Make my back better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chan84]

I've done a major screw up by pulling some major muscle groups in my lower back. If ya got any tips for streches and training methods to make a back more resiliant and less injury prone then please help. i gotta get training again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[KickChick]

We've had previous threads in the H&F forum concerning "back pain" ... please go take a look at these and masybe you will find the tips you are looking for!

 

http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=1974&forum=19&4

 

http://www.karateforums.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=885&forum=19&14

 

...also please post in Introductions Chan84 ... so we can all welcome you to KarateForums!

 

 

 

 

[Bretty101]

Back trouble is very common in martial arts. I propose this is due to imbalanced excerise have a look at the thread

 

"Martial arts bad for you...." in this forum.

 

Back injuries Go easy on your back!!!

 

Bretty

[KickChick]

It's very important to train the 'core muscles' ... Core training will also tone your torso and abs and keep your lower back healthy, by improving your posture. If your core is strong, your lower ab muscles will be drawn in towards the spine and help you sit up straight. Core muscle training strengthens weak muscles and imbalances from the inside out. Strong core muscles keep your back healthy. They hold your body upright,

 

improve your balance and enable you to really put some oomph in your arm and leg movements. If the core muscles are weak, your body doesn't work as effectively, and other muscles have to pick up the slack. This can result in injuries such as a twisted knee, a pulled shoulder, or your classic "bad back."

 

 

[tessone]

KickChick, could you point to some resources about core muscle training or perhaps describe what it involves? Working on my back was one of the reasons I joined KSW initially (a friend with back troubles is now a brown-black belt and his back is better for it), but anything I could do outside of the dojang would help immensely.

 

 

[TKD_McGee]

You should do this.... and this... CRACK! OWW!

 

Thanks for the help fellow amateurs on kforums.com

 

I again think you should get professional help if it is serious.

 

 

[CTpizzaboy]

You should probrably see a doctor who specializes in back pain (a cyropractor, my spelling sucks). Maybe you should try going to the gym with a trainer and work out the back. Maybe they can tell you what you should do and what you shouldn't to get your back to normal.

 

Or maybe...have you ever tried rolling around with two naked girls while they're covered in jello. I haven't either, but I'm sure it'll help.

 

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[ This Message was edited by: [CT]pizzaboy on 2002-04-30 10:06 ]

[KickChick]

Hey TKD_McGee ... I think it is a given that if anything is all that serious one should seek the advice of a "professional" ... but glad that you also grouped yourself into "fellow amateurs" ... I have tried since Day One to offer only the best 'advice' that I can ... everyone here can either take it or leave it ...at least it is constructive

 

 

 

[KickChick]

You can find a variety of core muscle exercises here:

 

http://exercise.about.com/library/Core/bl_core.htm

 

 

[Ti-Kwon-Leap]

There is a book available at your local library if you are in the US Called Good Bye To Bad Backs by Judith Scott

 

This book has several stretching & strengthening regimens starting from beginner to advanced. It's sort of a Yoga/Pilates/Ballet regimen with particular attention to the Psoas muscle which she claims needs to be strong and flexible to avoid repeated back injuries. The Ball exercises that KickChick eluded to are a great way to achieve strength and flexibility. I would advise an appointment with a physical therapist to asses your situation to avoid possibly re-injuring or prolonging recovery. Hope this helps!