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You need to do compound exercises with a barbell, namely low back squat and deadlift. These target the so called posterior chain, which is all those crucial mus

You need to do compound exercises with a barbell, namely low back squat and deadlift. These target the so called posterior chain, which is all those crucial muscles you don’t see in the mirror. Mindlessly “working out” is not going to target all that to a sufficient extent. I was where you are now, started lifting and my back pain was completely gone within 2 months. I have been totally free of back pain for over 5 years now, going from not being able to lift a 60lbs barbell without pain to deadlifting 500lbs.

abledon 8y ago
This! I didn’t lift for a while thinking it was just for meatheads etc. did lots of hiking / yoga but that stuff just doesn’t add the right muscles to your arms / hands . ESP grip strength to prevent rsi
- h4b4n3r0 8y ago
  Can confirm, suffered from RSI as well. I think most doctors are unaware of the benefits. If they were, they wouldn’t prescribe the bullshit they’re currently prescribing. I’m not saying this will help everybody, but it’s 100% worth a try before trying anything more “medical”.
jondwillis 8y ago
So the full backstory is that I injured my back when I was 20, playing tennis barefoot of all things. My doctor just gave me muscle relaxers and told me to stretch more, which I of course did not do. Since then, I have re-injured my lower back three or four times, doing deadlifts and squats (incorrectly, I guess, not through lack of trying though.) Since my last injury, I have lowered weight, focused on form even more, and started doing Yoga for better core strength and flexibility. It is slowly helping and I haven't re-injured myself for over a year. I think I have just severely damaged my spine and I should probably go see a good doctor, chiropractor, or licensed massage therapist like some other comments have suggested. To quote episode 7 of HBO's hit limited series, "Sharp Objects", "Your health is not a debt you just cancel. The body collects."
- h4b4n3r0 8y ago
  Most pro powerlifters injure themselves at one point or another and return to lifting after recovering. It’s usually not the end of the road. That said, I don’t know your situation and you definitely should see a specialist. Maybe you did bust something in there. And yes, too much weight + bad technique can indeed fuck you up. Take it slow, eat a lot, rest a lot.

abledon 8y ago

This! I didn’t lift for a while thinking it was just for meatheads etc. did lots of hiking / yoga but that stuff just doesn’t add the right muscles to your arms / hands . ESP grip strength to prevent rsi

h4b4n3r0 8y ago
Can confirm, suffered from RSI as well. I think most doctors are unaware of the benefits. If they were, they wouldn’t prescribe the bullshit they’re currently prescribing. I’m not saying this will help everybody, but it’s 100% worth a try before trying anything more “medical”.

jondwillis 8y ago

So the full backstory is that I injured my back when I was 20, playing tennis barefoot of all things. My doctor just gave me muscle relaxers and told me to stretch more, which I of course did not do. Since then, I have re-injured my lower back three or four times, doing deadlifts and squats (incorrectly, I guess, not through lack of trying though.) Since my last injury, I have lowered weight, focused on form even more, and started doing Yoga for better core strength and flexibility. It is slowly helping and I haven't re-injured myself for over a year. I think I have just severely damaged my spine and I should probably go see a good doctor, chiropractor, or licensed massage therapist like some other comments have suggested. To quote episode 7 of HBO's hit limited series, "Sharp Objects", "Your health is not a debt you just cancel. The body collects."

h4b4n3r0 8y ago
Most pro powerlifters injure themselves at one point or another and return to lifting after recovering. It’s usually not the end of the road. That said, I don’t know your situation and you definitely should see a specialist. Maybe you did bust something in there. And yes, too much weight + bad technique can indeed fuck you up. Take it slow, eat a lot, rest a lot.