On January 22 2013 09:05 funkie wrote: 1. Pic where it hurts and shit + Show Spoiler +
2. What exercises hurt? Squats, and anything involving the legs.
3. What type of pain is it? Burning? Ache? Tingling? Sharp? Sharp.
4. What would you rate the pain at on a 0/10 scale? 0 being no pain, 10 being go to the emergency room. 7-8ish
5. Acute or chronic (chronic more than ~6-8 weeks)? What date was onset? How has the pain improved since the initial injury? Acute, around last week thursday. It did get better, but when I tried squatting 100kg it started again, real bad.
6. Have you been training through pain? If so, how long? A week, but it has never been this bad. (the pain)
7. How deep is the pain? Is it more superficial tissues? Or does it seem to be more inside or around the joint? Describe it. If I push my glute or my ankle I can "trigger" the pain, if I massage for a while it kinds of numbs me too.
8. What have you been doing for recovery purposes? Ice, and resting.
9. What seems to help? What seems to make it worse? Is it constant? Does it increase/decrease with certain activities? Resting seems to help, massage too. If I start doing "heavy" stuff ankle starts to hurt and glute follows.
10. Check the tissue quality of the surrounding muscles. Which ones are tight? Which ones are tender? Is there any swelling? Nope, no swelling. My legs are tight but may be because I just got back from the gym?
11. How does it feel after exercise (if any)? How does it feel at the beginning of the day? How about the end of the day? At the begining of day it feels fine, I can feel it, but It doesn't bother me at all, when I exercise the pain starts to get bigger and bigger.
12. Any previous injury history? Nothing serious, just a couple of minor injuries.
13. How's your posture? I sit all day, so it's probably 60% shit, 40% good (in a 24h time spawn).
14. What is your current workout routine for that bodypart? Do you play any sports? 5x5 Every day squats.
15. Any other information I should be aware of or that comes to mind that may help? Not that I know of? maybe this is cause of an overload? since I stopped training by mid-december and recently started again, and I went at it like mad (had no "going easy" mentality.).
Da fudge is going on with you?
All of those points on you hurt all at once or is it different movements for different points hurting or what?
If they got a physical therapist down there in venez you should definitely see one. That's a bit odd.
My likely guess is since many things are hurting something's probably going on with the sciatic nerve. It could be SI joint messing up things all the way down the chain or maybe something else along that line. Not sure over the Internet...
My glute hurts when I try to put pressure on it, when I do weighs (squats).
My Ankle hurts when I'm down in the squat and I'm getting out of the hole, like when my ass hits my legs?.
It's actually just the glute and the ankle, the middle point was just a bad hit walking and I hit a concrete thingy lol.
What part of the ankle hurts?
Do you have access to a foam roller you can use?
I have one PVC Pipe that I use seldomly.
You know where the ball in the ankle is (like the bone that looks like a ball, just above it near the center of the leg, but just above the forementioned part of the leg.
So anterior to the talus?
It hurts because of a pinching type movement when you go deep in the squat?
The mark on the picture above looks like posterior to the lateral malleolus?
Can you get a vid of you squatting?
Video of squatting (it is pretty old, but form hasn't changed for the most part. Come again, this is a pretty shitty squat video haha, my legs go in in the going-up movement. )
Where it exactly (kind of) hurts. I tried squatting without weight and it doesn't bother me that much or close to none, don't know what the fuck is up.
It hurts when I'm boucing out of the hole in the squat, maybe because of the pressure there?
btw, thanks for all the help, I know this isn't easy on the internet, but I do appreciate you taking the time to diagnose me. <3 you forever.
On January 24 2013 03:50 eshlow wrote: Have you sprained your ankle recently?
Could be a aggravation of a high ankle sprain?
Or is the pain more superficial?
more superficial definitely. I took a COLFENE (Ibuprofeno / tiocolchicosido) and the pain (both in glute and in ankle) went away, I tried streching this morning and felt fine, and the pain is almost gone.
On January 24 2013 03:50 eshlow wrote: Have you sprained your ankle recently?
