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Title: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Danimal77 on May 11, 2017, 12:35:13 AM
Had an ab injury last summer. Since then my core weakened and my posture was horrendous during this time. MAJOR compensation on one side, which affected the muscles around my pelvis and has led my lower back to be in serious protection mode. It's painful as a bitch. What is the best way to get the lower back out of protection mode and restore alignment and strengthen my core. I'm 39 and this ain't fun. I've NEVER had back issues until last year.
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Henda on May 11, 2017, 12:56:54 AM
Deadlifts, done sensibly of course
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: sync pulse on May 11, 2017, 01:50:12 AM
You have to work the front as well as the back, those two sets of muscles work together...
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 11, 2017, 02:06:56 AM
Walking, cold showers and sleeping on the floor
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Ropo on May 11, 2017, 02:38:48 AM
Had an ab injury last summer. Since then my core weakened and my posture was horrendous during this time. MAJOR compensation on one side, which affected the muscles around my pelvis and has led my lower back to be in serious protection mode. It's painful as a bitch. What is the best way to get the lower back out of protection mode and restore alignment and strengthen my core. I'm 39 and this ain't fun. I've NEVER had back issues until last year.

Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Powerlift66 on May 11, 2017, 03:12:11 AM
Buy an inversion table and thank me later. (Well,it works wonders for me at least)...
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Post by: DroppingPlates on May 11, 2017, 03:17:01 AM
Buy an inversion table and thank me later. (Well,it works wonders for me at least)...

Thought it was only beneficial to lower back issues, but wow...

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/d3/cc/bdd3cc8478c1f9acb370030d062a641b.jpg)
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Post by: ratherbebig on May 11, 2017, 03:17:42 AM
can it be used with sex games as well?
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Spike on May 11, 2017, 03:18:08 AM
Strengthen your core the best you can
Also make sure your back is flexible - especially thoracic spine area


Use cannabis and don't go to narcotics
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: SquatsRule on May 11, 2017, 07:06:08 AM
A lot of old farts swear by reverse hyper extensions for the low back. You need to work your abs as well for balance. Good luck.
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Post by: CalvinH on May 11, 2017, 07:12:58 AM
Squats and deadlifts.
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Post by: Nether Animal on May 11, 2017, 07:32:15 AM
Walking, cold showers and sleeping on the floor

Surrounded by guns.
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Simple Simon on May 11, 2017, 07:44:35 AM
Walking, cold showers and sleeping on the floor
sounds like prison
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Post by: Sokolsky on May 11, 2017, 07:47:57 AM
Thought it was only beneficial to lower back issues, but wow...

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/d3/cc/bdd3cc8478c1f9acb370030d062a641b.jpg)


Any chance this can be combinated with a supinated bicepcurl machine?
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 11, 2017, 08:04:32 AM
Surrounded by guns.

Shaboomm bitches
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 11, 2017, 11:23:44 AM
Had an ab injury last summer. Since then my core weakened and my posture was horrendous during this time. MAJOR compensation on one side, which affected the muscles around my pelvis and has led my lower back to be in serious protection mode. It's painful as a bitch. What is the best way to get the lower back out of protection mode and restore alignment and strengthen my core. I'm 39 and this ain't fun. I've NEVER had back issues until last year.

1. Start w/soft tissue work foam roller, lacrosse balls, etc

2. Glute, Psoas activation with mini-bands this a just an example of the complex we do every lower body day
https://instagram.com/p/BSScJgZBH_M/

3.Keep core work limited to anti-rotation (Pallof press, etc). Transverse Abdominis for about 4-6 weeks

4. Posterior chain work. Most people are quad dominant and takes over the hamstrings leaving the glutes and lower lumbar, psoas weak and vulnerable to injury. One weak link out the chain is all it takes. Weak hamstrings also leave knees vulnerable to injuries as well.

5. A shit load of hamstring, glute and low back stretches, static holds.
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Simple Simon on May 11, 2017, 12:08:14 PM
1. Start w/soft tissue work foam roller, lacrosse balls, etc

2. Glute, Psoas activation with mini-bands this a just an example of the complex we do every lower body day
https://instagram.com/p/BSScJgZBH_M/

3.Keep core work limited to anti-rotation (Pallof press, etc). Transverse Abdominis for about 4-6 weeks

4. Posterior chain work. Most people are quad dominant and takes over the hamstrings leaving the glutes and lower lumber, psoas weak and vulnerable to injury. One weak link out the chain is all it takes. Weak hamstrings also leave knees vulnerable to injuries as well.

5. A shit load of hamstring, glute and low back stretches, static holds.
great post
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: OLKE_TEXAS on May 11, 2017, 12:51:32 PM
1. Start w/soft tissue work foam roller, lacrosse balls, etc

2. Glute, Psoas activation with mini-bands this a just an example of the complex we do every lower body day
https://instagram.com/p/BSScJgZBH_M/

3.Keep core work limited to anti-rotation (Pallof press, etc). Transverse Abdominis for about 4-6 weeks

4. Posterior chain work. Most people are quad dominant and takes over the hamstrings leaving the glutes and lower lumbar, psoas weak and vulnerable to injury. One weak link out the chain is all it takes. Weak hamstrings also leave knees vulnerable to injuries as well.

