Low Back

quackattack · 02-05-2008, 08:35 PM

Hey guys,

On the weekend I must've tweaked my low back doing who knows what, and I was experiencing a lot of pain at certain times. I was able to get to the gym on sat and mon as there was no pain, but today I had to take another rest day because I could barely stand for half the day. I'll be getting a massage soon so hopefully that will solve it.
But anyways 2 questions...

Will I benefit from using a lifting belt even once the pain is gone? I do have some low back problems and am going to try to strengthen my abs more as this could be part of the problem, but just wondering if that would be a good idea

And do you guys get massages often, because I find I often get a lot of knots in my back, but if not sure if its from training or just normal. I get a massage like less than once a year and i figure i might start getting more

Cheers

KM · 02-05-2008, 09:19 PM

1: Lifting belts benefits are beneficial any way. I wouldn't train until you feel close to 100%. Wouldn't want to injure anything more so.

2: Messages are great. Really soothe the body. I don't usually get one, unless i'm on vacation. If the massages make you and your muscle(s) feel great, then definitely continue!

quackattack · 02-05-2008, 10:02 PM

yeah i was wondering if a massage can benefit training too, cause I saw a video on youtube where jay cutler gets 2 massages a week before contest.

KM · 02-05-2008, 10:35 PM

Not sure bud. Pre-contest is stressful, that could be why. Poses takes a lot out of someone, trust me. Probably wants to be refreshed before the big day. I don't see why massages would benefit muscle growth.

neo_30782 · 02-06-2008, 05:28 AM

iam getting a lot of pain in my lower left back what do you think that could be the solution for this

KM · 02-06-2008, 12:49 PM

Hold off on training until it's healed. The back is something you don't want to mess with.

musclemaniac uk · 02-06-2008, 04:18 PM

massages increase blood flow into the areas being massaged giving quicker repair to damaged muscle fibres. also helps the breakdown of lactic acid bulid up in muscles which is what makes you sore and stiff. but if the problem persists go see a professional and get it taken care of.