Originally Posted by
Roy
PT will most likely tell you to never squat/deadlift again. But really, you can be fine in the long run and do both as long as you heal the injury you have sustained before starting back. It's very difficult to say how long that is as every injury is different in severity, but you may need a break for longer than you're comfortable with and resting more, sooner will server you better than coming back sooner and struggling with a nagging injury.
x-rays will probably show nothing, but keep in mind disc injuries will not be apparent on many x-rays. Most likely it's just going to take some time, rest, ibuprofen and common sense to know don't start back until your pain is gone. going on prescription strength NSAIDS as recommended by your Dr and being very consistent with it will definitely help your recovery.
I wouldn't necessarily say do absolutely nothing, but that would be better than doing the wrong thing...like situps, back flexion, jumping back to weights too early. Seriously...just walking around can help.
If this is your first 'episode', then you may be back soon but be warned your goodmorning problem will put you right back on the bench if you don't fix it. Good luck.