Injured my lower back!?

MuscleM4n · 09-09-2005, 12:07 PM

I injured my lower back today and i am in agony. I carried on squatting even though it was painful but my legs needed the stimulus. Afterwards i couldn't carry on and thought it better to leave the gym becuase didn't want to risk doing something bad to myself.
What could have caused the injury? first time i have ever injured myself! WHY NOW? why??

Do you have any suggestions for me? Any advice?
Help would be greatly appreciated.

My next workout is on Sunday - SHould i do it?

I have taken this extract from my training log:

Friday the 9th of September 2005

Legs

Squats:
Set 1 - 134lbs x 8. ATG
Set 2 - 184lbs x 8. (lower back problems started after this set)
Set 3 - 224lbs x 8.
Set 4 - 254lbs x 8. (this was hard!!!)
Set 5 - 224lbs x 8.
Set 6 - 134lbs x 8. ATG

Dumbel Lunges:
Set 1 - 45lbs x 5.

Seated calve raises:
Set 1 - 45lbs x 15.

Pathetic workout today, wanted to carry on but my lower back gave up on me and i think i have injured it.
Guessed cause of injury: maxing out on military press yesterday and my lower back was already a bit stiff.

I need to be more careful and drop the weight next week becuase i am in agony now.

**P-funk** · 09-09-2005, 12:11 PM

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I carried on squatting even though it was painful but my legs needed the stimulus.

and you are asking what caused the injury??

MuscleM4n · 09-09-2005, 12:13 PM

the injury happened on the 2nd set.

TJ Cline · 09-09-2005, 12:14 PM

I injured my lower back today and i am in agony. I carried on squatting even though it was painful but my legs needed the stimulus.

First off what kind of pain is it???? sharp or burning, is it tight like its being pinched?
And golden rule #1 do not train when you are injured. Take the time you need to heal or the problem will be worse.

**P-funk** · 09-09-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MuscleM4n

the injury happened on the 2nd set.

the workout should have stopped at the second set also.

MuscleM4n · 09-09-2005, 12:19 PM

The pain is sharp foreman and it is when i sit down and standup. Also awkward positions trigger off a sharp pain.

It is the left side of my lower back the right side is great.

MuscleM4n · 09-09-2005, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

the workout should have stopped at the second set also.

yes i should have stopped at that point, i felt like my legs needed the work however.

I was pissed off i couldn't train to my normal ability

This is my first injury

TJ Cline · 09-09-2005, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuscleM4n

The pain is sharp foreman and it is when i sit down and standup. Also awkward positions trigger off a sharp pain.

It is the left side of my lower back the right side is great.

Then it doesn't sound like a muscle tear, you probably strained a nerve.

MuscleM4n · 09-09-2005, 12:26 PM

Ok that's cool. Cheers mate, that's a relief.

So i should be training again by Sunday if the pain is bearable?

TJ Cline · 09-09-2005, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuscleM4n

Ok that's cool. Cheers mate, that's a relief.

So i should be training again by Sunday if the pain is bearable?

I have had that happen to me several times...the only cure was time.....a few weeks or a deep tissue massage, the massage made a huge difference in recovery time...just a day or two.

furion joe · 09-09-2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ForemanRules

And golden rule #1 do not train when you are injured. Take the time you need to heal or the problem will be worse.

Yup...

Good luck MuscleM4n, I hope that you can return to training as quick as time will allow.

And get the injury checked if you feel the need.

MuscleM4n · 09-09-2005, 12:53 PM

Thank you all.

I feel a lot more relaxed now knowing it was only a nerve being a bitch.

i'll see how i feel after my first set on Sunday.

**P-funk** · 09-09-2005, 12:55 PM

yea sounds like a piched nerve. give it some rest and it will relax.

MuscleM4n · 09-09-2005, 01:05 PM

how does this happen?

So i was just basically unlucky today or a case of overtraining?

**P-funk** · 09-09-2005, 01:23 PM

it happens because something piched your nerve (either muscles or vertabrae) and it got agravated and radiated that pain that you feel. could have just been a slightyl off movement that caused it to get pinched....could have been any number of things.

