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Back injuries

sameeya2121
sameeya2121 Posts: 15 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello all,

Ever since working with weights (6 months) even though I feel as though I have the correct form, I always have doubt about doing my back in.

Especially when I occasionally experience mild lower back pain.

Any tips or advice would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance☺️

Replies

  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    You have pain, think your firm is okay and have doubts. Has anyone ever evaluated your movement patterns

    A screen through a physical therapist may be a good investment. At least, find a trainer that can run you through the Functional Movement Screen
  • sameeya2121
    sameeya2121 Posts: 15 Member
    I have a personal trainer who watches me train

    But if need be, I’ll look into what you’ve said

    Thank you
  • Mithridites
    Mithridites Posts: 600 Member
    Prioritize strengthening your lower back muscles above all others. Hyperextensions, bird dogs and Supermans are my go-tos. Find the balance between strengthening and injuring those muscles and persist. For me, the lower back pain caused by 2 herniated discs has significantly decreased just by strengthening the muscles around them (and also my core.)
  • sameeya2121
    sameeya2121 Posts: 15 Member
    edited September 2018
    Thank you I’ll definitely try that!

    A silly question
    But how will I know if I’m strengthening my back muscles or injuring them?
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    sameeya2121 wrote: »
    I have a personal trainer who watches me train

    But if need be, I’ll look into what you’ve said

    Thank you

    Did he or she do some sort of movement assessment before you started working out?
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    Are you warming up and cooling down before and after exercising? I just love the foam roller for warmups and if my lower back is bothering me.

    I bought a $15 foam roller at Walmart but it only lasted a year, so if you want one that will last longer, consider spending more money on it.
  • successgal1
    successgal1 Posts: 996 Member
    Have your back examined. Muscle stiffness and genuine pain are two different things. You could be pinching a nerve, or have degenerating discs and not yet know it.
  • sameeya2121
    sameeya2121 Posts: 15 Member
    Thanks everyone

    To summarise it is important to examine but also warm up, cool down and do the correct exercises for the lower back area
  • Packerjohn
    Packerjohn Posts: 4,855 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Are you warming up and cooling down before and after exercising? I just love the foam roller for warmups and if my lower back is bothering me.

    I bought a $15 foam roller at Walmart but it only lasted a year, so if you want one that will last longer, consider spending more money on it.

    Perform Better foam rollers are in virtually every commercial gym I've been in. Less than $20 for basic models.

    https://www.performbetter.com/search?keywords=foam roller
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,055 Member
    Packerjohn wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    Are you warming up and cooling down before and after exercising? I just love the foam roller for warmups and if my lower back is bothering me.

    I bought a $15 foam roller at Walmart but it only lasted a year, so if you want one that will last longer, consider spending more money on it.

    Perform Better foam rollers are in virtually every commercial gym I've been in. Less than $20 for basic models.

    https://www.performbetter.com/search?keywords=foam roller

    Thanks!
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