Pinched Nerve & Working Out

peaceout_aly
peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
edited November 20 in Fitness and Exercise
Okay - so I posted the other day about muscle soreness/working out. I ended up going and working out on top of being sore, and like a lot of people suggested, light cardio actually helped. I've worked out a few times since then, and most soreness has subside but a specific spot on my back is killing me. Think I have a pinched nerve from pushing it a little too hard with the crazy yoga poses. I don't want this to alter my work-out and I can push through the pain, but I'm wondering if this is kosher or not. Just want to make sure I'm not going to injure something.

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  • kimberlyjoy159
    kimberlyjoy159 Posts: 23 Member
    I head to the chiropractor when that happens. I also still do yoga but paying very close attention to my body's response and avoiding any poses that prompt a stress response. It is more sbout tension release and gentle flexibility than strength and flexibility.
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    kimberlyjoy159 wrote: »
    I head to the chiropractor when that happens. I also still do yoga but paying very close attention to my body's response and avoiding any poses that prompt a stress response. It is more sbout tension release and gentle flexibility than strength and flexibility.

    I was thinking about heading to the chiropractor. If it doesn't ease up in a week, I very well may. So basically, I should still work out but take it easy while healing?
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    Anyone else, how to make this pain stop!?! Can I work out?
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    Have you seen a Dr and figured out what exactly is going on? Personally I wouldn't train with something going on that hasn't been diagnosed.
  • MamaBirdBoss
    MamaBirdBoss Posts: 1,516 Member
    If it's a sore spot in your back, you probably pulled muscle. Nerve pain is a sudden, sharp, radiating pain, like being stabbed. And it's usually not where you're actually hurt.
  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    MamaBirdBoss wrote: »
    If it's a sore spot in your back, you probably pulled muscle. Nerve pain is a sudden, sharp, radiating pain, like being stabbed. And it's usually not where you're actually hurt.

    Exactly like you described. Hurts when I take deep breaths, very sharp pain. Any quick movement.
  • BW__NOT
    BW__NOT Posts: 807 Member
    Definitely want to see Doc before continuing and if it is in fact, a pinched nerve, a little PT can help that.
  • palmettoadventurer
    palmettoadventurer Posts: 51 Member
    I would see a doctor. If it is a nerve problem, it's better to find that out sooner than later.
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