Could be a aggravation of a high ankle sprain?
Or is the pain more superficial?
more superficial definitely. I took a COLFENE (Ibuprofeno / tiocolchicosido) and the pain (both in glute and in ankle) went away, I tried streching this morning and felt fine, and the pain is almost gone.
I'm fuq.
Hmmm, if it's just inflammation from something minor that should probably solve it.
I would work back into things very slowly.
High rep slow movement -- 2-3 sets of at least 15-20 reps if not 30-50 reps of the movements
On January 24 2013 03:50 eshlow wrote: Have you sprained your ankle recently?
Could be a aggravation of a high ankle sprain?
Or is the pain more superficial?
more superficial definitely. I took a COLFENE (Ibuprofeno / tiocolchicosido) and the pain (both in glute and in ankle) went away, I tried streching this morning and felt fine, and the pain is almost gone.
I'm fuq.
Hmmm, if it's just inflammation from something minor that should probably solve it.
I would work back into things very slowly.
High rep slow movement -- 2-3 sets of at least 15-20 reps if not 30-50 reps of the movements
Thanks. I will do that beginning on monday. Gonna rest it up, ice it up for the rest of the week and try to do some stretching on the weekend.
How long should you wait after having a non-major injury before jumping back into the exercise?
I've hurt my lower back doing deadlifts with poor form I think (just starting ss, went up in weight + new shoes + im a noob), it was really bad for a few days, then I got a massage, used ice packs/heat packs for a night, did a few other things and it almost went away completely the next day. I decided to drop some weights and do dead-lifts again, nothing hurt during the exercise, but wonder if I rushed back in too fast.
Just so that I know for future, after the pain/discomfort from injury is gone, is it generally safe to jump back into the exercise or should I give my body a lil more time to heal? Thanks in advance
Also is there a good way to stretch prior to squats or do 5+ mins of cardio + warmup sets do the trick?
On February 05 2013 11:44 iokke wrote: How long should you wait after having a non-major injury before jumping back into the exercise?
I've hurt my lower back doing deadlifts with poor form I think (just starting ss, went up in weight + new shoes + im a noob), it was really bad for a few days, then I got a massage, used ice packs/heat packs for a night, did a few other things and it almost went away completely the next day. I decided to drop some weights and do dead-lifts again, nothing hurt during the exercise, but wonder if I rushed back in too fast.
Just so that I know for future, after the pain/discomfort from injury is gone, is it generally safe to jump back into the exercise or should I give my body a lil more time to heal? Thanks in advance
Also is there a good way to stretch prior to squats or do 5+ mins of cardio + warmup sets do the trick?
Well after I had a partially torn psoas I was back in the gym less than a week later, which I highly do NOT recommend. I'm too much of a stubborn bitch to admit defeat so I probably took that one a little quickly. I'd say a week for a minor tweak and you should be good to start lifting again (maybe not deadlifts, just feel everything out).
I think there's 2 ways to look at stretching pre-exercise. It's perfectly fine to do corrective stretching, but I do not recommend just normal static stretching for strength focused programming. I've actually been doing focused-corrective stretching before my front squats to fix my posture and before my back squats to increase calve flexibility to make ATG easier. Others may have different experiences though!
Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
The question might end up being, how many times have you seen a chiropractor? I say this because many of the spinal manipulations practiced by chiros actually end up worsening an individuals condition under the guise of temporary relief, and you might end up seeing an M.D. back/neck specialist who has to try and figure out what some dudes been doing back there. What is the nature of your injury?
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
The question might end up being, how many times have you seen a chiropractor? I say this because many of the spinal manipulations practiced by chiros actually end up worsening an individuals condition under the guise of temporary relief, and you might end up seeing an M.D. back/neck specialist who has to try and figure out what some dudes been doing back there. What is the nature of your injury?
On the surface, just poor back health and getting shafted on genetics (my dad was unable to enlist because of his horrendous back). I've had a few tweaks and pops over the years (partially torn psoas, slipped disk, raised hip, scoliosis), and was hoping to get all of these resolved before looking towards either competition lifting just for shits and giggles, or really pushing myself to the lifting potential I'd like to get to.
