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Started by Joel Ow, November 23, 2016 · 5 Replies · 60 Views
Woke up this morning and bent to pick up my bedding when my back siezed up. I've never had this before.
I can turn side to side. I can't bend front to back.
Is this normal when exploring new range of motion?
I'm 37. Not unfit ie I do jujitsu, go for 7km runs 2 x each week. First time I experienced something like this, so I'm a little bit worried...
HI Joel, well after some too intense exercise I had some similar situation in the past. Wait a bit so that the problem is gone, then restart with a lighter workout. then tell us if the problem persists.
Ok. I assume it gets better as the muscles strengthen?
It is possible but if the problem persist try to reduce the intensity as first suggestion.
First, listen to coach Sommers podcast with Tim Ferriss, he talks about how to treat strains like back spasms. I had the same issue and found that heat 2x a day using a microwaveable heating pad did wonders. I combined this with stretching and it improved quickly to where I could function. Took a little over a week to get back to 100%. I also continued to do the exercises after two days off. I found the contraction (crab, arch, back support) combined with the stretching (ape, stiff bear, straddle, twists) helped a lot.
Thanks for sharing Ethan, good to hear that you recovered 