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Back Problems
Posted on 3/25/19 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 3/25/19 at 2:00 pm
Anyone here throw their back out every now and then? About 10 years ago, I was helping a friend move and was in the bed of a truck holding the heaviest desk known to man. The guy on the ground (who I didn’t know) failed to warn me he couldn’t hold on any longer and when he did my back was jerked down about 6 inches or so. I felt something, but it didn’t seem too bad at the time. The next morning, I went to spit out my toothpaste and all of a sudden my back went out and I was down for the count. That put me in bed for about 3 days. When I was able to move around again, I went to the doctor and was told that the disc was ok, but more than likely I would have some back issues periodically. Doctor did tell me that if I worked out and got my core strong, I’d heal up quicker. As a result, I started working out for the first time in my life. Since then, I’ve probably pulled my back out 2 times a year give or take & it definitely heals faster. Just curious if anyone here has same issues and if they have any advice/tips on stuff they’ve done to help.
I pulled mine for the first time last Wednesday squatting. It wasn’t even on the way up...just caught on the way down.
I pulled mine for the first time last Wednesday squatting. It wasn’t even on the way up...just caught on the way down.
This post was edited on 3/25/19 at 2:03 pm
Posted on 3/25/19 at 2:52 pm to Sandtrap
If you don’t have disc issues there has to be something musculoskeletal wrong to cause your back to go out occasionally. Probably some postural or muscle imbalance issues. You should go see a physical therapist that can assess what’s going on and give you a better idea of what to do to improve your body. No need for a doctor referral in LA.
Posted on 3/25/19 at 3:05 pm to Sandtrap
Now and again.
Spinal decompression has helped me. Reverse hypers and/or hanging from a pullup bar significantly reduces my back issues, and I haven't had a blowout since.
Warming up and form helps with avoiding injury during the workout. If/when it goes, ice hard and avoid reaggravation.
If you haven't, look at Brian Alsruhe's YouTube vid on breathing and bracing. That's a foundation of not getting out of alignment during a lift.
Spinal decompression has helped me. Reverse hypers and/or hanging from a pullup bar significantly reduces my back issues, and I haven't had a blowout since.
Warming up and form helps with avoiding injury during the workout. If/when it goes, ice hard and avoid reaggravation.
If you haven't, look at Brian Alsruhe's YouTube vid on breathing and bracing. That's a foundation of not getting out of alignment during a lift.
Posted on 3/25/19 at 3:18 pm to Sandtrap
I'm betting you popped your facet joint. You know you did something the day of and it feels like a little burn but the next day you are on the ground and can hardly move for about 2-3 days.
I've had it happen twice and they were both rack pulls. I would get lazy and not brace as hard as I could and got out of position.
I've had it happen twice and they were both rack pulls. I would get lazy and not brace as hard as I could and got out of position.
This post was edited on 3/25/19 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 3/25/19 at 3:52 pm to mtcheral
Wondering if maybe now I do have disc problems...but, I hear when that happens people are in excruciating pain. I’m in pain, but it’s not unbearable.
Also, I didn’t realize I didn’t need a referral for PT in Louisiana. If my insurance covers the sessions, I may look into this.
Thanks man.
Also, I didn’t realize I didn’t need a referral for PT in Louisiana. If my insurance covers the sessions, I may look into this.
Thanks man.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 3:35 pm to Sandtrap
I get the same thing. It was so bad at one time it went out drying myself after a shower. One thing I find that helps is to keep your hips and hamstrings stretched. Even if I'm having a lazy day and just sitting around the house, I try to stretch just to stay comfortable. Since I started this, my back hurts a lot less.
Posted on 3/26/19 at 5:03 pm to Sandtrap
Used to have back issues when lifting a lot and lifting regularly, it really was as simple as stretching my quads and hamstrings and strengthening my core. I went to see a PT for a couple months who taught me all the different stretches and it has changed my life.
You always hear stretching helps with lower back pain but if you actually do it consistently it really will help your back.
It’s the science behind how your muscles work and to sum it up, leg muscles when tight and contracted will pull on the bottom of your lower back muscles causeinf discomfort and misalignment. Loseining your legs helps release the tension of the muscle pulling down on your lower back
You always hear stretching helps with lower back pain but if you actually do it consistently it really will help your back.
It’s the science behind how your muscles work and to sum it up, leg muscles when tight and contracted will pull on the bottom of your lower back muscles causeinf discomfort and misalignment. Loseining your legs helps release the tension of the muscle pulling down on your lower back
Posted on 3/27/19 at 9:15 pm to Sandtrap
You need Xrays and MRI
Posted on 3/27/19 at 11:43 pm to Sandtrap
I used to rupture a disc every 6 months in my lower back and neck. Its gotten a lot better bet I know that my disc can still pop out any time, so I’m just really careful with form and posture. I don’t lift super heavy anymore, focus on form, don’t do really do legwork anymore, except for super light deadlifts. Took some collagen supplements for a while but I’m still not sold on that stuff as whey has the same aminos.
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