Dr's Appointment and Training 2.17.14

So...I had an appointment with the Orthopedic Dr today.  He did XRAYS of my T and L spine.  Turns out I have a slight scoliosis and possible kyphosis.  I already knew I had lordosis.  So, he wants me to follow up with the spine Dr. in his same group.  I have an appointment 2 weeks from Thursday, for that.  I have to admit, the news was hard to hear and it makes me a little nervous.  I don't want to hear that I have to stop this journey...and I don't know that I would have the willpower to do it.  Istvan didn't seem too worried.  He reassured me that he has coached other athletes with scoliosis and that he has some corrective/preventative exercises for me to start doing to supplement my training.  In the meantime, I need to avoid the movements that aggravate this inflamed muscle.  Also need to ask the Dr. what the prognosis is?  Will this condition get worse with time?  Is there anything that I'm doing that will make it worse?  Anything I can do to prevent it from getting worse?  Ahhhh...I realize there are far worse things to have and I am grateful for the chance I've had to be so active in spite of this condition.  Being active is my life blood...I can't imagine not having it!

Training...

• Back Squats
• 4.3 @ 75% (90)
• 3.2 @ 80% (95)
• 3 @ 85% (100)
• 3 @ 90% (105)
• 1 @ 95% (110)
• Snatch Pull
• 4.3.3.4.3 @ 97% (75)
• Deadlift
• 4.5.4.4 @ 80% (110)