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@pechelman I think I need to make a concerted effort to get more active. For lots of reasons. But this back issue is like 3-4 days a week lately.
Something I do notice when I’m having more acute pain is that while I’m stretching (either child’s pose or on my back in a happy baby type stretch) sometimes I get a small pop that feels like a nerve or something realigning to where it’s supposed to be and it’s like instant relief. Been to the doctor and the chiropractor and they just keep telling me to do core work.
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if you're looking for something simple you can do at home with minimal equipment i would highly recommend getting a good adjustable kettlebell (bos or kbk) and doing minimal stuff 2-3 days a week along with your stretching routine. I am far far far from an expert in this, but happy to share offline a few tips and stuff that has worked for me.
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@pechelman imma hit ya up! Thx bro!
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Back issues suck and I feel for you. I suffer periodic flare ups, usually when I’m actually “over-training” getting ready for a ski trip or something. I’ll just echo what everyone else has said about core training and stretching. I could see how heels on a boot would have negative effects over time though so that makes some sense to me. Did your back issues start before your Europe trip or was that the first time?
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@SKT I had had an acute flare ups before. Not that often though. Like maybe once every couple or few years but also would go many years without anything. Think my first one started in my late 20s.
But since the UK trip it’s just been pretty consistently bothering me. Not quite to that extent as on the trip. But steady discomfort.
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@Mizmazzle “chronic” shit sucks.
Also, if I never again have to yell for my wife to help me get up off the floor after an extreme flare up it will be too soon. That’s the type of stuff that makes you feel very
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Back pain including chronic back pain is a consequence of a weak and tight lower back. Most remedies on back pain used by main stream focus on core stabilization and bracing but never address the real issue. I had a pretty severe injury about 20 years ago weightlifting. I hunted me for years. Feeling better and flaring up for no reason. Simple tasks as lacing my shoes can cause flare ups. I tried all the stretches and core exercises but nothing had lasting effects till I realized that I wasn't addressing the real issue. I started strengthening my low back directly. I mainly used the back extension machine and just body weight. I good place to be is a static hold for 120 seconds.. if you can do that work gradually increasing reps till you can get to 30 reps just body weight. Once you achieve that start adding some weight. 3x per week is a good frequency. It will take a few months to really see results but I am at a point that I cannot injure my back anymore. I can put my back I all kinds of compromising positions and feel confident that nothing will happen. Sorry for the long post but for most people low back issues are curable with the right approach..
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Happy birthday @Jett129
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@yannis can’t thank you enough for taking the time to explain your situation and strategy. It sounds really logical what you’ve laid out. I’m going to start taking charge of this in a more proactive way. I think the lower back strengthening is a really great approach and can only help.
Do you still do cardio and core and strength training for the rest of your body? Or mostly focus on the lower back?Edit: I don’t want to clog up the thread too much with my issue….ill hit ya up via DM if you don’t mind?
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@Mizmazzle. I do lift weighs regularly about 4x per week. I treat my low back like every other muscle and not an afterthought or something I need to be careful about. I squat 2x per week and do direct low back work after squats. It took me along time to get where I am at. I started very very light with the low back but consistent. It took 8 to 9 months to feel 100% pain free but I shaw improvements at month 3. The back extension is your friend.
