/MRI done...
Honestly, this blows. I was making steady progress, completed Smolov and two weeks of Sheiko 37 and everything was fine, but decided to sit on a rock at the beach and enjoy the sun/read and got a disc herniation?
Here is my plan of attack for the next month:
- Reduce my weight as much as I can (I hate doing this, but I am going to reduce my carbs significantly, especially since I'm barely active at the moment)
- Start doing rehab TODAY!
- Once I feel like I can get back into the gym, I'll start Madcow 5x5 and go back to the basics trying to build my strength back up.
Question for you fellas, if I am going to cut down on carbs, should I aim for staying under 50 grams per day? Is that correct?