Really the only thing causing me grief at the moment is a raised hip and an impingement (for lack of a better explanation) of a nerve close to my C6 which is causing ridiculous pain and discomfort lifting. Doing deep-neck strengthening has alleviated a small amount of pain, but I don't see that being a long-term fix.
I didn't even answer you question, goddamn I ramble. I've been to a couple chiro's maybe 4-5x and an osteopathic surgeon 3x just to get help for my psoas.
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
The question might end up being, how many times have you seen a chiropractor? I say this because many of the spinal manipulations practiced by chiros actually end up worsening an individuals condition under the guise of temporary relief, and you might end up seeing an M.D. back/neck specialist who has to try and figure out what some dudes been doing back there. What is the nature of your injury?
On the surface, just poor back health and getting shafted on genetics (my dad was unable to enlist because of his horrendous back). I've had a few tweaks and pops over the years (partially torn psoas, slipped disk, raised hip, scoliosis), and was hoping to get all of these resolved before looking towards either competition lifting just for shits and giggles, or really pushing myself to the lifting potential I'd like to get to.
Really the only thing causing me grief at the moment is a raised hip and an impingement (for lack of a better explanation) of a nerve close to my C6 which is causing ridiculous pain and discomfort lifting. Doing deep-neck strengthening has alleviated a small amount of pain, but I don't see that being a long-term fix.
I didn't even answer you question, goddamn I ramble. I've been to a couple chiro's maybe 4-5x and an osteopathic surgeon 3x just to get help for my psoas.
Hmm, how much attention have you paid to getting the hip issue worked out? One of the tips my physical therapist laid on me while I went through knee rehab had to do with just how impactful the hips are when it comes to total body function, and that sometimes even neck and upper back issues can trace their cause down to the trunk. Also, do you do much swimming?
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
The question might end up being, how many times have you seen a chiropractor? I say this because many of the spinal manipulations practiced by chiros actually end up worsening an individuals condition under the guise of temporary relief, and you might end up seeing an M.D. back/neck specialist who has to try and figure out what some dudes been doing back there. What is the nature of your injury?
On the surface, just poor back health and getting shafted on genetics (my dad was unable to enlist because of his horrendous back). I've had a few tweaks and pops over the years (partially torn psoas, slipped disk, raised hip, scoliosis), and was hoping to get all of these resolved before looking towards either competition lifting just for shits and giggles, or really pushing myself to the lifting potential I'd like to get to.
Really the only thing causing me grief at the moment is a raised hip and an impingement (for lack of a better explanation) of a nerve close to my C6 which is causing ridiculous pain and discomfort lifting. Doing deep-neck strengthening has alleviated a small amount of pain, but I don't see that being a long-term fix.
I didn't even answer you question, goddamn I ramble. I've been to a couple chiro's maybe 4-5x and an osteopathic surgeon 3x just to get help for my psoas.
Hmm, how much attention have you paid to getting the hip issue worked out? One of the tips my physical therapist laid on me while I went through knee rehab had to do with just how impactful the hips are when it comes to total body function, and that sometimes even neck and upper back issues can trace their cause down to the trunk. Also, do you do much swimming?
I've spent about a similar amount of time trying to work out the hips as the upper back/neck problems. Aside from having a chiropractor adjust them (which did help, even visually the change was clear. However, the changes never lasted more than a few hours), I've done plenty of corrective stretching, muscular imbalace correction, and even asked a physical therapist that's currently helping me with a shoulder injury if he thought it was something he could help with.
He seemed optimistic, but now I'm doubting we'll be able to look at it based upon the amount of time and insurance I've got left with their offices.
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
The question might end up being, how many times have you seen a chiropractor? I say this because many of the spinal manipulations practiced by chiros actually end up worsening an individuals condition under the guise of temporary relief, and you might end up seeing an M.D. back/neck specialist who has to try and figure out what some dudes been doing back there. What is the nature of your injury?
