Aching back?

Tmall · 12-17-2009, 07:13 PM

There are plenty of old farts round these parts. What do you guys do for it? Some friends have suggested soaking in a hot bath with epsom salt. Any of you have some secret recipe/old world cures you want to share?

No Worries · 12-17-2009, 07:52 PM

Variety of exercises and yoga including: hanging leg lifts, deadlifts, clean and press, cobra, plow, locust, boat, and warrior.

Tmall · 12-17-2009, 08:11 PM

I don't need help with muscle.I have plenty already. I need help with sore muscles.

Do appreciate it though..

BobTheBiker · 12-17-2009, 08:29 PM

I think what he's saying is do the exercises before you get on the bike to help avoid sore muscles, not to build more muscle.

but yes, hot water DOES help with sore muscles.

LeeNetworX · 12-17-2009, 08:30 PM

Hot pack/compress usually does the trick for me.

101lifts2 · 12-17-2009, 08:43 PM

Are you doing back at the gym? Do you take a week off every 4-12 weeks (depends on training routine)?

Maybe you are overtraining them....which portion hurts? It is a muscle soreness hurt (which sounds like what you've said) or on the spine pain?

Alot of issues arise when other muscles around the one that hurts are under developed. So...for instance for back, you may be doing the usual shit like pulldowns, bb rows, db rows etc..but never do good mornings or deadlifts which would be missing out on core/abs muscles.

You could also use some deep issue massaging or your joints fixed via a Chiropractor.

ericr · 12-17-2009, 09:57 PM

Heat
Advil
Stretching

If that doesn't work, large amounts of alcohol

If it's really bad, see if your doc will give you a presciption for Flexeril (sp? I'm not gonna check) It's not a real strong muscle relaxer but works really well on my lower back if I'm so bad I can barely move. I can also take 1 and function during the day if I need to.

Tsunami · 12-18-2009, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ericr

Heat
Advil
Stretching

If that doesn't work, large amounts of alcohol

If it's really bad, see if your doc will give you a presciption for Flexeril (sp? I'm not gonna check) It's not a real strong muscle relaxer but works really well on my lower back if I'm so bad I can barely move. I can also take 1 and function during the day if I need to.

Are you a big guy? I take flexerol too and it knocks me out. I cut it in half now, and even then I'm down and out for like 18 hours

I only take it out of desperation.

ericr · 12-18-2009, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

Are you a big guy? I take flexerol too and it knocks me out. I cut it in half now, and even then I'm down and out for like 18 hours

I only take it out of desperation.

Oops, I forget sometimes

I'm not huge, I'm 5'11" and 230lbs but I've also got a high tolerance for any pain meds and similar meds. I've had dentists refuse to give me any more novacain after reaching their max and even when I was 5, in the hospital to have my tonsils taken out, nurse gave me a shot to "knock me out" in my room. They came to get me and I was still talking with my mom and neighbor, asking if the nurse gave me the shot, they got me under in the operating room with gas and an IV.

TYEster · 12-17-2009, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Are you doing back at the gym? Do you take a week off every 4-12 weeks (depends on training routine)?

You mean you're supposed to take time off?

BTW 2 words - HOT TUB.

My favorite muscle reliever.

12-17-2009, 07:13 PM	#1
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Aching back? There are plenty of old farts round these parts. What do you guys do for it? Some friends have suggested soaking in a hot bath with epsom salt. Any of you have some secret recipe/old world cures you want to share?

12-17-2009, 08:43 PM	#6
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Are you doing back at the gym? Do you take a week off every 4-12 weeks (depends on training routine)? Maybe you are overtraining them....which portion hurts? It is a muscle soreness hurt (which sounds like what you've said) or on the spine pain? Alot of issues arise when other muscles around the one that hurts are under developed. So...for instance for back, you may be doing the usual shit like pulldowns, bb rows, db rows etc..but never do good mornings or deadlifts which would be missing out on core/abs muscles. You could also use some deep issue massaging or your joints fixed via a Chiropractor. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

12-17-2009, 07:52 PM	#2
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Variety of exercises and yoga including: hanging leg lifts, deadlifts, clean and press, cobra, plow, locust, boat, and warrior.

12-17-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	I don't need help with muscle.I have plenty already. I need help with sore muscles. Do appreciate it though..

12-17-2009, 08:29 PM	#4
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I think what he's saying is do the exercises before you get on the bike to help avoid sore muscles, not to build more muscle. but yes, hot water DOES help with sore muscles.

12-17-2009, 08:30 PM	#5
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	Hot pack/compress usually does the trick for me.