In a nutshell, adding fusion on top of lumbar decompression/laminectomy may have no added benefit for those with just radiculopathy (leg nerve) symptoms.
Something to consider if you're being told you need a fusion.
As for me, I continue to do CrossFit and (olympic) lift 3 days a week. In fact, I did my first olympic weightlifting meet, hitting a PR in my clean and jerk (99 kg / 218 lbs)!
I also continue to hit the core work hard:
- front squats
- weighted planks
- dead bugs
- bird dogs
- reverse hypers and GHD hip extensions (being careful to AVOID hyperextension)
Hope everyone is healing or figuring out ways to continue to train while avoiding pain.
Cheers.
#crossfit #weightlifting #spondylolisthesis
