Can I Deadlift With a Spondylolisthesis Diagnosis
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I was recently diagnosed with a grade 1 spondylolisthesis in my lower back. The doctor told me to be careful with heavy lifting but did not explicitly say I had to stop. I am a huge fan of deadlifting and I am devastated at the thought of giving it up.
Has anyone here continued to deadlift with this condition? I am wondering if I need to switch to a trap bar or if I can still do conventional if my form is perfect. I have been focusing a lot on core stability and avoiding any extension based movements that might worsen the slip.
I would love to hear from anyone who has managed this long term. What does your training look like now and what precautions do you take? I am trying to stay positive but it is a scary diagnosis for a lifter.