Kettlebell injury

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Janicebrown77
Janicebrown77 Posts: 18 Member
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Hi two days ago when I was doing my kettle bell class I felt my lower back in what I can say was a twinge I've never hurt my back before. Anyways has anyone ever done this ? I'm pretty gutted as I'm now restricted in bending at all I think I may have ripped a muscle. I tried a 5k walk yesterday but I crawled it.

What's recovery time on this? A few days? Any advice would be great!

I'm hoping a few days trying to stretch as much as possible but even after that walk I found I was even more stiff :neutral_face: I just want to get bk to it and not lose what I've done so far .. Cheers!

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  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
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    I would assume that you will make a full recovery within a few years, most likely.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
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    9-15 months, minimum
  • toiletski
    toiletski Posts: 126 Member
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    If you think you ripped a muscle you should probably get it checked out as back injuries can get really serious if you don't take care of them. You may have just pulled a muscle which I've done a couples times either lifting wrong or sleeping awkwardly and it took me few weeks to completely recover. Good luck!
  • Daiako
    Daiako Posts: 12,545 Member
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    2-4 weeks.
  • 365andstillalive
    365andstillalive Posts: 663 Member
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    Know who would know? A doctor.
    Go see one before you seriously injure yourself (if you haven't already)
  • danasings
    danasings Posts: 8,218 Member
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    You should ask a doctor.
  • thatdarncass
    thatdarncass Posts: 11 Member
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    Definitely go get it checked out by a doctor. Don't exercise through injuries, because that makes them worse. Also, before doing kettlebells again, you need to have your kettlebell form checked to make sure you are using proper form. Was this during swings, or was it some other type of kettlebell exercise?
  • maybabier
    maybabier Posts: 32 Member
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    Stretch for a few days and see how it is. If you're still having trouble bending, see an ortho. Doesn't sound like you're in too much pain, so it shouldn't be fracture or disc rupture.
    I hurt my back 2 months ago and still recovering, but I was in bed rest for a day, had muscle spasms and could barely bend for 4 weeks. Still recovering :(
  • kdeaux1959
    kdeaux1959 Posts: 2,675 Member
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    A 5K run or walk of any kind would be contraindicated with this type of injury. Rest and stretch. It will improve over time. It would not be a bad idea to get seen by a Dr. especially if it does not improve soon.
  • SweatLikeDog
    SweatLikeDog Posts: 272 Member
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    I strain the discs from time to time doing kettlebell swings & it leaves me unable to get into the car without lowering myself with my arms. A week off and back extension exercises usually do the job. I have no idea what you've tweaked. Common sense: see a back specialist doc, chiro or PT if it doesn't improve after a week off. Check out McKenzie exercises.
  • Janicebrown77
    Janicebrown77 Posts: 18 Member
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    Cheers folks I've rested for a week and still no joy, can't even bend. So professional opinion it is ..thanks

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