Lower back pain!

[EL GAUCHO]

No I don't have differing leg lengths. So I guess its the disk issue as Supreme said.
Will check this out.
My job at the gym has me lifting 15 and 20kg plates, and 40-60kg dumbells on to the racks from the floor regularly: I reckon this could be the cause. Its those mother f*&ckers who don't put their weights away after use! I never thought this could be it as it never causes me any problem at the time. Over time however......

 

[Royster]

Yes, differing leg length is an incredibly rare deformity. I can almost guarantee no one on this entire board has it.

very true. Although minimal leg length discrepancy (small enough to not require any procedure other than stretchning and adjusting) is very common.

 

[anthrax]

very true. Although minimal leg length discrepancy (small enough to not require any procedure other than stretchning and adjusting) is very common.

Less than 1 inch

But enough to be annoying for cycling for instance

 

[Debaser]

Less than 1 inch

But enough to be annoying for cycling for instance

Even minor discrepencies are incredibly rare. I'm talking about actual leg length, as in bone...not what fixable muscle imbalances cause the illusion of.

 

[EL GAUCHO]

What hints would you give to somebody training with big discrepancies in leg length (1-2 inches say): only I know someone who does: her left leg is WAY longer than the other!
She doesn't even wear special shoes for it either?

 

[Royster]

What hints would you give to somebody training with big discrepancies in leg length (1-2 inches say): only I know someone who does: her left leg is WAY longer than the other!
She doesn't even wear special shoes for it either?

bro, I would reccomend her to visit an ART, chiro or orthopedist practicioner as soon as possible. Such big leg discrepancies can lead to major problems, one of them being curvature of the spine. The ART or chiro would determine whether the problem can be solved with muscle adjustment (functional) or if indeed, its to do with bone (structural). If its bone, then we are talking about some serious stuff.

I can't understand, how someone knowing they have such a pathology, dont search medical advice.

 

[Debaser]

I can't understand, how someone knowing they have such a pathology, dont search medical advice.

Pathology would indicate disease, whereas this is muscular imbalance. Your friend needs to get this book

 

[supreme]

Egoscue's book is good but basic; great place for the average person to start but she really needs to evaluated by a PT, chiropractor or exercise specialist and the person should have a specialization in orthopedics or movement analysis.

if her condition goes untreated she is at risk for developing joint compensations and muscle imbalances throughout her body which will pre-dispose her to injuries especially during sports and in the gym. THE WORST thing she could do is a typical bodybuilding routine or some "fat ass Oprah" type workout and the average personal trainer will not be skilled enough to help her (sorry corrrective exercise and orthopedic analysis is not part of the ACE exam - I don' think ACE trainers could even spell the words) . Remember an exercise program is as only as good as the assessment and that the correct sequence for training is: corrective exercise, stability exercise, strength training and then power training anyone who trains differently is just setting themselves uip for injury - although that injury may never happen or may take years to develop.

S

 

[Royster]

Pathology would indicate disease, whereas this is muscular imbalance. Your friend needs to get this book

i was actually referring to bone length discrepancy, not to muscle imbalance, when I mentioned pathology, though it would too not fall under the pathology definition.
My bad.

 

[Bonkme2]

I've been suffering from really bad lower back pain for the last four weeks. I've tried dropping my weights right down: but its still there.
Can't think what's caused it.
Mainly when I'm sitting for too long.
Pain does not shoot down the leg: Doctor just gave me some pain killers.
Any tips of what I can do training wise?
I don't want to take time-out, as I did this 3 weeks ago.

How's your stomach? Strong? Do you train it often?
Could be a strength imbalance between your abs/core and your lower back.

If you don't already, give your back a rest and start doing some solid core/ab workouts.