Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Young Man Suffers Slipped Discs From Weightlifting and Supplements
A young man wanted to get bigger muscles quickly by lifting weights and taking special powders.
He didn't check with a doctor first or learn how to lift properly.
Soon after, his back started hurting badly.
It turned out he damaged the cushions (discs) in his spine because he lifted too much, too fast, and without good advice.
Doctors are seeing more people his age with similar problems because they also want big muscles fast.
It's like building a house without a good plan, which can lead to problems.
A 20-year-old engineering student developed multiple slipped discs after weightlifting.
The student joined a gym and followed weightlifting routines without medical evaluation.
He consumed protein and creatine supplements to enhance muscle growth.
The student experienced lower back pain within two months of starting his gym routine.
Doctors are seeing an increase in young patients with back pain from rapid muscle gain.
- Who
- A 20-year-old engineering student and Dr. Bhavuk Garg, professor of orthopaedics.
- What
- A 20-year-old engineering student developed multiple slipped discs.
- When
- Six months prior to the report.
- Where
- Noida and AIIMS (All-India Institute of Medical Sciences), Delhi.
- Why
- Due to improper weightlifting and the use of supplements to gain muscle mass rapidly.
- Patient Age
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Multiple slipped discs
- Cause
- Improper weightlifting and supplements
- Symptoms
- Lower back pain and radiating leg pain
- Medical Advice Source
- Gym Instructor
- Medical Facility
- AIIMS, Delhi