On the surface, just poor back health and getting shafted on genetics (my dad was unable to enlist because of his horrendous back). I've had a few tweaks and pops over the years (partially torn psoas, slipped disk, raised hip, scoliosis), and was hoping to get all of these resolved before looking towards either competition lifting just for shits and giggles, or really pushing myself to the lifting potential I'd like to get to.
Really the only thing causing me grief at the moment is a raised hip and an impingement (for lack of a better explanation) of a nerve close to my C6 which is causing ridiculous pain and discomfort lifting. Doing deep-neck strengthening has alleviated a small amount of pain, but I don't see that being a long-term fix.
I didn't even answer you question, goddamn I ramble. I've been to a couple chiro's maybe 4-5x and an osteopathic surgeon 3x just to get help for my psoas.
Hmm, how much attention have you paid to getting the hip issue worked out? One of the tips my physical therapist laid on me while I went through knee rehab had to do with just how impactful the hips are when it comes to total body function, and that sometimes even neck and upper back issues can trace their cause down to the trunk. Also, do you do much swimming?
I've spent about a similar amount of time trying to work out the hips as the upper back/neck problems. Aside from having a chiropractor adjust them (which did help, even visually the change was clear. However, the changes never lasted more than a few hours), I've done plenty of corrective stretching, muscular imbalace correction, and even asked a physical therapist that's currently helping me with a shoulder injury if he thought it was something he could help with.
He seemed optimistic, but now I'm doubting we'll be able to look at it based upon the amount of time and insurance I've got left with their offices.
Damn man, you're literally describing exactly why I hate chiros, especially for movement relative injuries. One of my biggest problems used to deal with a sinking of my hip that had me walking around on two different leg lengths. After a variety of targeted exercises and stretches with my PT, my hip no longer sank, and now, after 2 months or so, my alignment is perfect. If you'd like, I'll try and put together a few of the exercises I learned, I found a lot of them very useful.
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
The question might end up being, how many times have you seen a chiropractor? I say this because many of the spinal manipulations practiced by chiros actually end up worsening an individuals condition under the guise of temporary relief, and you might end up seeing an M.D. back/neck specialist who has to try and figure out what some dudes been doing back there. What is the nature of your injury?
On the surface, just poor back health and getting shafted on genetics (my dad was unable to enlist because of his horrendous back). I've had a few tweaks and pops over the years (partially torn psoas, slipped disk, raised hip, scoliosis), and was hoping to get all of these resolved before looking towards either competition lifting just for shits and giggles, or really pushing myself to the lifting potential I'd like to get to.
Really the only thing causing me grief at the moment is a raised hip and an impingement (for lack of a better explanation) of a nerve close to my C6 which is causing ridiculous pain and discomfort lifting. Doing deep-neck strengthening has alleviated a small amount of pain, but I don't see that being a long-term fix.
I didn't even answer you question, goddamn I ramble. I've been to a couple chiro's maybe 4-5x and an osteopathic surgeon 3x just to get help for my psoas.
Hmm, how much attention have you paid to getting the hip issue worked out? One of the tips my physical therapist laid on me while I went through knee rehab had to do with just how impactful the hips are when it comes to total body function, and that sometimes even neck and upper back issues can trace their cause down to the trunk. Also, do you do much swimming?
I've spent about a similar amount of time trying to work out the hips as the upper back/neck problems. Aside from having a chiropractor adjust them (which did help, even visually the change was clear. However, the changes never lasted more than a few hours), I've done plenty of corrective stretching, muscular imbalace correction, and even asked a physical therapist that's currently helping me with a shoulder injury if he thought it was something he could help with.
He seemed optimistic, but now I'm doubting we'll be able to look at it based upon the amount of time and insurance I've got left with their offices.
Damn man, you're literally describing exactly why I hate chiros, especially for movement relative injuries. One of my biggest problems used to deal with a sinking of my hip that had me walking around on two different leg lengths. After a variety of targeted exercises and stretches with my PT, my hip no longer sank, and now, after 2 months or so, my alignment is perfect. If you'd like, I'll try and put together a few of the exercises I learned, I found a lot of them very useful.
