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this is a lot of the problem I have and it also gives me stiff hips... in fact I just made a thread about it yesterday as well... lots of good info here
I'd go and see a good Chiropractor.
Doctors suck at diagnosing lifting ailments.
Jaxx: I have a family full of doctors, but based on these complaints the likely answer is to rest and stop lifting heavy things. That's not very contructive advice. That said, I'll have to see my own doctor soon anyway to get my (pretty badly) sprained ankle checked, so I might bring it up.
Partly depends on your physiology - if you already have lordosis, then you don't want to use a foam roller. It could make things worse.I've heard a few people recommending against using a foam roller for the lower back. Thoughts?
I've started to use two taped up tennis balls, same deal as the lacrosse ball I think, works great.
The decompression DL or the Reverse Hyper?I tried the decompression thing, are you supposed to feel an intense stretch in your lower back? I would even say that it is somewhat painful, and seems more intense after some squatting. Although I must say it feels awesome after the initial discomfort goes away. Is this normal or should I be worried?
The decompression DL or the Reverse Hyper?
Keith Wassung said:Decompress the spine on a daily routine basis and especially after training. Find a bar (no-not THAT kind of bar) but simply a chinning bar or even the top of a study door and put your hands on the bar/door and stretch your back downward--just relax and hang-your feet do not necessarily have to leave the ground to get the proper stretch--do for 45-60 seconds.
Neither, Keith mentioned you could also just hang off a pullup bar.
Not increasing. I don't get it when doing reverse hypers though, so that's funny.
I'm doing bridges, reverse hypers, planks and decompressions at this point. I'm also easing back into my normal lifts minus squat and DL, and I've been hitting the heavy bag almost daily.