Lower back pain

[Bcuzimbatman]

Lower back pain
Yesterday during my second set of RPT deadlifts (I had already warmed up and done the heaviest set) I felt a slight dull pain in my left lower back so I stopped. It went away for a little while but now it's back. Still a slight dull pain nothing excruciating. It only hurts when I bend over without a strait back like when I arch my back on purpose to stretch. Any ideas on how to help fix it? I don't have anything involving lower body programmed until Saturday when I do lowbar back squat so I will give it rest until then

 

[LITERaCOLA]

Heat it then stretch it, then ice it. Then repeat.

Easiest way to stretch it is to lay down and bring knees to your chest. There's quite a few just look it up.

 

[SLW2]

Subbed for more advice... Back pain/problems sucks!

 

[Deeerdre]

ya back problems suck big time, i compression fractured my spine back in april and my job involves a ton of lifting and my back is sore as **** everyday haha and doesnt help when you have back day at the gym either lol, but good luck man i wonder if you pinched a nerve or something

 

[Rodja]

Foam roll the entire thigh and hip area and then do mobility drills.

 

[boogyman]

Foam roll the entire thigh and hip area and then do mobility drills.

This

I recently started foam rolling, and boy what a difference. Its like your body is slowly being "fixed". I do 3 sessions a week at night, followed by quick mobility work and a hot bath.

 

[LITERaCOLA]

Foam roll the entire thigh and hip area and then do mobility drills.

^^^^foam rolling is the ****. really helps with knots

 

[LITERaCOLA]

I was in a car accident over 3 years ago and left me with a fractured c5 and bulging c3&4. 1 year of physical therapy 3x a week. I thank god it wasnt my lower back because it seems to be much more unconfortable however the neck seems to be a close 2nd.

once your lower back is feeling better try strengthening it more with a light back extension, planks, and LIGHT straight leg dead lift. and try stretching more. flexibility helps prevent injuries.

also consider strengthening your core too. un-proportional muscle strength can also cause injury. thats why some men that have a "bloop" if you will, not saying you do, have back pain because their core is not strong and their back is compensating for stability

 

[newbreed]

^^^^foam rolling is the ****. really helps with knots

Absolutely a helpful tool. I got one with ridges and love it.

 

[soul0wner]

I'll have to check into one of these. Seem pretty cheap. As I suffer from lower back pain as well.

 

[newbreed]

I'll have to check into one of these. Seem pretty cheap. As I suffer from lower back pain as well.

I got mine at Dick's Sporting goods on sale for like 15 a couple months back.

 

[Rodja]

Do not be cheap with your foam roller. The one's at Academy/Dick's are very soft and do not hold shape/stiffness well. I spent ~$55 for my Rumble Roller nearly two years ago and it's maintained it's shape and firmness.

 

[Mafesto31]

You can get decent deals from elitefts on foam rollers from time to time.

 

[soul0wner]

Do not be cheap with your foam roller. The one's at Academy/Dick's are very soft and do not hold shape/stiffness well. I spent ~$55 for my Rumble Roller nearly two years ago and it's maintained it's shape and firmness.

Good to know! Thanks bud!

 

[newbreed]

Do not be cheap with your foam roller. The one's at Academy/Dick's are very soft and do not hold shape/stiffness well. I spent ~$55 for my Rumble Roller nearly two years ago and it's maintained it's shape and firmness.

The one I got isn't soft at all. It was originally close to 50 I believe before the sale price.

 

[herderdude]

What about using a piece of PVC instead of a foam roller? I found some in my friend's yard and had (what I hope you all confirm) a brilliant idea to use it to roll out muscles. Any objections?

 

[Rodja]

The one I got isn't soft at all. It was originally close to 50 I believe before the sale price.

They won't last long. Most of the overly commercial foam rollers have maybe 6 months in them and, when you first start out, they all feel stiff.

What about using a piece of PVC instead of a foam roller? I found some in my friend's yard and had (what I hope you all confirm) a brilliant idea to use it to roll out muscles. Any objections?

I don't recommend starting out with one, but it's the cheapest and hardest option out there. I have a 4" one that I use on my hips and IT band along with a baseball.

 

[AZMIDLYF]

Elite FTS is having a sale right now

 

[Inarius]

Foam roll and stretch. Sounds like a pull. Most of my lower back pain comes from tightness in my hamstrings and glutes. If I don't stretch or warm up enough and my hams/glutes are still tight, I cant get proper flexibility to get my lower back where I need it. Try to spend some extra time doing mobility drills and some dynamic warm ups. Hope you have a speedy recovery.