Reoccurring lower back injury, mad as hell

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Originally Posted by DJSapp

Ok, 5 weeks later and now I'm getting really pissed off with this situation. Started back at the gym on Sunday. Running, pull ups and lunges. Went again Tuesday for pullups, pushups, burpees and running. No weights involved. Didn't go hard because I haven't done much over the last 5 weeks. Things felt fine afterward, just the good kind of sore because I haven't done much.

Was making breakfast this morning, and felt some pain developing in the same spot as before as I was standing in front of the stove. Laid down, stretched and popped, but the pain is creeping back as the day has gone on. Any guesses here? Stretch the glutes to ease compression on the lumbar?

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I cant read this entire thread, it is filled with some bad advice. I will say this. I have had two back surgeries, l4/l5 l5/s1. Disc laminectomies. Have had no issues in about 9 years. I do Xfit but leave my ego at the door. I also have a multifidus and transverse workout that will stabilize your spine. This could be your problem. You are not working on the small "pee" muscles that surround your spine. If you can work these, they will help to stabilize you and get you back on the road to recovery.
PM for a copy of the workout. You can also Youtube them, Bill Fabrochini is the PT and absolute fitness guru.
Someone mentioned Bikrams, I would stay away. Having a hyper mobile back is not a benefit.
Lastly, read John Sarnos books. A lot of back issues are psychological. I dont believe 100% of what he says, but there is some truth to it.

Pretty sound advice all around from skideeppow.

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Originally Posted by skideeppow

read John Sarnos books. A lot of back issues are psychological. I dont believe 100% of what he says, but there is some truth to it.

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Also may want to read "Explain Pain" by Butler. He's kind of the authority on scientifically explaining the neurochemical processes that occur in folks with chronic pain

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Originally Posted by acinpdx

you might try this...see if it helps
no strength stuff, just stretching

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Checking back.

These stretches are really great. Combined with a new bed My back is a lot better.

Things are better. Stretching is the trick. Keeps the back mobile enough to allow for the popping of the two or three joints that were locking up and triggering pain while whatever else has time to heal.

Been back at xfit for 6 weeks now, ego checked at the door. Coaches and regulars have been commenting that my form has been getting better, even with some comments that I look good enough to go heavier, which I've been turning down in general. Did hit a PR for squat snatch today though, just because I actually felt like my hips were loose and my sense of balance was working. Could have been heavier if I was pushing it, but I just kept building up and adding weight with each rep that felt good and balanced.

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Been back at xfit for 6 weeks now, ego checked at the door. Coaches and regulars have been commenting that my form has been getting better, even with some comments that I look good enough to go heavier

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Don't fall for it. What are you gaining by going heavier versus the risk of repeating the last few months of recovery?

Strengthening the back tenfold.

Help reducing future injury. I guess it depends on your age tho

I say keep the upp the crossfit as long as it feels good. Dont over do it obviously

I've had back pain for 15+ years. Jumping off cliffs into snow and water and stupidly even sand and dirt no doubt had a lot to do with it. Guiding snowmobile tours certainly didn't help. Seems like once you start hurting your back, you will continue to do so over time. Trick for me was learning how to minimize flair ups, but most importantly, how to react mentally when it does go out.

I only learned this a few years ago, but it has been key to recovery in a quick manner. I'll have something stupid happen like twisting while lifting a laundry basket and "sproing" there it goes. My old reaction would be "FUUUCK! I'm out for three weeks to a month," while my newfound reaction is "hmmm, that sucks, going to relax, take some drugs, evaluate the stress in my life, and see what happens"

Ever since I conscientiously switched my reaction, my recovery time has shifted from three weeks to four or five days. Sure, it still sucks, but much less. I also don't stretch when its hurt.

This book was shared by a friend. Premise has something to do with a lack of oxygen to the area of your back that is hurting when you are stressed or pissed about shit, including the very back spasm that has you down.

http://www.amazon.com/Healing-Back-P...in+by+dr+sarno