Yeah. The unfortuante thing is I know how useless chiros are, I just didn't have another direction to go in that I knew well enough to be confident in. That's exactly the problem I'm having; and being that I'm a fairly tall guy, the discrepancy in leg length causes some pretty severe differences in muscular development, strength, and form.
If you have time to write something like that up it would be immensely helpful and appreciated.
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
The question might end up being, how many times have you seen a chiropractor? I say this because many of the spinal manipulations practiced by chiros actually end up worsening an individuals condition under the guise of temporary relief, and you might end up seeing an M.D. back/neck specialist who has to try and figure out what some dudes been doing back there. What is the nature of your injury?
On the surface, just poor back health and getting shafted on genetics (my dad was unable to enlist because of his horrendous back). I've had a few tweaks and pops over the years (partially torn psoas, slipped disk, raised hip, scoliosis), and was hoping to get all of these resolved before looking towards either competition lifting just for shits and giggles, or really pushing myself to the lifting potential I'd like to get to.
Really the only thing causing me grief at the moment is a raised hip and an impingement (for lack of a better explanation) of a nerve close to my C6 which is causing ridiculous pain and discomfort lifting. Doing deep-neck strengthening has alleviated a small amount of pain, but I don't see that being a long-term fix.
I didn't even answer you question, goddamn I ramble. I've been to a couple chiro's maybe 4-5x and an osteopathic surgeon 3x just to get help for my psoas.
Hmm, how much attention have you paid to getting the hip issue worked out? One of the tips my physical therapist laid on me while I went through knee rehab had to do with just how impactful the hips are when it comes to total body function, and that sometimes even neck and upper back issues can trace their cause down to the trunk. Also, do you do much swimming?
I've spent about a similar amount of time trying to work out the hips as the upper back/neck problems. Aside from having a chiropractor adjust them (which did help, even visually the change was clear. However, the changes never lasted more than a few hours), I've done plenty of corrective stretching, muscular imbalace correction, and even asked a physical therapist that's currently helping me with a shoulder injury if he thought it was something he could help with.
He seemed optimistic, but now I'm doubting we'll be able to look at it based upon the amount of time and insurance I've got left with their offices.
Damn man, you're literally describing exactly why I hate chiros, especially for movement relative injuries. One of my biggest problems used to deal with a sinking of my hip that had me walking around on two different leg lengths. After a variety of targeted exercises and stretches with my PT, my hip no longer sank, and now, after 2 months or so, my alignment is perfect. If you'd like, I'll try and put together a few of the exercises I learned, I found a lot of them very useful.
Yeah. The unfortuante thing is I know how useless chiros are, I just didn't have another direction to go in that I knew well enough to be confident in. That's exactly the problem I'm having; and being that I'm a fairly tall guy, the discrepancy in leg length causes some pretty severe differences in muscular development, strength, and form.
If you have time to write something like that up it would be immensely helpful and appreciated.
Well, I'm 6'2, so I'll see if I can't whip you up a rehab routine that'll help out
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
The question might end up being, how many times have you seen a chiropractor? I say this because many of the spinal manipulations practiced by chiros actually end up worsening an individuals condition under the guise of temporary relief, and you might end up seeing an M.D. back/neck specialist who has to try and figure out what some dudes been doing back there. What is the nature of your injury?
On the surface, just poor back health and getting shafted on genetics (my dad was unable to enlist because of his horrendous back). I've had a few tweaks and pops over the years (partially torn psoas, slipped disk, raised hip, scoliosis), and was hoping to get all of these resolved before looking towards either competition lifting just for shits and giggles, or really pushing myself to the lifting potential I'd like to get to.
Really the only thing causing me grief at the moment is a raised hip and an impingement (for lack of a better explanation) of a nerve close to my C6 which is causing ridiculous pain and discomfort lifting. Doing deep-neck strengthening has alleviated a small amount of pain, but I don't see that being a long-term fix.
I didn't even answer you question, goddamn I ramble. I've been to a couple chiro's maybe 4-5x and an osteopathic surgeon 3x just to get help for my psoas.
