Tips for training legs with a tweeked back?

[350Z]

About two months ago I injured my lower back.....I can't do squats while my back heals. About two weeks ago I started doing leg presses with some light extensions and leg curls to try to keep my legs from wasting away. I have always and still am a big supporter of the squat and dead lift....I can't seem to get any results in my legs without them...anyways do any of you have any tips on working around an injured lower back to keep the leg muscles from dissapearing or even tips on speeding up the healing process??


Thanks 350Z

 

[miamiguns]

How did you hurt your back and how severe is it? Can't help you unless we know all the facts.

 

[350Z]

I hurt it while doing leg curls...when I curled the weight up it created a separating sensation in my lower back ....I went home and couldn't sit upright without great pain for about two days....after about two weeks I could move around fairly well...but it still bothers me now...kind of a nagging pain...nothing I can't deal with.....about a year and a half ago I hurt my back doing squats...it was an early workout and I wasn't as warmed up as I usually am......I let it heal and I think this recent injury is just a part 2 of the first time I did it. Squats and dead lifts gave me tremendous results...it kills me to see them go away.....hope this helps...any tips would be awesome!


Thanks 350Z

 

[miamiguns]

Go see a ortho doctor. You shouldn't still have recurring pain in the lower back after all that time. Or could be just a matter of a weak core, Abs.

If you are neglecting your abs, this could also be a factor. Strong abs equal stronger lower back. I would stick with doing leg extensions and curls if possible to balance the upper legs. Calves shouldn't be a problem so hit those hard while you have some extra time. And work the abs!!!!!!!

 

[350Z]

Yeah I can't see a doc.....thanks for the advice man.....I'm reeeeealy careful now about any movement that requires lower back involvment....I don't neglect abs....I know they are an important element to back support.


Thanks 350Z

 

[LAM]

I have a fubar lower back. 2 complete disc herniations

I stick with hack squats, front squats and leg press.

 

[Rand]

Depending on how sore it is, maybe a v-squat? My back is iffy sometimes and I like to use that if it's feeling wierd. It seems to give me more support.

 

[aztecwolf]

no health insurance??

 

[350Z]

What is a V squat? No I have health insurance but the doc is not always on your side....if it's somthing I believe is serious I'll go but otherwise I'm staying the heck out of the docs office!!



Thanks 350Z

 

[CowPimp]

Maybe you could try using dumbells? That way the weight isn't directly on top of you causing spinal compression. Dumbell lunges might be something to try. I have no idea if they really affect the back (I don't have back problems as of yet), but I thought I would spit out some suggestions anyway.

 

[P-funk]

what about trap bar deadlifts? does your gym have a trap bar?

 

[Rand]

A V squat is a machine that is the same as a squat, yet your back is flat against a back rest. Usually you can do more weight then on a normal squat. I'm guessing you probably don't have access to one though.

 

[tjwes]

Just do leg presses .Your back will be supported on the pad.To create more intensity ,pre-exhaust with leg exts. good luck in your recovery.