Lower back injuries suck!

[dixiechick]

I'm still not sure exactly what I did, but my lower back is shot. Wed I worked quads and went heavy on squats. My back was a little sore Thurs morning, but nothing unusual. Then I worked shoulder & back... I had to combine my workouts because I was planning on clean house today. By time I was finished working out, my back was killing me. I guess I did it on the military shoulder press. Now I'm paying for it. I can't stand, sit or lay down without my back hurting. The last time I hurt my back this bad was about 7 yrs ago on the squat rack. So I'm icing it and taking Aleve, and wishing I had something stronger.

This sucks... now I won't be able to train for awhile

[Klash]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

Oh, I hate back injuries. I feel for you! Good luck...

[FUZO]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

Mine is starting to feel good after 2 weeks.I just started back kick boxing but without the kicking just boxing,hitting the bags

[Dzone]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

sorry to hear that DC. Hope you feel better soon

[Waterboy]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

Sorry to hear that DC. Just rest up for a few days.
Try placing a pillow under your knees when you lay down. It will relieve some of the pressure on back.

[dixiechick]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

My back is doing better, so I'm going to try to work out today. I'm just going to keep the weights light and see how it goes.

[skinnyman]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

Not sure about aleve, but advil works for me. However, careful on the amount you take. From what i understand advil does a job on your stomach.

[Dzone]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

Not sure about aleve, but advil works for me. However, careful on the amount you take. From what i understand advil does a job on your stomach.

NSAIDS will do some real damage in more ways than one if taken for to long.

[daved150]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

sorry to hear that dc....all injury's suck, lol

[TheChosen1]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

I hate to break it to you like this, dixie, but it's not always something that we do that causes back injuries. It's that dreaded thing called AGE. A couple of weeks ago, my back was killing me simply after a cardio day, whereas I did a 20 minute walk on the treadmill with a high incline but moderate speed. At my job, I've notices alot of employees going out with lower back injuries, including my buddy with over 20 years of services.

[kite]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

Do you have access to a reverse hyper machine? If so, they do wonders for low back problems, just use light weight obviously. You been to a chiro yet?

[daved150]

Re: Lower back injuries suck!

ok DC you totaly jinxed me!!! i NEVER hurt my back and today i did it while doing heavy shrugs....i shouldve used a belt!!