Low Back Pain HELP

[C-Bass]

Started on a sus/nolvadex 500mgs/week sus, nolvadex as needed (beginners cycle) about 9 weeks ago. I have just begun to reduce my dosage to 250/week but have been experiencing severe lower back pain.
Stats: 5'11
Bodyweight 220
Bodyfat 10%

I know that I didn't injure it and I am meticulous about form while lifting (I have trainer with more degrees than a thermometer). I train mostly with kettle bells and do not overtrain. 3x a week with 45 mins of cardio on my days off (70% of Max)

I have visited a chiro 4x now and he said that it is because I have too much muscle in my lower back. I have tried muscle relaxants and even a couple painkillers

Is there anything that I should be doing other than icing and stretching?

Please help!

 

[jroc86]

PErsonally I rally 1 session of heat yoga a week to keep my shoulders, back, and knees limber ... and yeah, if youve got a really strong/tight lower back pain is common place. Even if the muscle is slightly shorter/tighter/more inflammed than it should be pain can be prevalent due to the immense # of peripheral spinal nerves.

Stretch a little more (in the shower is good aswell) and maybe ice before bed, and youll be good to go bro.

 

[C-Bass]

PErsonally I rally 1 session of heat yoga a week to keep my shoulders, back, and knees limber ... and yeah, if youve got a really strong/tight lower back pain is common place. Even if the muscle is slightly shorter/tighter/more inflammed than it should be pain can be prevalent due to the immense # of peripheral spinal nerves.

Stretch a little more (in the shower is good aswell) and maybe ice before bed, and youll be good to go bro.

Thank you for the reply. The only question that I would have is "when to ice and when to use heat" If there is swelling in the area (which there is) wouldn't you want to ice as much as possible. I always thought that you would want heat when you are trying to stretch out the affected area

As for stretching, I know that is probably one of the reasons why that my lower back is astight as a virgins honey-pot. I am going to add "active stretching to my routine once I start working out again so this doesnt happen again.
Again, thank you for your input

p.s. how do you take a yoga class without being the laughing stock of the entire gym. I mean no disrespect but it seems like 99.9% of yoga classes are these little pliable women......

 

[Tatyana]

I would see a physio. A good sports physio is better for BBing than a chiropracter IMHO.

The last time I hurt/strained my lower back, my physio sorted it in one session.

Unless your lower back pain is shooting down the leg or stopping you from using the loo, it is more of an inconvenience than a serious issue.

Yoga is fantastic for developing flexibility and strength in the lower back.

I have found that it stretches areas that nothing else hits, and has made a huge difference with things like back pain.

There are great DVDs from the yoga zone if you are really just too embarassed to go.

 

[C-Bass]

I would see a physio. A good sports physio is better for BBing than a chiropracter IMHO.

The last time I hurt/strained my lower back, my physio sorted it in one session.

Unless your lower back pain is shooting down the leg or stopping you from using the loo, it is more of an inconvenience than a serious issue.

Yoga is fantastic for developing flexibility and strength in the lower back.

I have found that it stretches areas that nothing else hits, and has made a huge difference with things like back pain.

There are great DVDs from the yoga zone if you are really just too embarassed to go.

It sounds as if you live in the UK. It is very difficult to find a sports specific doctor without being passed around the city. I have played rugby for 10 years (professionally) and I have never experienced something like this. Maybe I will talk to our team doctor about it.

Thank you for your input, I just needed to hear that from someone ( go to a doctor for chrissakes!)

Cheers,

C-Bass

 

[Tatyana]

It sounds as if you live in the UK. It is very difficult to find a sports specific doctor without being passed around the city. I have played rugby for 10 years (professionally) and I have never experienced something like this. Maybe I will talk to our team doctor about it.

Thank you for your input, I just needed to hear that from someone ( go to a doctor for chrissakes!)

Cheers,

C-Bass

Yes I live in the UK.

The City sounds like London, but you have a US flag.

I do know of some great physios and sports doctors very close to London if that is where you are.

 

[C-Bass]

Yes I live in the UK.

The City sounds like London, but you have a US flag.

I do know of some great physios and sports doctors very close to London if that is where you are.

I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. But I play rugby for a team in Japan (Kobe) (it is the off-season for us)

Thank you for the offer though!

Cheers,
MP

 

[Tatyana]

I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. But I play rugby for a team in Japan (Kobe) (it is the off-season for us)

Thank you for the offer though!

Cheers,
MP

If you think about it logically, playing professional rugby for 10 years and you only have a few issues with your back now?

Lucky.

I am sure you team doctor could hook you up.

Did you play American football before?

Which do you think is a tougher sport?

 

[C-Bass]

If you think about it logically, playing professional rugby for 10 years and you only have a few issues with your back now?

Lucky.

I am sure you team doctor could hook you up.

Did you play American football before?

Which do you think is a tougher sport?

I have had a couple dings and dents but nothing major (knee surgeries, had both my collar-bones broke etc. I play hooker and have been blessed with good genes I guess.

I never played American Football, I was an All American Wrestler in college though. Rugby is by far a tougher sport than football but wrestling beats rugby hands down.
I guess I am in the minority on this web-blog as I am not a body-builder...just a gifted athlete who is happy with the way I look.

 

[needtogetaas]

Sounds like back pumps to me. Is not uncommon even on test. Increased blood flow and volume to the back. AAS will do this. I bet it goes away when you come off cycle.