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Any stretches for the lower back?
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I really doubt if the trouble I’m having with my lower back started with running, but it hurts most when I start running. I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category. Any ideas? Thanks, Roger
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I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category.
I’ll suggest a stretch NOT to do. Don’t bend down to touch your toes. This is one of the worst positions for an inflamed lower back, and probably the stretch most often performed. A gentle torso twist or similar yoga position would be the safest. John
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I really doubt if the trouble I’m having with my lower back started with running, but it hurts most when I start running.
you’re not overstriding, right? I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category. Any ideas?
if the main problem is back pain, you could do many things to address it: – check your posture while sitting. – get one of those big air-filled balls (from any sports store like Big 5, etc.) and use it instead of a chair once in a while, e.g., while having dinner or typing at the computer. – stretches can be good or bad depending on how you do it and what your problem is exactly. i’m not a doctor. but if your pain is due to ligament or tissue damage, you could end up aggravating the situation by stretching. point is you have to be careful before you decide that stretching will get rid of your back pain. – check out some yoga videos. they have *lots* of stretches. – stronger abs can also help in preventing back pain. there are some yoga videos for abs too. good luck jobs
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I really doubt if the trouble I’m having with my lower back started with running, but it hurts most when I start running. you’re not overstriding, right? I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category. Any ideas? if the main problem is back pain, you could do many things to address it: – check your posture while sitting. – get one of those big air-filled balls (from any sports store like Big 5, etc.) and use it instead of a chair once in a while, e.g., while having dinner or typing at the computer. – stretches can be good or bad depending on how you do it and what your problem is exactly. i’m not a doctor. but if your pain is due to ligament or tissue damage, you could end up aggravating the situation by stretching. point is you have to be careful before you decide that stretching will get rid of your back pain. – check out some yoga videos. they have *lots* of stretches. – stronger abs can also help in preventing back pain. there are some yoga videos for abs too. good luck jobs
Very good points. I have a new chair at work and I do sit in it differently. I also moved a lot of tables a few weeks ago. I have had this pain before and I don’t think it is a ligament, it is just something that I used to recover from faster. Now that I’m older, it seems all my pains seem to stay with me a lot longer. BTW I was just at the YMCA and someone named Andrew, showed me what they have, I tried it a few times and I feel a lot better already. I find out more tomorrow morning. Thanks, Roger
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In article I really doubt if the trouble I’m having with my lower back started with running, but it hurts most when I start running. I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category. Any ideas? Thanks, Roger
Roger, Some time back, Steve Freides sent me a book by Robin McKenzie called, Treat Your Own Back. I believe he’s a Physical Therapist from New Zealand. Great little book that has saved by back a number of times espcially with acute back problems. In health and on the run, Ozzie Gontang Maintainer – rec.running FAQ Director, San Diego Marathon Clinic, est. 1975 Mindful Running: http://www.mindfulness.com/mr.asp http://www.faqs.org/faqs/running-faq/
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I second the recommendation to strengthen your abs. Regular crunches made my lower back pain go away. Scott In article – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I really doubt if the trouble I’m having with my lower back started with running, but it hurts most when I start running. I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category. Any ideas? Thanks, Roger
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Regular crunches made my lower back pain go away.
They increase mine. Crunches need to be done with bent legs to avoid back stress. Bill R. OO
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Before getting out of bed: Bring your right knee up to your chest, hold it for several seconds. Do the same for the left. Both together. Repeat 3 x. My chiro. gave me those ideas and they seem to work. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I really doubt if the trouble I’m having with my lower back started with running, but it hurts most when I start running. I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category. Any ideas? Thanks, Roger
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Yoga can be enough if done with perfect form, when warmed up and under supervision. Core strength, abs, abcurls, etc., if done with perfect form. Running stretches for the glutes, piriformis, hams, psoas, quads, ITB, hips, calves, feet — tight running muscles increase the load on the lower back, esp. hamstrings, hips. See any reference on running stretches, and www.runnersworld.com, www.runningtimes.com, … Instead of toe touching for the hams and lower back, do one leg at a time. Have someone show you some PNF, contract-release techniques, to do more effective stretching with less risk. When symptom-free, some of the weight lifts can do wonders if approached cautiously and with perfect form. But, there can be considerable risk for someone predisposed to injury, esp. a Type A achiever.
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Thanks everyone that answered and after talking to a few other people, I think I’ll use the one in this post. My lower back, isn’t near as bad as it was, but I’m still changing my race plans for this weekend. Instead of a half, it will just be a 5k, besides, I’ve been training more for a short distance than a half marathon. Thanks, Roger – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Before getting out of bed: Bring your right knee up to your chest, hold it for several seconds. Do the same for the left. Both together. Repeat 3 x. My chiro. gave me those ideas and they seem to work.
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I second the recommendation to strengthen your abs. Regular crunches made my lower back pain go away. I would like to add that there are soooo many more exercises that are soooo much better for developing core strength than plain old crunches. If anyone is interested… I could talk about them. I’m going to Ottawa for the National Capital Race Weekend this weekend tho’… so I’ll be offine for a few days after tonight.
There may well be … I’m all ears. But one 30-rep set w/ a 25# wt. on my chest per week works just fine. Simple good. Scott
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A couple of suggestions: -Make sure you don’t have anything serious going on (no shooting pain down the legs or numbness); if in doubt get checked by a doc. -Make sure you have good running shoes; the pounding may exacerbate any problems. -The suggestion to lie on your back and bring one knee up to your chest at a time is a good one. Perhaps try in the evening rather than the morning when things are going to be the tightest. A modification on this is to do both knees at the same time. -Aside from the funny name, pelvic tilts are another good exercise. Lie on your back, keeping the back flat on the floor. Slowly tilt the pelvis upward. It is tough to explain, but any search for pelvic tilt should give you a better description and perhaps diagrams. -Don’t neglect the hamstrings. Tightness there can show itself in the lower back. Modified hurdlers stretch; legs apart bending forward, then to each two; legs together reaching toward the feet. All of these are sitting. As mentioned don’t stand and bend over. -Ab strengthening will also help to stabilize the body core as well, but you may be noticing a difference in strength and flexibility already. Running by itself can strengthen the abs, but not the lower back. With running, you may have inadvertently strengthened the abs, but not the back. -Keep good body posture throughout the day. If you are desk bound during the day, make sure you get up and move around some to try to stay loose. Hope this helps. Scott I really doubt if the trouble I’m having with my lower back started with running, but it hurts most when I start running. I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category. Any ideas? Thanks, Roger
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I know some great stretches for your backside, my son. They’ll open you right up no matter how tight you are. Send me a private e-mail note if interested. Fr. G – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I really doubt if the trouble I’m having with my lower back started with running, but it hurts most when I start running. I’ve heard there are stretches for the lower back, but I can’t seem to find any, or maybe they have them in some other category. Any ideas? Thanks, Roger
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Send me a private e-mail note if interested.
He probably set a new record on answering your post… Bill R. OO
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No answer yet, William. I wonder if I am too old for him? Fr. G – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Send me a private e-mail note if interested. He probably set a new record on answering your post… Bill R. OO
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No answer yet, William.
He’s busy screwing other homos, give him a chance, he’ll reply. I wonder if I am too old for him?
Unless your underground you’ll fit his needs, and even then if he’s desperate enough, and there’s a shovel handy… Bill R. OO
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