5. A shit load of hamstring, glute and low back stretches, static holds.

Solid info by coach
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Danimal77 on May 11, 2017, 04:25:53 PM
1. Start w/soft tissue work foam roller, lacrosse balls, etc

2. Glute, Psoas activation with mini-bands this a just an example of the complex we do every lower body day
https://instagram.com/p/BSScJgZBH_M/

3.Keep core work limited to anti-rotation (Pallof press, etc). Transverse Abdominis for about 4-6 weeks

4. Posterior chain work. Most people are quad dominant and takes over the hamstrings leaving the glutes and lower lumbar, psoas weak and vulnerable to injury. One weak link out the chain is all it takes. Weak hamstrings also leave knees vulnerable to injuries as well.

5. A shit load of hamstring, glute and low back stretches, static holds.

Am I doing all 5 points at the same time, or is there an incremental timeline I should be following? Thanks for all the info btw man. It's much appreciated. I'm losing all patience over here. I've seen a chiro 4 times, a therapeutic masseuse, 2 osteopaths and still 0 relief. In fact, it's been getting worse (spreading). Was going to try an acupuncturist next week, but I realize they don't help to rehabilitate me. Just need some relief from this constant pain. Should I be aligning myself with any one professional? Athletic Therapist? Physio?
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Marty Champions on May 11, 2017, 05:13:58 PM
i already posted this lowback fix do a search asshole
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Post by: HTexan on May 11, 2017, 05:19:28 PM
Thought it was only beneficial to lower back issues, but wow...

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/bd/d3/cc/bdd3cc8478c1f9acb370030d062a641b.jpg)

Yeah this and yoga ( no homo) works too.
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Coach is Back! on May 11, 2017, 05:21:05 PM
Am I doing all 5 points at the same time, or is there an incremental timeline I should be following? Thanks for all the info btw man. It's much appreciated. I'm losing all patience over here. I've seen a chiro 4 times, a therapeutic masseuse, 2 osteopaths and still 0 relief. In fact, it's been getting worse (spreading). Was going to try an acupuncturist next week, but I realize they don't help to rehabilitate me. Just need some relief from this constant pain. Should I be aligning myself with any one professional? Athletic Therapist? Physio?

I'll post a more detailed response later this evening
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: _aj_ on May 11, 2017, 06:41:43 PM


This. The reverse hyper completely cured my back (knocks on wood)
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Post by: chaos on May 11, 2017, 06:45:41 PM
Squats and deadlifts.
x2
Great advice!!
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Post by: tres_taco_combo on May 11, 2017, 07:11:06 PM
master hot yoga (ppl laugh at me when i say this)
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: oldtimer1 on May 11, 2017, 08:13:57 PM
I can only speak for what works for me regarding my back that seems bullet proof.  Again the below works for me and it might be wrong for others.

1. Walking-running-standing. Too many people do nothing but sit and an exercise session can't fix that. You have to be on your feet everyday doing some walking, running or standing. You have to have strength in your standing muscles so to speak. How many big lifters can't stand for a couple of hours because it's too fatiguing? I really believe a lot of back problems could be fixed with just taking a 30 to 60 minute fast walk every day.

2. Make sure you are doing at least half or your weight exercises with barbells/dumbbells and not sitting in exercise machines.

3. Train abs not only with isolation but gross hip movements like sit ups and leg raises. The old  fashion ab wheel that you can buy for 5 bucks really works.

4. Always include either deads or Olympic lifts like power cleans in your routines. Even one arm snatches with a dumbbell are outstanding for a substitute.

5 and 6 are key.

5. Semi stiff leg deadifts off a block to get a good range of motion. Go slow on the negative but get that stretch.

6. Weighted back extension on an old fashion horizontal back extension bench. I hold a plate behind my head. The new 45 degree benches are garbage. The resistance falls off near the top.
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Ropo on May 12, 2017, 12:18:49 AM
x2
Great advice!!

Just like swimming and using kettle bells as a flotation device..
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Post by: ratherbebig on May 12, 2017, 12:30:05 AM
any complicated advice isnt good advice.

how about a treatment that doesnt take half a day to set up and the other half to execute?

or doesnt require machines that no gym have
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Marty Champions on May 12, 2017, 05:59:22 AM
put ur legs up high on a tree or wall and raise ur but from the ground pressing feet into wall or tree. do as many reps
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: Bevo on May 12, 2017, 06:19:01 AM
U can always try this  ;D

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=313839.0;attach=354265;image)
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Post by: Rudee on May 12, 2017, 01:17:15 PM
U can always try this  ;D

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=313839.0;attach=354265;image)

He'd be into that if it was Levrone doing it to him.
Title: Re: Best form of treatment for low back pain (weakened core)?
Post by: CalvinH on May 13, 2017, 05:57:49 AM
Just like swimming and using kettle bells as a flotation device..

Worked for me.
I went two years with a screwed up lower back.starting last winter I decided to get back to doing squats and deads,also added more abs and core work.I'm not saying my back is 100% but it's the best it's felt in years.