# Recovery post Lumbar Puncture?

**URL:** <https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089>\
**Category:** Medical Q&A \[Moderated\]\
**Tags:** training, pain\
**Created:** [November 12, 2023, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089 "2023-11-12T10:13:48Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![Liftingfordollars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5ac83/32.png) [@Liftingfordollars](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Liftingfordollars)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089/1 "2023-11-12T10:13:48Z")

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Hey @Jordan_Feigenbaum / @Austin_Baraki

I started strength training a few months ago, following the basic linear progression programme.

developed an extreme headache whilst lifting, got checked out and a Lumbar Puncture was required, which came back all clear and nothing worrying thank god.

i had the investigative procedure about 4 days ago, resting currently with small walks and sitting mainly, how can I get back into training? How should I approach training as would rather not have a CSF leak/puncture site opening whilst lifting.

what do? Thank you in advance!

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 2:17pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089/2 "2023-11-12T14:17:59Z")

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If you are feeling fine at 4 days out from the procedure, I do not see any reason to recommend specific physical activity restrictions or a “special” approach to returning to training.

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**Author:** ![Liftingfordollars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5ac83/32.png) [@Liftingfordollars](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Liftingfordollars)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089/3 "2023-11-12T14:26:32Z")

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> [@Austin\_Baraki](#):
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> If you are feeling fine at 4 days out from the procedure, I do not see any reason to recommend specific physical activity restrictions or a “special” approach to returning to training.

Thanks Dr Baraki

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**Author:** ![Liftingfordollars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5ac83/32.png) [@Liftingfordollars](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Liftingfordollars)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089/4 "2023-11-12T14:54:03Z")

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Thanks Dr Baraki, as a precaution are there any issues with lifting in general after the above procedure? Would heavy lifting affect the CSF area?

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\
**Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089/5 "2023-11-12T14:58:34Z")

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I would not be training in the first 48 hours or so after such a procedure.

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**Author:** ![Liftingfordollars](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b5ac83/32.png) [@Liftingfordollars](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Liftingfordollars)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089/6 "2023-11-13T11:18:00Z")

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[quote=“Austin Baraki, post:5, topic:14089, username:Austin\_Baraki”]  
I would not be training in the first 48 hours or so after such a procedure.  
[/quote] Thanks Dr Baraki - From a generalist perspective is there any cause for concern for lifting after getting one of these ops done assuming adequate rest of say 1 week? e.g. lifting heavy in future may lead to CSF leak/tear? Or is it safe to resume normal processes if “feeling back to normal”? Just worried about causing any issues thats all, hardly any documentation on the interwebs!

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**Author:** ![Austin\_Baraki](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.barbellmedicine.com/austin_baraki/32/1095_2.png) [@Austin\_Baraki](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/u/Austin_Baraki)\
**Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.barbellmedicine.com/t/recovery-post-lumbar-puncture/14089/7 "2023-11-13T14:34:00Z")

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I feel like this was answered by my initial reply.

If you are feeling normal after a few days, I do not see any reason to recommend specific physical activity restrictions or a “special” approach to returning to training.​