Training after a Lumbar Sprain

[nicolegadino]

Hi Cathe -

I just wanted some advice on what the best workouts are for starting to train after a lumbar sprain. I haven't been able to work out for about 4 weeks, and have been going to back therapy for that long as well. My doctor has released me for light excercise, so I took a yoga class this week, which reallly helped.

Iam finally starting to feel good, and can move aropund without any pain. I am anxious to start cardio again, but I dont want to over do it.

I have a large collectino of your workouts, so I was jusst wondering what you could suggest for some light intensity cardio?

Thanks

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Nicole. So sorry to hear of your back sprain. Being that you were just cleared for light activity you are smart to be very cautious. If yoga felt really good I think that is all I would suggest right now for a couple of weeks along with very basic cardio like brisk walking, light walk/jog, and basic biking. Nothing to turny or twisty right now. Doing so could invite unwanted risk at a critical cross road. Let your back acclimate to its normal routine gradually before throwing it a lot of information.

Good Luck!

Hi Cathe -

I just wanted some advice on what the best workouts are for starting to train after a lumbar sprain. I haven't been able to work out for about 4 weeks, and have been going to back therapy for that long as well. My doctor has released me for light excercise, so I took a yoga class this week, which reallly helped.

Iam finally starting to feel good, and can move aropund without any pain. I am anxious to start cardio again, but I dont want to over do it.

I have a large collectino of your workouts, so I was jusst wondering what you could suggest for some light intensity cardio?

Thanks