Prain/№7196

Restored body functionality after a bad hernia

Marten, 29, recovered from an L4-L5 hernia, built Prain to pass on what worked source

THENCouldn't sleep, walk or sit without pain. Getting through the day was a struggle.
NOWTraining daily and strength is steadily going up. Can sit for work when necessary.
Confidence 3 → 8Pain 8 → 3
RECOVERY TIMELINE, 37 MONTHS
M0: Poor form on a heavy squat
M11: Discovered r/backpain
M12: MRI confirmed L4-L5 extrusion
M17: 2min back extension iso holds
M23: Mostly pain-free day-to-day
McGill Big 3
LowBackAbility
Aggressive stretching
Simple and sinister
Strength & mobility
Standup table for deskwork
Sleeping on my back/side
M1M3M5M7M9M11M13M15M17M19M21M23M25M27M29M31M33M35M37
MO 1
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