Finally done it :(

**Ark94** · 03-11-2011, 06:31 AM

I'm 16 and had back problems slightly before I started lifting.

But it went away and now its back again for the last 2months.

As this morning, I cannot sit, bernd down to put my own socks on, and stand up long enough to shower.

No idea how it happened, but I put my bag in the car awkwardly yesterday and I had back problems since yesterday... Severe.

Its in my lower back right near the spine..

Idk if I should go to the hospital or doctor or what..
I'm scared shitless I can't do anything other than lay down.

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**dteller1** · 03-11-2011, 08:04 AM

i do hope your joking about whether to go to the doctor or not....

you need to go ASAP, it could be nothing serious at all, a muscle in spasm or something like that OR it could be very serious and not going could put you at risk of permanent damage.

**Cgrant** · 03-11-2011, 08:07 AM

Originally Posted by Ark94

I'm 16 and had back problems slightly before I started lifting.

But it went away and now its back again for the last 2months.

As this morning, I cannot sit, bernd down to put my own socks on, and stand up long enough to shower.

No idea how it happened, but I put my bag in the car awkwardly yesterday and I had back problems since yesterday... Severe.

Its in my lower back right near the spine..

Idk if I should go to the hospital or doctor or what..
I'm scared shitless I can't do anything other than lay down.

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doctor. now.

**klc9100** · 03-11-2011, 08:21 AM

I'll 3rd that - go to the fucking doctor. Back problems, if not properly diagnosed and treated/rehabed can cause you trouble for rest of your life. You do not want that, trust me.

**zok37** · 03-11-2011, 09:29 AM

How did you mess up your back? your too young to have back problems. if you don't take care of it now it will only get worst. go see a doctor as soon as you can. All you may need is some physical therapy.

**Ark94** · 03-11-2011, 07:35 PM

Oh god, i appreciate all the replies. So i basically couldn't remove in the morning because of all the imflamation. I went to a massage therapist, spent an hour massage and didn't do much.

2 Hours later, i went to the best chiropractor i have ever seen in my life...

Spent an hour and half there, and its been such a relief ever since. Basically here is the issue (this is what the chiropractor said, other than the pussy part):

Over the last 2 months i have been having back problems but ignoring it. I don't like injuries because it makes me feel like a pussy, and i already lift very light weights in comparison to you guys.

So after 2 months of consistent aggravation, my back could not take it anymore and went into a very very severe protective spasm. So bad that i could hardly bend over. My bad was so severely inflamed to the point where when you life your leg up in the air, like your taking a big step that there was no sign of movement in my back.

The chiropractor did a bunch of things to relief some of the inflammation/pain, and it worked greatly. But it still hurts like a motherfucker.

Now i am not sure what to do in terms of lifting. i have to for sure take off a week, but i want to get back in the gym. However i want my back to fully heal, so im not sure how my training should revolve now. I know i have to increase my core training a lot more now that i have a fucked up back, in order to compensate and help strengthen my back to prevent further injuries.

**dteller1** · 03-12-2011, 07:37 AM

i thought it would be a muscle spasm or something similar. Your attitude is very silly though....you can't ignore bad back because you feel "like a pussy" your worried about lifting light weights? everyone starts somewhere and you aren't to EVER be lifting heavy weights if your a cripple....

my advice is to make sure its fully better, use heat packs and ibuprofen constantly. ibuprofen has a cumulative effect, you need to use 400mg 3 times a day consistently until it goes away, its no use taking one every so often, and use a heat pack, all the time you can.

my sister is a physiotherapist this is what she recommended after the same thing happened to mine, it got better in a week or so. she did some acupuncture on mine though and that did help me a lot.

**flash89912** · 03-12-2011, 08:27 AM

Super cissus helped me when I pulled a muscle in my back, relieved the pain, and supposed to speed up healing. Worked for me! In one week, went from barely moving to Workin out again.

**Klutch** · 03-12-2011, 01:11 PM

alot back problems come from lack of flexability in the hamstrings and weak core. so stretch your legs and hips everyday and work your core a few days a week... stay away from sqauts and deadlifts or any lifting from the ground.

**Ark94** · 03-13-2011, 11:04 AM

Hey guys appreciate the replies.

I really do have to fac my attitude when lifting. But I just get so down and I know I shouldn't compare myself to others.

Anyways, my back if tremendously better. I am walking around a lot more, able to bend and sit for longer now.

about the weak hamstrings and core. I have neglected core for a little bit recently and should really get back into it .

What core exercises do u suggest?
There is planks, straight arm pulldowns, renegade rows. But what are some other good ones?

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**Built** · 03-13-2011, 11:25 AM

Ask your physiotherapist and do some googling for core work. Try Patrick Ward's blog (he's a mod here, p-funk) for some good ideas. Meanwhile, like the others said, work on flexibility in your hams and also in your calves - stand on the stairs one leg at a time and stretch through the heel with knee bent slightly. Hold for a minute, alternate, do this whenever you think of it. For hams, sit on a decline bench with your leg UP the ramp and your foot held passively flexed on the knee support. Gently pull your chest toward your toe, while NOT rounding your back. Do these often as well (although never BEFORE hamstring work, when you are able to return to it).

A core exercise you can do that also works hams is SHELC (look that one up, it's on a Swiss ball and it's surprisingly hard to do); when SHELC gets easy, do it one leg at a time. Meanwhile, become the Captain of Lats - do weighted chinups and pullups (watch that your grip remains at or narrower than shoulder-width). And walk if you are able to do so without pain. Walking is usually one of the best things you can do for your back. Avoid anything that causes you pain while you're doing it. This is the first of many injuries you will likely endure while you work your way through this and the inconvenience will teach you that there is always, ALWAYS something you can work on. Seated calves and bench press don't hurt you? Do those. Work on your shoulder mobility (look for Boris Bachman on youtube for his shoulder mobility drills). Work on your endurance base. Build up your tibialis. Do grip work - hang off the chinup bar whenever you pass under it. While hanging and working on your grip, do leg raises for your core/abs. Do dips and weighted dips. You can't grow everything well all at once anyway, think of this as specialization work for now. And remember how much it sucked not being able to train squats and deads the next time you're tempted to push yourself through the pain that you now recognize for what it is: a warning.

Good luck.

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