Hey guys.
I compressed my L3 and L4 about 5 years ago. About every 5-6 months since then it "goes out". Because if the injury, I can no londer do heavy squats or deadlifts. To understand my GP, I have scar tissue in the area that get inflamed and causes the surrounding muscles to spasm and cramp. Surgery is not an option as it will replace scar tissue with scar tissue and therefore not do anything.
It seems things are getting worse. The time between episodes seems to be shortening. I was fine this morning and decided to go for a quick paced walk for an hour....that was enough to make my back hurt.
I have tried yoga to stretch my back to prevent episodes, but it still happens....in fact sometime the yoga will make it hurt!!
So I am looking for ideas. I love working out, but now even cardio causes problem.
I love being a buff middle aged guy...I'm not ready to get soft and give up on life....but the body may make the decision for me.
Holy cow...just realized I'll be 40 in 2 months....
I compressed my L3 and L4 about 5 years ago. About every 5-6 months since then it "goes out". Because if the injury, I can no londer do heavy squats or deadlifts. To understand my GP, I have scar tissue in the area that get inflamed and causes the surrounding muscles to spasm and cramp. Surgery is not an option as it will replace scar tissue with scar tissue and therefore not do anything.
It seems things are getting worse. The time between episodes seems to be shortening. I was fine this morning and decided to go for a quick paced walk for an hour....that was enough to make my back hurt.
I have tried yoga to stretch my back to prevent episodes, but it still happens....in fact sometime the yoga will make it hurt!!
So I am looking for ideas. I love working out, but now even cardio causes problem.
I love being a buff middle aged guy...I'm not ready to get soft and give up on life....but the body may make the decision for me.
Holy cow...just realized I'll be 40 in 2 months....