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Ok the title sounds rather dramatic but is it.

I think it was back in November time that i had a back spasm whilst dead lifting in the gym and since then i have had 5 more whilst doing the most
simplest of things,for example brushing the kitchen floor and lifting a rubbish bag.

I have been to the Chiropractor 9 times since at £37 a time.

This week i have been to the doctors and had some x-rays,i will return next week for the results and im expecting a course of Physio in a few weeks time.

One thing that is worrying me is the future and what it brings and wether i will be able to do the things i love doing as my back just goes now for the simplest of reasons.

According to the chiropractor the back is strong so the leaks that are causing the problem are in other areas.
Its going to be a long road back i feel.
 
Ughh, hope you get it sorted dude! Touch wood, never had back problems, but remember my mum used to have them all the time, Wouldn't wish it on anyone!

Take care of yourself, sounds like a good excuse to put your feet up! No more sweeping up!
 
I had a similar issue last year caused by deadlifting too.....put my out of action for 5-6 weeks I think, but am all good now.

Just out of interest, what weight were you pulling?
 
Last time I had a very serious back injury, final straw, done by bending down to pick up a piece of paper in very cold conditions it was months before I could contemplate doing anything that put a lot strain on back and it was 9 months before I played golf again.

It has 'gone' several times since. These days if there is any sign that what I am doing could cause it to go I immediately stop what I am doing. In golf for example I have walked in before reaching the 2nd green at the extreme and many times after just 5 or 6 holes.

It first happened over 20 years ago it has curtailed what I do but it has not stopped me from doing everything.
 
I get regular back spasms and wifey was immobilised after the birth of our lad, physically could not move. We both get regularly chucked around at Aikido and play as much golf as we can these days. Best thing to do aside from gettnig it sorted, is work out some good core exercises that you can do, and do them every day. You'll be good to go.
 
The problem with back issues is they pretty much stay around

It’s all about managing them and strengthing the core especially. Ever since suffering a back injury a number of years back I have suffered with spasms , sciatica , constant pain at times. I also have some arthritis around L3/4.

Anytime I drive more than 1 hour then it’s painful for a while.

The things I do to help -

Pilates and Yoga
Deep water running
Sports massage
Chiropractor
Painkillers and anti inflammatories
Good mattress
Warm up and stretches

At the moment it’s keeping me away from any surgery but it’s going to happen at one stage

Get the core sorted to help protect the back - Pilates and Yoga are superb for that
 
I had serious back surgery back in the early 90's where I even needed to learn to walk again so I feel your pain. A lot of LP says makes good scenes with Pilates coming out top.

I now go monthly to a Chiropractor, but that is down to what suits you as an individual but would be careful with mixing Chiro/Physio/Sports massage as they might conflict against each other.

I still have bad spasms which can literally put me in bed for a week but the main advise I ever received was don't stop doing what you want to do when you can and try and stay mobile.

I play golf several times a week when I can and get off skiing a couple of times a year.

When it hurts give it rest, when it doesn't crack on.

Swear by a tens machine and keep your wallet out of your back pocket.
 
I had bad back problems some years ago apparently! Spent a fortune on an osteopath and then I insisted on a MRI scan and it was my hips!!

I'd suggest a proper check Tony and physiotherapy if it is your back - whatever it is Tony I wish you a speedy recovery
 
I have a dodgy lower back that had symptoms similar to yours.

Scans etc revealed lower discs were very thin and lacking in springiness. This causes all the geometry of surrounding bits and bobs to be thrown out,making the whole area unstable.

Consultant recommended pilates. He also said to stay as active as possible. Tight hamstrings are a significant contributor.

He specifically stated to avoid weight lifting or rowing. Luckily, neither had ever featured on my to-do list.

Like Phil says, it's all about management. Do things that your back likes and avoid things it doesn't. Touch wood, I think I understand it better now and have far fewer relapses.
 
having had a discectomy 12 years ago, and a relapse 3 years ago, I can totally empathise with you Tony.

Get it checked out, properly and follow the advice, as LP says get your core sorted, My core is rock solid under the flab and hernia lump :)

One day you have to accept that you aint no spring chicken no more, and you have to adjust stuff, hopefully its a blip and you will be sorted soon.

and stop going to that gym. bloody dangerous places, should be banned :)
 
Thx guys much appreciated.

Some great advice as always from fellow sufferers always the best advice i feel.

Good news Phil the new mattress came today.

Chiropractor suggested Yoga so will be joining a class.

Good advice for swimming as well.

My core is actually very good under my belly fat,however back to the plank now instead of sit-ups.

Do enjoy a ten minute row though,hopefully the advice will help the recovery.:thup:
 
Old Skier said:
Stay clear of breaststroke
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Good advice, I have lower back issues as does my sister in law, often results in discussions on best back management, abandoning breaststroke swimming is one she swears by but she continues to swim freestyle plenty. I get 3 or 4 back twinges a year but manage it fairly well. No rhyme or reason to my occurences, lying in bed can be the worst time for me, pushing a hoover, sitting at desk or sitting driving.
Moving around is good, plenty walking.
Once you've had back trouble I dont think it ever goes away fully but you become 'back aware' and learn what not to do with it.
 
I feel your pain, quite literally!. I've been doing a lot of planking excersises and it seems to be helping, and a lot of hamstring stretching. Where I'm sat down all day my hamstrings tend to get very tight. I'm far from pain free but it seems to be improving
 
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