Anyone here have advice/routine to fix lower back pain?
>in b4 "consult a doctor"
>currently doing PT everyday and seeing MD every other week for progress checks
I do not have a spinal injury, discs are all sound, have had both xray and an MRI to see if there were bulges/extrusions present (there aren't)
Doc says it is muscle inflammation
Ideas /fit/ ? IDK what to do because this happens every goddamn year--making progress, strict form, etc. etc. and then my lower back flairs up... Just fuck my shit up senpai
>>37955515
Do you sit a lot? It could be related to posture, that's one of the most common causes.
if i had a penny everytime i hear someone say "my form is great but i still get back pain" and their form is actually shit, id be a rich mofo
>>37955515
K op I've had back pain since I've been 12, and I just found out how to fix it a few months ago. Take a la-cross ball, place it under your back onto the affected area and lie down on it. Don't flex or anything, kind of like you're melting. This will dig into the muscle in your back and free it up. It's going to hurt like hell for 30 seconds but what's more impotant to you. Also don't place the ball directly on your spine.
>>37955525
Yes. Current grad student studying CS. A great deal of sitting/studying.
>>37955563
I get where you're coming from logically. How could I verify my form is correct? I've seen the videos posted regularly around here.
I'm currently doing Wendler 5/3/1 and my lifts have been steadily rising.
The "injury" occurred on a light squat day. I was warming up doing sets of 5 using 185 AtG.
Maybe my form was fucked--willing to consider all options.
>>37955566
Lacrosse ball you say? Ordering some on Amazon right now. I will try this ASAP. Is this myofascial release or w/e I hear about? What do I do exactly? Don't want to re-injure.
Thanks for advice bruh <3
>>37955566
>>37955607
Ordered this one: https://www.amazon.com/Kieba-Massage-Lacrosse-Myofascial-Therapy/dp/B017V7UKW2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1468781709&sr=8-5&keywords=lacrosse+ball
>>37955593
post a form check. but that might not be enough and you might have to see a coach. id recommend any starting strength coach.
>>37955607
I believe It's a form of fascia release, yeah. Also one more thing, are you able to touch your toes? Hamstring inflexibility is a major cause of back pain too.
>>37955632
Any suggestions for the Dallas, TX area?
Lot of snake-oil out there in the fitness world.
My situation screams "steal from me".
I know I can always google, but what would be my search criteria?
>>37955658
you could visit based rippetoe in wichita falls
but it seems theres this guy closer to you
http://startingstrength.org/index.php/site/coaches_detail/deaton_darin
cant recommend him personally but getting the starting strength coach credentials requires _shitloads_ of work. there's no other "fitness" certification like it. youll surely be fine in his hands
>>37955572
Stand at your desk instead
>>37955883
I have the same shit, played video games all my life and I'm still pretty sedentary besides lifting because of studying etc
pick up a foamroller and a lacrosse ball and look up limber 11, it helped me out so much
>>37955566
I have no idea how firm a lacrosse ball is because I've never held one, but would a tennis ball work the same?
