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Post by gti steve on Jan 3, 2007 15:32:10 GMT -5
OUCH! Possibly the most debilitating pain I have experienced!
HELP! #smileyonsoapbox4jy#
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Post by beckie on Jan 3, 2007 16:12:35 GMT -5
how did you do it? Are you tingly down your legs? having had it myself I would suggest you get a proper diagnosis from a sports doctor or a sport physical therapist-its not a good idea to leave these injuries as they can lead ot permanent nerve damage!
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Post by gti steve on Jan 3, 2007 17:16:55 GMT -5
i believe i got it from squats. once and a while ill load the bar up with an above-maximal weight and just hold it on my shoulders. ive never squatted 315 so i racked the bar and i just held it for 30 seconds or so. i feel this most deff. compressed my spine. i felt it when i went home from the gym 2 weeks ago and its still painful. i dont have a tingling down my leg, but its localized to the right side of my body, right above my glute.
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Post by mrbeefy on Jan 3, 2007 20:00:51 GMT -5
Steve, The location of the pain DOES sound like sciatica. Compression of the spine is one possible source, wouldn't rule it out, but this is normally a twisting or pulling injury on the mid to lower back, at least in my experience. My wife had a bout with sciatica when she was pregnant from the abdomen pulling forward and putting pressure on the lower back. Beckie has the right idea about a MD. I personally prefer to see our massage therapist first. She fixed my hamstring for me and it feels great. If I had seen an MD for it. I might still be limping. Just my opinion on this. Always think safety bro.....an injury will keep you OUT of the gym...and that's NOT where WE want to be! Checki it out........fix it.....deal with it........work with it..........work around it............and "Git er Done"!!!
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Post by gti steve on Jan 3, 2007 20:04:16 GMT -5
Well then i need to get it checked by a professional. Ik dont have a shooting pain down my leg, i just have a real bad pain when i sit a certain way and when i stand up.
i dont wanna be out of the gym, #smileybsflag6tq#
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Post by beckie on Jan 3, 2007 22:25:40 GMT -5
It could be that the sciatic nerve is pressing on the piriformis muscle-this is a common cause of sciatica and is definitely fixable!
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Post by gti steve on Jan 4, 2007 7:29:54 GMT -5
Beckie, FIX ME! lol
What is a good way to treat this?
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Post by beckie on Jan 4, 2007 16:09:30 GMT -5
There is a stretch that hits the piriformis muscle-it is basically a glute stretch-I will go find a link a post it for you!
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Post by beckie on Jan 4, 2007 16:15:10 GMT -5
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Post by TNA on Jan 4, 2007 16:54:32 GMT -5
Steve, I have sciatica as well. I agree with Beckie in regards to stretching, but, the best thing I ever did was a deep tissue massage (aka sports massage)!! I had 2 sessions and never had a repeat since! I swear by it brother!
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Post by gti steve on Jan 4, 2007 19:40:51 GMT -5
Awesome guys thanks so much! Today i did the cobra stretch and then i did a variation where i pull away from the side that has the pain. it felt AMAZING. a nice soothing warm sensation. i was at peace! im gonn be doing these for the next few days to see how i progress!!
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Post by beckie on Jan 4, 2007 20:42:13 GMT -5
thats a good stretch for lower back pain-I did that one SO many times when I first hurt my back 13 years ago...
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Post by gti steve on Jan 6, 2007 23:13:33 GMT -5
feeling SO much better today. little to no pain. tomorrow is leg day so i might take off from squats so i dont aggravate it.
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Post by Rich on Jan 7, 2007 1:10:54 GMT -5
I have recurring sciatica problems as well. About a year ago I was in Wal-Mart and they were selling body-pillows. Basically just really long pillows - as long as your body. I bought one and started sleeping with it between my legs. Unlike a regular pillow which falls out of position at night if you try that, this one doesn't because it's so long. I haven't had trouble with my sciatica since.
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Post by tiffany on Jan 9, 2007 10:10:15 GMT -5
Hey Steve, glad to hear things are improving. You may want to continue with that stretch as well as adding in a few more that strengthen the core. Most sciatica problems are a result of an imbalance of muscle strength in the lower back. Mine is more complicated and I require surgery, but while I am waiting, my doctor has me doing several core exercises. I am not pain free but they do help. I am so jealous that you are still able to work out but happy for you as well!!!
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Post by gti steve on Jan 9, 2007 11:49:25 GMT -5
Thanks Tiffany! I just photo copied some text on stretching and mobility. I really need to do this and ever since IO been stretching (twice a day) my discomfort is generally non-existant
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Post by beckie on Jan 9, 2007 16:38:26 GMT -5
Thats great to hear Steve! Backs are notorious for playing havoc with our lifting!
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Post by mrbeefy on Jan 10, 2007 14:07:51 GMT -5
SCIATICA!
SCIATICA!
SCIATICA!
Oh....sorry.......never mind...........that was ATTICA! ATTICA! ;D
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Post by Tim Wescott on Jan 10, 2007 15:34:38 GMT -5
SCIATICA! SCIATICA! SCIATICA! Oh....sorry.......never mind...........that was ATTICA! ATTICA! ;D #bcrazylaugh4ua#
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Post by gti steve on Jan 26, 2007 13:21:27 GMT -5
the pain is back and worse than ever. gettin up, i have to cringe and almost weep. but then the pain subsides!
could it be a herniated disk???
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