Hmm, how much attention have you paid to getting the hip issue worked out? One of the tips my physical therapist laid on me while I went through knee rehab had to do with just how impactful the hips are when it comes to total body function, and that sometimes even neck and upper back issues can trace their cause down to the trunk. Also, do you do much swimming?
I've spent about a similar amount of time trying to work out the hips as the upper back/neck problems. Aside from having a chiropractor adjust them (which did help, even visually the change was clear. However, the changes never lasted more than a few hours), I've done plenty of corrective stretching, muscular imbalace correction, and even asked a physical therapist that's currently helping me with a shoulder injury if he thought it was something he could help with.
He seemed optimistic, but now I'm doubting we'll be able to look at it based upon the amount of time and insurance I've got left with their offices.
Damn man, you're literally describing exactly why I hate chiros, especially for movement relative injuries. One of my biggest problems used to deal with a sinking of my hip that had me walking around on two different leg lengths. After a variety of targeted exercises and stretches with my PT, my hip no longer sank, and now, after 2 months or so, my alignment is perfect. If you'd like, I'll try and put together a few of the exercises I learned, I found a lot of them very useful.
Yeah. The unfortuante thing is I know how useless chiros are, I just didn't have another direction to go in that I knew well enough to be confident in. That's exactly the problem I'm having; and being that I'm a fairly tall guy, the discrepancy in leg length causes some pretty severe differences in muscular development, strength, and form.
If you have time to write something like that up it would be immensely helpful and appreciated.
Well, I'm 6'2, so I'll see if I can't whip you up a rehab routine that'll help out
On February 05 2013 11:44 iokke wrote: How long should you wait after having a non-major injury before jumping back into the exercise?
I've hurt my lower back doing deadlifts with poor form I think (just starting ss, went up in weight + new shoes + im a noob), it was really bad for a few days, then I got a massage, used ice packs/heat packs for a night, did a few other things and it almost went away completely the next day. I decided to drop some weights and do dead-lifts again, nothing hurt during the exercise, but wonder if I rushed back in too fast.
Just so that I know for future, after the pain/discomfort from injury is gone, is it generally safe to jump back into the exercise or should I give my body a lil more time to heal? Thanks in advance
Also is there a good way to stretch prior to squats or do 5+ mins of cardio + warmup sets do the trick?
Depends on the severity of the injury.
I would typically take about ~2 weeks to work back into it, but it could be <1 or >3-4 depending.
On February 06 2013 02:42 Mortal wrote: Now for my actual curiosity: Does anyone have experience or an opinion on seeing an upper-cervical specialist to diagnose/fix any problems with the spine, and specifically the atlas/axis?
While all the evidence I've heard is almost purely anecdotal, it comes from sources I trust enough to go out of my way and at least schedule an initial appointment to see what it's all about. I've had back problems long enough that seeing the standard chiro isn't cutting it anymore.
Yes, I have known 1 guy who it helped significantly, if you actually have an C1/C2 issue.
eshlow, I have one slight question I would like you ask you regarding Injuries and such. So basically, I have been in a hiatus from working out in about a mouth. I've done some light exercises(lighter than my previous standard) and I have strains on my arms. do you suggest me to keep pushing myself the next day? Or would you suggest to lead it stabilize and then work out more?
On February 06 2013 12:15 Xiphos wrote: eshlow, I have one slight question I would like you ask you regarding Injuries and such. So basically, I have been in a hiatus from working out in about a mouth. I've done some light exercises(lighter than my previous standard) and I have strains on my arms. do you suggest me to keep pushing myself the next day? Or would you suggest to lead it stabilize and then work out more?
I know not who you're looking for, but I'll help out if I can. What specifically happened to your arms? Was it a diagnosed problem or one of those simple lifting tweaks that goes away in a week? If it's the latter then I'd say work your way back up to your previous working weight- slowly- and if there's any pain, stop doing that movement with that weight. Don't exacerbate a problem (like I recently did with my shoulder) instead of letting it fully heal first.
I can give some actual advice once I know what the issue is lol. What a generalized answer I just gave.
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