Barbell Medicine Podcast Bonus Episode: Vaccinations and Exercise, Deadlifts For Hypertrophy, and Recovery from Disc Herniations
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Sep 18, 2025 Explore how vaccination effects can intersect with training and the surprising benefits of exercising post-shot. Discover the debate between deadlifts and Romanian deadlifts for muscle growth, emphasizing injury risk and recovery. Delve into the intricacies of disc herniations and sciatica, including recovery expectations and the role of psychological factors in pain persistence. This insightful discussion offers valuable tips for maximizing strength training while navigating health challenges.
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Vaccine Symptoms Show Immune Activation
- Post-vaccine symptoms like aches and sweats are signs your immune system is working.
- These reactions are controlled and expected, not a unique problem for one person.
You Can Use Fever Reducers After Vaccines
- You may take ibuprofen or antipyretics after vaccination if needed.
- Early concerns they blunt vaccine response have not been supported by later evidence.
Exercise Doesn't Harm Vaccine Response
- Exercise around vaccination likely doesn't impair immune response.
- It may even improve short-term serologic markers, though impact on clinical outcomes is unknown.