Seanp156 · 09-09-2005, 01:44 PM

Yeah, I've pinch a nerve in my lower back a few times after doing deadlifts for higher reps (8-10)... The pain's usually gone after a week, but I don't do that many reps for deadlifts anymore, and I never seem to have that problem anymore either.

THEUNIT(XXL) · 09-09-2005, 02:10 PM

Bad form or overtraining,

Psch91 · 09-10-2005, 11:51 AM

I feel you man. I have been having lower back pain for a while now (not from working out entirely) but I went to see the doctor. Turns out, I have a fracture in one of my lower spine bones. The second or so from the bottom. He said not to workout hard anymore, including legs and such. I can do moderate chest/shoulder type stuff and cardio. I just advise you, dont workout if youre hurting, its not worth it. Me not being able to have complete workouts is killing me, im really kinda depressed about it.

Do you guys think I can do tricep/bicep work on the cable machines, since its a pulling movement that involves me standing up? Pretty much everything affects the back in some way (picking up weights, downward push on the back when doing shrugs, etc) can I still work my shoulders/chest with dumbells or should I stick to the machines?

**Prince** · 09-10-2005, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuscleM4n

yes i should have stopped at that point, i felt like my legs needed the work however.

okay, so you end up making the injury worse and now you may not be able to work your legs for a couple of weeks...do you understand why this does not make sense?

if you are training and injure something you stop training and go home, don't make it worse.

09-09-2005, 12:07 PM	#1
MuscleM4n Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,280 Photos: 9	Injured my lower back!? I injured my lower back today and i am in agony. I carried on squatting even though it was painful but my legs needed the stimulus. Afterwards i couldn't carry on and thought it better to leave the gym becuase didn't want to risk doing something bad to myself. What could have caused the injury? first time i have ever injured myself! WHY NOW? why?? Do you have any suggestions for me? Any advice? Help would be greatly appreciated. My next workout is on Sunday - SHould i do it? I have taken this extract from my training log: Friday the 9th of September 2005 Legs Squats: Set 1 - 134lbs x 8. ATG Set 2 - 184lbs x 8. (lower back problems started after this set) Set 3 - 224lbs x 8. Set 4 - 254lbs x 8. (this was hard!!!) Set 5 - 224lbs x 8. Set 6 - 134lbs x 8. ATG Dumbel Lunges: Set 1 - 45lbs x 5. Seated calve raises: Set 1 - 45lbs x 15. Pathetic workout today, wanted to carry on but my lower back gave up on me and i think i have injured it. Guessed cause of injury: maxing out on military press yesterday and my lower back was already a bit stiff. I need to be more careful and drop the weight next week becuase i am in agony now.
	Age 19, Weight 132lbs , height 5'4", 8% bodyfat, 100% natural. Deadlift - 274lbs (NEW PB 9/8/2005) Squat - 274lbs (NEW PB 19/8/2005) Bench press - 154lbs Total - 702lbs @ 132lbs My Website Full Body Pictures 26/9/2005 My Journal! - Progress pictures 28/8/2005 Paint bodybuilder "Bodybuilding is a marathon not a sprint". Originally Posted by P-funk: "eat for size, train for strength".

09-09-2005, 12:13 PM	#3
MuscleM4n Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,280 Photos: 9	the injury happened on the 2nd set.
	Age 19, Weight 132lbs , height 5'4", 8% bodyfat, 100% natural. Deadlift - 274lbs (NEW PB 9/8/2005) Squat - 274lbs (NEW PB 19/8/2005) Bench press - 154lbs Total - 702lbs @ 132lbs My Website Full Body Pictures 26/9/2005 My Journal! - Progress pictures 28/8/2005 Paint bodybuilder "Bodybuilding is a marathon not a sprint". Originally Posted by P-funk: "eat for size, train for strength".

