Question to you 30yr plussers

THE REED™

So I went on an epic cleaning venture on the house today... Spent 2 1/2hrs cleaning out the sun porch, bending over a thousand times, lifting this heavy ass fishtank to take outside and clean it out... Then spent another 2 hours cleaning out the garage, lifting heavy **** non stop, then came inside and cleaned some of the house for another hour and a half.... And my lower back is shottttt.... Like I basically just have to sit and relax the rest of the night.

I just an MRI and they said one of my discs was a little out, and showed a little arthritis.... Im just wondering, taking all that work I did into consideration, and Im 29.... Would mozt of you feel like I do right now, or would you guys be fine.

Its not like excrutiating, but basically... To bend over and pick something up right now is very uncomfortable.

Its not like that when I have a fresh start on the day, but after I do enough work, Im about done

johnm is...

My lower back gets sore if I do a ton of lifting, but nothing serious. I think it's probably similar to what you're talking about. Not an incredible, have to sit still pain, but just discomfort.

THE REED™

Its either... Yeah, you did a **** ton of manual labor and youre almost 30.., youre back shouldnt be feeling very good now..... Or.... You should be tired, but you shouldnt feeled limited in any lateral movement.

Just trying to find out if this is normal or related to my disc ****.

Its weird... Im pretty athletic, if the day is fresh, i can box, workout, jump rope, lift with the best of them... My chiro said ive had this disc situation for at least 5yrs based on the mri... It doesnt limit my movement, but usually after extended physical activity i lose strength in my lowerback and it feels strained..

Normal or?

THE REED™

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Originally Posted by johnm

My lower back gets sore if I do a ton of lifting, but nothing serious. I think it's probably similar to what you're talking about. Not an incredible, have to sit still pain, but just discomfort.

Right".... Though rit now Im basically at the point where I have to chill... I was crushin some housework to get it all done from about 1:30 to 7

Jack3d

In order for our bodies to become used to such stress, we have to introduce the body to stress on more regular basis.

In short get yourself decent strength training regimen. Incorporate deadlifts and a lot of core work.

More importantly, listen to your body and know your limitations

EDIT: not 30 years old. But just sayin.

Sweet Pea 50

I've been a household goods relocation technician (dumb ass mover) for over a dozen years now, and I have been very lucky with my back. I think it's because I'm built kinda low to the ground, (I'm a short shit).

But I've noticed that I don't recover quite as quick as I used to if I bang myself up.

THE REED™

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Originally Posted by Jack3d

In order for our bodies to become used to such stress, we have to introduce the body to stress on more regular basis.

In short get yourself decent strength training regimen. Incorporate deadlifts and a lot of core work.

More importantly, listen to your body and know your limitations

EDIT: not 30 years old. But just sayin.

Yeah... ive really been thinking about doing some light deadlifts 3 times a week... i think that would really help... i do tons of pushups, pullups, curls, and cardio, but not so much lower back strength... Which is obv what i should be focusing on... i almost dont want to in fear of my recovery to those exercises, but if i dont do them it wont get any better.

Jack3d

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Originally Posted by THE REED™

Yeah... ive really been thinking about doing some light deadlifts 3 times a week... i think that would really help... i do tons of pushups, pullups, curls, and cardio, but not so much lower back strength... Which is obv what i should be focusing on... i almost dont want to in fear of my recovery to those exercises, but if i dont do them it wont get any better.

A lot of people neglect certain parts of the body like legs, core and lower back.

Sometimes that neglect can lead to overcompensation and thus, cause injuries.

So definitely do a lot of core work and leg work too. Keep a balanced routine. And always lift with your legs, not your back when doing everyday/household stuff.

codey · 11:23 PM

It happens bro, I'm right there with you. I have an appointment with my chiro in two weeks.

It's crazy cause in the heat of the moment when your bending and lifting it's almost like the pain is non existing. but once you sit down to take a breather, that's when it kicks in.

My wife bought me these back pads called Salonpas, maybe you should look into them for those moments when your in real bad pain. I tell ya I've used them and they are a life saver.

MARKBNLV

I have noticed as of late its a lot easier to strain ligaments and pull muscles,face it getting old sucks after 25 its all down hill physically speaking.

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