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Podcast: Low Back Pain Podcast
Episode: Does Weightlifting Compress Your Discs? | Episode 33
Description: Dr. Grant Elliott with RehabFix Online Low Back Program: Â
This episode I discuss a common topic of discussion which is if weightlifting compresses your discs. Many people believe squatting and deadlifting could compress your discs and cause wear and tear on the spine, accelerating the degenerative process. Here I dive into the evidence to tell you once and for all what weightlifting does to your discs! If you would like to work with me 1-on-1 to fix your low back pain as a team, submit an application using the link below so we can m...