kyoun1e

So I just finish my workout. I get in the car, I'm driving away and I'm fiddling with my damn phone earpiece. I'm getting aggravated and twisting and turning about in the car seat and BAM! I get this crazy muscle tightening to the left of my naval...maybe two inches to the left, and 4 inches up. I had to throw the car in park, put the hazards on, and arch my back as much as possible to "stretch it out."

Damn thing wouldn't go away. Had to walk around the car for a few minutes.

Anybody ever have this?

This has happened before, but not like this. I'm hoping it is just a muscle spasm and nothing else.

Not sure if this has anything to do with it, but I had a blood test this morning and was probably a tad deheydrated. Still, not sure this little uprising is warranted.

Any insight would be much appreciated.

Getting old sucks.

Thanks.

KY

Yanick

The little bit of blood they take out of you won't affect you unless you are anemic or have some sort of pathology to begin with, or they take a couple of pints out of you of course.

Sweating will deplete not only fluids but essential electrolytes which may cause muscle cramps. I have seen 0cal gatorade drinks available now. Food is always good as well, a pinch of salt on your chicken, and green veggies or a cup of OJ for some potassium with your meals.

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sagejx

I have muscle spasms almost every day :\

kyoun1e

I acually had the same exact thing happen again yesterday, only this time it was on the right side of my naval.

I haven't had this happen in like a year, and now twice in the last week.

Don't like this.

I'm working out harder than ever. Everything's tight.

I hope it's just my body giving me a signal to maybe deload vs giving me a signal that something is wrong.

KY

P-funk

Honestly, based on your previous posts (and please don't take this the wrong way), I think you really need to find someone to work with you because you seem to be all over the map with injuries and pain, etc...I just think you would benefit from learning how to do things properly with someone there in person.

patrick

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kyoun1e

I don't disagree with you.

It's not like I'm a cripple. That said, the back issue is legit due to a past injury.

Then again, I'm not sure if this type of stuff isn't any different than the normal pains a 40 year old gets in the gym.

Unfortunately, consultation costs $'s.

KY

P-funk

No, it is not "normal". Pain is not "normal", regardless of age.

Lots of things cost money. Paying now for a short stint with someone who knows what they are doing is much better than paying later with trips to the doctor, pain meds, or surgeries. Just saying.

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T_man

Wise words from Patrick. If you have some $ spare get a PT who knows what he or she is doing just to watch you exercise and point out any flaws in your technique. A stitch in time saves nine (I feel gay for saying that)

kelsey99

Hi there
I'm a newbie here. Interesting discussion is going out there. Thanks a lot for sharing such a useful information. Hope you would continue doing so.

BlueCorsair

Not sure if it's any comfort, but virtually the exact same thing happened to me. After doing a rather intense bout of weighted abdominal exercises, I had a sharp pain in roughly the same area. Went to the doctor in good order - no hernia, nothing (thankfully).

As others here have advised - find a professional to consult. I've had a few athletic injuries to my name, some of which could have been vastly better treated if I had not engaged in foolish stereotypically-male "I'm fine" behaviour.

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hardasnails1973

To me it sounds like you are over training or getting possible too much insulin after a work out causing you to go slighly hypoglycemic. After going hypoglycemic (common in bodybuilders) you deplete your cortisol levels and start leaking magnesium, potassium, sodium. When this happens you have an influx of calcium ions which puts your body in what is none as tetany which is not good. I would look at your eating patterns, lifestyles, sleep patterns, and especially your nutrient balance (Ca,MG, K , NA,) as these are the big 4 involved in spasms. If you are taking any kind of creatine which needs sodium for transport and over time will deplete potassium levels ..If you are taking a fat burner this will contribute as well. If your aldosterone levels are low this will also cause issues. As you can see there is a vast intricate system responsible for simple muscle spasms which all need to be explored.

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bonnykaul

Maybe you need to take a break from working out mate muscles also need some rest