Thread: Strengthening Back after injury

Are you having any numbness or tingling in your legs with the pain?
I've had back trouble on an off for quite a few years. It does help to develop a good strong core. Meaning lower back and abs. You need those muscles like a 'girdle' to support you. Too often I see people work to develop either the lower back or the abs, but not both, that is where you can run into trouble a bit later.

First, yes, check in with your doctor to make sure you don't have anything serious going on with your back.

If you check out fine then put together a routine that works your lower back and abs. I like to do deadlifts and good mornings as well as back extensions, for my abs I like cable cruches and v-ups as well as normal crunches. Since you are already having trouble with your back you should start with low weight. Make sure you practice absolutely correct form and don't move up until you are positive you are executing the move correctly. Even then go up in small increments.

Also, when you are walking or sitting or standing be sure that your posture is correct and aligned. I had a congenital curvature going into my lifting years ago. My posture was weak and incorrect and was contributing to my back problems. I had to make a conscious effort to be sure I was properly aligned no matter what I was doing or the pain came back with a vengence by the end of the day.

Hope this helps...best wishes.