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Lower back pull

adentce
adentce Posts: 1 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey guys. Pulled my lower back 2 days ago. Any suggestions on a decent remedy

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  • yellingkimber
    yellingkimber Posts: 229 Member
    edited April 2017
    Yup! A trip to the doctor.
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    Physio or chiro
  • knittnponder
    knittnponder Posts: 1,953 Member
    Time. And then work on strengthening it so you are less likely to do it again in the future. My husband has pulled his several times and all a trip to the doctor results in is a bill and him telling my husband to take ibuprofen, use heat or ice, depending on what feels better and don't lay around; exercise gently in a way that will move the back but not hurt like taking a walk or doing gentle yoga. If my husband would consistently do some yoga he would probably not throw his back out. His doctor agrees with me. :wink:
  • 88olds
    88olds Posts: 4,546 Member
    Agree, doc. Not something to mess with. Meantime check out hamstrings and glutes. Try a foam roller on both or gentle stretches.
  • Lizarking
    Lizarking Posts: 507 Member
    Talk to a doctor. Check out Dr. Stuart MCgills work.
    Avoid random internet advice and chiropractors. You need to a medical professional.

  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    Exercising with a weight that doesnt break form if you can and make sure your form is pinpoint. If it is much too painful obviously work around the injury and possibly see a doctor if you feel it's needed.

    I'm not a fan of stretching, but with muscle pulls it's a really good idea when your muscles are warm.
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