Lower back injuries suck!

[dixiechick]

TweetI'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]

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

[FUZO]

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

[Dzone]

Tweetsorry to hear that DC. Hope you feel better soon

[Waterboy]

TweetSorry 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]

TweetMy 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]

TweetNot 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]

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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]

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

[TheChosen1]

TweetI 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]

TweetDo 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]

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