Post back injury exercise

[layrapetova]

I've recently strained my back and was confined to bed for a number of days. It's not a herniated disc but muscular over-exertion. What type of exercise do you recommend for getting back to my exercise regimen. I obviously can't go straight to Hiit/High Intensity training right away. So, what are some of the good alternatives from your videos? Thank you

 

[steppin out]

I see no one had replied to your post. Last fall, I had back problems from lifting something too heavy for me. That was the same week I received the low impact series Cathe had just released. I watched all of the workouts one time and did a little bit of the Yoga Relax DVD. Slowly, I started doing the short version of Cardio Supersets and Slide and Glide and working on Cycle Max. Also was going to a chiropractor for a few weeks. Just take it easy and do things that do not hurt. I found walking and biking (standing -so think spin) easier to do at that point.

Good luck!

 

[ReneePruitt]

I am. Dealing with pulled muscle too. Lower back. If I sit to long it is worse. I do Cathe yoga relax and another yoga callled yoga for a healthy back by yogi Marlon. At fiirst she talks a lot but after I hearrd it I fast forward tto the stretches andd it really heelps a lot. It is very easy. I know it sounds crazy but for me I must keep moving amd stretching or it gets worse. I can now do step amd. It feels better. Like I said hurts more after I sat and try to move itt. Takes my breathe almost.
Look it up on youtube or Amazon

 

[Jenniferlove]

Back pain is one of the worst. ugh. glad you're up and about again layrapetova.

Luckily for me it's been a long time since I experienced what you just went through but I remember that slow and steady moves helped me loosen up and slowly get back into my game so to speak.

For example I didn't do any impact - I didn't use risers when I did step, I didn't bend down and over for thrusts or to touch the step, and I kept kicks very low and modified other moves for KPC.
Also, I sat on a stability ball when I worked biceps and shoulders so I didn't have to support my weight and I didn't do any back exercises at all.

Be careful and good luck to you!