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I am a 52-year-old male. I have disc problems. Orthopedists have advised me not to exercise with weights or do push¬ups and pull-ups. I am wondering whether it is all right for me to exercise with resistance tubes or cables.

Presume you have a prolapsed intervertebral disc in the lower back. Your orthopedic surgeon has wisely advised you against resistance exercises during an attack. However once the acute phase passes, you should start with back strengthening exercises. And once the back heals you can try resistance/weight training. Light free weights, pulley systems, cables and tubes can all be used for strength training after getting a clearance from your orthopedic surgeon.
While it’s heartening to note that you want to embark on an exercise programmed, I’d strongly recommend that you get medical clearance for the same. Perhaps TheraBands would be a better choice to begin with. For starters, select a TheraBand that provides the least resistance(Green) and then work your way up.

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