F.... Back Pain

[mredskins]

So I am going back to the gym this week after a two week vacation from working out. My back feels good as new. I think a combation of rest and my 13 month old son starting to walk on his own has helped my back a ton.

[70Chip]

Originally Posted by mredskins

So I am going back to the gym this week after a two week vacation from working out. My back feels good as new. I think a combation of rest and my 13 month old son starting to walk on his own has helped my back a ton.

So now you're going to mess it up again by lifting weights. Are you going to be in the olympics? Do you play professional football? Are you auditioning for a role in the re-make of Over the Top? If not, you should keep doing what you've been doing for the last two weeks.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by mredskins

So I am going back to the gym this week after a two week vacation from working out. My back feels good as new. I think a combation of rest and my 13 month old son starting to walk on his own has helped my back a ton.

I'm sure you already know this but pay close attention to your technique. I would also work on some exercises that strengthen your back muscles.

[mredskins]

Well I am going tonight after work, I was ready to go last night but forgot Caps start at 7. My doctor said it was most likely a muscle strain from lifting my son the wrong way. I plan on taking it slow.

70chip I don't think think I could ever give up the gym I just need to modify how I work out. Actually one of the biggest "pains in your back" at the gym is the treadmill.

thanks everyone for your help!

[budw38]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Well I am going tonight after work, I was ready to go last night but forgot Caps start at 7. My doctor said it was most likely a muscle strain from lifting my son the wrong way. I plan on taking it slow.

70chip I don't think think I could ever give up the gym I just need to modify how I work out. Actually one of the biggest "pains in your back" at the gym is the treadmill.

thanks everyone for your help!

Working your abs , obliques and low back muscles should help , working your hamstrings and stretching after your workouts should help . Good luck .

[Missin21]

I feel for ya dude. I'm 35 (or will be on Memorial Day) & I have had back pain for a long while now. The majority of mine is caused by an accident I had at work back in 2002 when I was working with the Local IBEW. I now have spinal cord deterioration & 2 bulging discs at my L4-L5, & L5-S1 vertebrate. Sometimes, it can actually paralyze me from the waist down. Yea...it sucks.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by saden1

Man, back pain sucks but groin pain is the worst ever. With groin pain I can barely move. Usually losing gut weight and working on my core muscles resolves all my back pain issues.

I can understand how that could be a problem. I imagine you get kicked in the balls............frequently.
Have a nice day Saden

[gibbsisgod]

Originally Posted by saden1

Man, back pain sucks but groin pain is the worst ever. With groin pain I can barely move. Usually losing gut weight and working on my core muscles resolves all my back pain issues.

I pulled my groin over the weekend. It really sucks. I can walk on flat surfaces but inclines, steps and ladders are a bitch.

I think its amazing how much you use your groin muscles too. Doing simple stuff like reaching around to scratch my ass is causing discomfort. Apparently, your groin is attached to your ass scratching muscle.