Punkrider Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 (edited) Evening all,For the past year i have been getting back problems on and off. The first time it happened i went to the doctors who told me that my back was spazaming, after about 5 days of resting it goes. I have had this about 4/5 times over the year. When it 'goes' it just hurts to do anything that requires moving.It usually after standing in akward positions, bending over or lifting things akwardly repeatedly. You could say 'well don't do that then', i do try to sit properly etc. but it still happens. I allways stretch now before i go riding, but i noticed with my legs straight i can't touch my toes like others, about 6 inches away. The doctor told me that it might be because i have started growing really quickly, and it would be a good idea to strengthen the muscles in my back and front. At the moment My backs fine at the moment so i thought i would have a go at becoming more flexible/strengthening my back? Anyone on here who knows what they are talking about, none of this 'do 1000 sit ups a day'. I don't want to do too much in case it makes it 'go' again. I am after some light exercises so i can build it up slowly.Forgot to add: the pain comes from the bottom of my back, either side of my spine.Any information would be much appreciated.Old man Adam. Edited November 13, 2006 by Punkrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerider Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 PM the physio guy on here, I've only heard good things about him. Nearly had to do this myself when I landed awkward the other day Try here....http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....showtopic=85569 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Thanks for the replies so far I have allready PM'd the physio bloke on here, hopefully he will reply soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomer Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 yeah i seem to have a similar problem, its all originated from playing rugby a year ago and since then its been nothing but trouble, recently it hasn't been so bad but usually it comes and goes. i visited the doctor when i first and i also saw a physio but it didn't rarely help that much. a couple of times i've gone to pick something up and my back has twinged and left me in agony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtrials Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 hi mate this issue does not really sound to god now does it? firstly mate its horrible to say but doctors don't really know what they are talking about when it comes to things like this that is why they usually just fob you off with an A4 sheet of paper with exercises on. which generally don't work. (I have had an issue with my shoulder before anode they were a total joke) also they may suggest a physio but again they don't ever seam to be able to help at all, they just do the same and give you some stupid little exercises.what I would recommend myself is finding a decent sports massage therapist, I am one myself and I have a rough idea what the issue could be but without looking at you properly I don't want to suggest anything as it could make it worse, also you may think that strengthening your back will stop the issue but the chances are that it will help, but the pain will still continue, as weird as this does sound it is 100% true that the majority of postural pains i.e. back, neck, shoulder etc.... start at the posture of your feet? I know its sounds weird but believe me I know my stuff, and it's defiantly not uncommon for trials riders to have a pain or 2 due to the riding position we spend so many hours in. so what I can suggest and recommend is this. if you really want this to go away. you really need to start stretching your legs every day, or at least after every ride, as you will definitely, be tight in almost all these areas, hamstrings, quads, calves, adductors and abductors. search on the net for some decent videos of some stretching, as trying to follow pictures and explanations is never easy. once you have been stretching for a while, then start to introduce, some strengthening exercises........ for your legs, back, oblique and rectus abdomens (Abs). I would also be inclined to visit a sports massage therapist to do some general spinal vertebra test on your lumber spine, and they should be able to spot anything that is not quite functioning right. they usually cost about £30-£35 an hour but trust me it is well worth it if you can find a decent therapist (ask if they are qualified in personal training, or look for someone who specialises in correctional exercise as well as the massage, they should know there stuff.Any more questions mate please ask away. Pm me if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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