Well, today marks the two-week anniversary of my back tweak. It’s a lot better, but still not perfect. I can live my life (except for running with the kids) pretty much pain free. I’m not wincing every time I sit, stand, or roll over in bed any more. But I’m still hurt. I haven’t been to the gym in two weeks because of it, and I’m missing it a lot. It’s time to head back in and get a light workout and see how it feels. On Monday, if I’m not 100% better, I’m calling a doc. I just don’t know who to call–my primary care doc, a back doc, a sports doc, a PT? Who knows???
Meanwhile, there’s been a lot of good posts from the guys at the fitness health network, here are just a few of them.
Lazy man wrote two interesting posts about weightlifting that seem pretty relevant to my life right about now. The first one dealt with free weights versus machine weights, and the second dealt with building muscle strength in your legs.
Weight Ladder wrote about some ways to dramatically decrease your calorie intake. I’m not sure how dramatic they are, but they are good ideas to help you cut calories from your diet.
And Israel wrote a really good post about the link between the rise in obesity in America and the rise in quick weight loss diet programs. It’s a good read.
Next week, I’ve got one more Superfoods post planned so if you like it you have something to look forward to and if you don’t, you only have to skip reading one more entry. Have a great weekend.
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Call a chiropractor, preferably one who specializes in sports injuries.
may also want to try acupuncture, again looking for someone who specializes in sports injuries. Several runner friends of mine swear by acupuncture for back and knee problems.
and if you can afford it, massage!
Two weeks is a long time for you to go with back pain. At this point it can’t be delayed muscle soreness. As someone that’s had chronic back pain I hope this is just a pulled muscle or something. Hope you feel better soon.
I hope you’ve gone and had it checked out by a doctor.
Since you are in America and probably having to deal with standard American health insurance, you will probably have to see your primary care physician in order to get a referral to a specialist.
Good luck and take care. A great yoga instructor once told me, “You are only as young as your back feels.” I think she was right.