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.

Particle Man · 12-17-2009, 10:03 PM

heat
stretching
don't do stupid shit

Tmall · 12-17-2009, 10:05 PM

Its actually on the left side of my lower-middle back. Its always tight and tender. As in, flinch when my girlfriend masages it tender.

Its strange, the pain has stayed consistent. The tightness is getting worse.

Particle Man · 12-17-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tmall

Its actually on the left side of my lower-middle back. Its always tight and tender. As in, flinch when my girlfriend masages it tender.

Its strange, the pain has stayed consistent. The tightness is getting worse.

throbbing or sharp pain

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, 10:03 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	heat stretching don't do stupid shit __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

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.

12-17-2009, 10:05 PM	#9
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Its actually on the left side of my lower-middle back. Its always tight and tender. As in, flinch when my girlfriend masages it tender. Its strange, the pain has stayed consistent. The tightness is getting worse.