exercises that wont hurt your lower back

[Toosmart282]

I was just wanting to know what would be some safe cardio that i could do that wouldnt hurt my back. I cant go back to the doctor to ask him because we are trying to get some insurance so i can get a mri. when i went to see the doctor he thought it was a pulled lower muscle. its been about 3 months since it happened. Sometimes it feels better and then some times it hurts but i want to stay active. what can i do?

 

[sweaty1]

Hi there. I have stuggled with a lower back injury for some time. It just happened and was related to working out. Here is what I found:

chiropractor helped me. But it kept recurring.

I took down my step height. I never use two risers on each side anymore and my heart rate stays just as high.

I limit my kickboxing now. I found that did adversely affect my back. Not sure why; and I still kickbox; but only about once every two weeks. I love Cathe's KPC and Kick Max but they are longer and my back does tweak when I do those.

I can't do the ball roll outs for abs. I can completely feel that in my low back. No matter what I do, I will not do those. I can do planks and jack knifes though....I also limit the supermans and any other lower back exercises. I do do them; but I am super careful

however, the only thing that really helped my back get better was a lot of rest. I took a whole month off, then worked out a week, took a week off, and then got back in it. My back has been great and I can do any type of cardio now. Some like kickbox has to be limited; but otherwise I am doing very well and it feels great! (I always work out a month now and then rest a week. I have too for my back and knees and I don't lose a thing fitness wise.) Hope this helps! Take time off if you need too right now; it is really important to heal. Do gentle stretching and possibly walk if you can. But your back may need it.

Becky!

 

[cats_meow_0911]

I have to be honest and say that you should not engage in any activity until you get it cleared by a Dr. If it is serious enough that they want to do an MRI, then it could be aggravated by almost an activity. I hope you get it looked at soon.

I hope you get some relief soon.

 

[sweaty1]

One more thing....squats can really affect my back. I do them; I am careful though.

Even with my injuries; I am in the best shape of my life! I refuse to be told not to do things; but I will rest when I need too. I think that is soooo important! We think we will lose all our fitness gains, but our bodies are screaming for rest.

Just my two cents! Good luck!

Becky

 

[Toosmart282]

thanks

thanks guys for the advise i have gained a few pounds and feel yucky because i havent worked out but i have to get my back feeling better

 

[morningstar]

My understanding is that the way to a strong back is through a strong core - that if your abs are weak, it strains the back to compensate for it. That being said, I second the opinion that doing anything without a doctor's approval might be a bad idea. I do NOT recommend a chiropractor (very bad experience with them, along with many friends' bad experiences) but do recommend a Physiatrist (a physician that specializes in rehabilitation).

 

[linedancinglady]

Lower Back

I go to a chiropractor once a month (wish I could go more) but he gave me exercises to strengthen my abs/lower back! When I don't do them, I can really tell.

There are a few ab exercises that aggrevate my lower back and I limit kickboxing to once a week. When I do kickbox, I kick lower.

Patti