I don't know about Spike's specific condition. But I think a couple posters in this thread are being judgmental and unfairly criticizing him.
For some people squats and deadlifts are not safe, and will worsen injuries. The compound lifts are not some magic one size fits all solution to building strength. They can be dangerous for some people.
I am one of those people. I have multiple herniated and degenerated discs in my lower back along with loss of bone density in one of the vertebrae. 3 separate MRIs done over a period of 6 years show that it is only likely to get worse over time.
I can't run without pain, I can't do standing exercises with heavy weight, and I have to really pay attention to what my body tells me so that my workout sessions do not lead to further injury.
For some people squats and deadlifts are not safe, and will worsen injuries. The compound lifts are not some magic one size fits all solution to building strength. They can be dangerous for some people.
I am one of those people. I have multiple herniated and degenerated discs in my lower back along with loss of bone density in one of the vertebrae. 3 separate MRIs done over a period of 6 years show that it is only likely to get worse over time.
I can't run without pain, I can't do standing exercises with heavy weight, and I have to really pay attention to what my body tells me so that my workout sessions do not lead to further injury.
"Me llaman el desaparecido
Que cuando llega ya se ha ido
Volando vengo, volando voy
Deprisa deprisa a rumbo perdido"