09-09-2005, 12:14 PM	#4
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544	I injured my lower back today and i am in agony. I carried on squatting even though it was painful but my legs needed the stimulus. First off what kind of pain is it???? sharp or burning, is it tight like its being pinched? And golden rule #1 do not train when you are injured. Take the time you need to heal or the problem will be worse.
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,544

09-09-2005, 12:19 PM	#6
MuscleM4n Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,280 Photos: 9	The pain is sharp foreman and it is when i sit down and standup. Also awkward positions trigger off a sharp pain. It is the left side of my lower back the right side is great.
	Age 19, Weight 132lbs , height 5'4", 8% bodyfat, 100% natural. Deadlift - 274lbs (NEW PB 9/8/2005) Squat - 274lbs (NEW PB 19/8/2005) Bench press - 154lbs Total - 702lbs @ 132lbs My Website Full Body Pictures 26/9/2005 My Journal! - Progress pictures 28/8/2005 Paint bodybuilder "Bodybuilding is a marathon not a sprint". Originally Posted by P-funk: "eat for size, train for strength".

09-09-2005, 12:26 PM	#9
MuscleM4n Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,280 Photos: 9	Ok that's cool. Cheers mate, that's a relief. So i should be training again by Sunday if the pain is bearable?
	Age 19, Weight 132lbs , height 5'4", 8% bodyfat, 100% natural. Deadlift - 274lbs (NEW PB 9/8/2005) Squat - 274lbs (NEW PB 19/8/2005) Bench press - 154lbs Total - 702lbs @ 132lbs My Website Full Body Pictures 26/9/2005 My Journal! - Progress pictures 28/8/2005 Paint bodybuilder "Bodybuilding is a marathon not a sprint". Originally Posted by P-funk: "eat for size, train for strength".

09-09-2005, 12:53 PM	#12
MuscleM4n Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,280 Photos: 9	Thank you all. I feel a lot more relaxed now knowing it was only a nerve being a bitch. i'll see how i feel after my first set on Sunday.
	Age 19, Weight 132lbs , height 5'4", 8% bodyfat, 100% natural. Deadlift - 274lbs (NEW PB 9/8/2005) Squat - 274lbs (NEW PB 19/8/2005) Bench press - 154lbs Total - 702lbs @ 132lbs My Website Full Body Pictures 26/9/2005 My Journal! - Progress pictures 28/8/2005 Paint bodybuilder "Bodybuilding is a marathon not a sprint". Originally Posted by P-funk: "eat for size, train for strength".

09-09-2005, 12:55 PM	#13
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,432	yea sounds like a piched nerve. give it some rest and it will relax.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! http://ivonneberkowitz.blogspot.com/....check out Ivonne's new blog! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

09-09-2005, 01:05 PM	#14
MuscleM4n Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,280 Photos: 9	how does this happen? So i was just basically unlucky today or a case of overtraining?
	Age 19, Weight 132lbs , height 5'4", 8% bodyfat, 100% natural. Deadlift - 274lbs (NEW PB 9/8/2005) Squat - 274lbs (NEW PB 19/8/2005) Bench press - 154lbs Total - 702lbs @ 132lbs My Website Full Body Pictures 26/9/2005 My Journal! - Progress pictures 28/8/2005 Paint bodybuilder "Bodybuilding is a marathon not a sprint". Originally Posted by P-funk: "eat for size, train for strength".

09-09-2005, 01:23 PM	#15
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,432	it happens because something piched your nerve (either muscles or vertabrae) and it got agravated and radiated that pain that you feel. could have just been a slightyl off movement that caused it to get pinched....could have been any number of things.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! http://ivonneberkowitz.blogspot.com/....check out Ivonne's new blog! Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

09-09-2005, 01:44 PM	#16
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,236 Photos: 11	Yeah, I've pinch a nerve in my lower back a few times after doing deadlifts for higher reps (8-10)... The pain's usually gone after a week, but I don't do that many reps for deadlifts anymore, and I never seem to have that problem anymore either.
	My Journal

09-10-2005, 11:51 AM	#18
Psch91 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 90	I feel you man. I have been having lower back pain for a while now (not from working out entirely) but I went to see the doctor. Turns out, I have a fracture in one of my lower spine bones. The second or so from the bottom. He said not to workout hard anymore, including legs and such. I can do moderate chest/shoulder type stuff and cardio. I just advise you, dont workout if youre hurting, its not worth it. Me not being able to have complete workouts is killing me, im really kinda depressed about it. Do you guys think I can do tricep/bicep work on the cable machines, since its a pulling movement that involves me standing up? Pretty much everything affects the back in some way (picking up weights, downward push on the back when doing shrugs, etc) can I still work my shoulders/chest with dumbells or should I stick to the machines?

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