Lower back pain - help!

sc42905 · 06-01-12, 12:15 PM

Hi there,
I'm a lurker coming out of hiding and hoping to find some help. About a month ago, I started working out faithfully again. I lost 25 lbs. 8 years ago with the Firm (BSS 1&2) and I started working out with the Firm again. Although I've struggled with soreness, I've been feeling stronger and leaner. Unfortunately, I wrenched my lower back on Tuesday. I was doing some fast weighted squats from BSS 3 and I think I wasn't paying proper attention to form. I hurt my lower back every few years, it seems. Anyways, I'm realizing I need to make strengthening my lower back a priority. This strain is also making me realize that my core is extremely weak. Does anyone have any suggestions for workouts that strengthen the lower back and core? I like the Firm but also enjoy yoga and fusion workouts. I also wondered if exercises that have a functional fitness focus help reduce this from happening again. I was looking at the TLT's videos and wondering if they would help.

Any advice and insight to this newbie would be greatly valued and appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

Edie

JackieB · 06-01-12, 12:31 PM

Classical Stretch--especially Season 8 and her Core workout. There are new workouts out by Sahra, also.

To keep my back pain free I do a combination of Classical Stretch, walking, Ellen Barrett and a few other fusion workouts. I used to do Firm, CLX, well, everything. The tall box work is really hard on my lower back.

I'd do a search on Classical Stretch and check out some Youtube clips. Stop in the Barefoot on the Mat and/or Classical Stretch Check Ins, too.

Jackie

sc42905 · 06-01-12, 12:42 PM

Thank you, Jackie! I appreciate your help. I will check out Classical Stretch. I've never heard of it before. And I hadn't thought about tall box climbs irritating the back but they could definitely be a culprit for me, too.

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.

yogapam · 06-01-12, 12:59 PM

I highly recommend Jill Miller's Coregeous. I have been having low back issues and it has helped me. I love Jill's work, she takes a "whole body" approach to dealing with problems. I have a lot of her dvds and like them all. Here is a link to two thorough and excellent vf reviews: http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=4149

JackieB · 06-01-12, 01:02 PM

Pam, I have Coregeous. What sections should I do?

Jackie

sc42905 · 06-01-12, 01:07 PM

Thanks for the Coreageous recommendation. The dvd looks like a really great value! I love that she has a workout just for the lower back. I would love to get some relief. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond!

Edie

yogapam · 06-01-12, 01:23 PM

Jackie - I have done the first two segments, haven't gone further yet as my back is bothering me and she recommends taking it slow if you are having issues. I found both very helpful to loosen up tight spots and start to strengthen the core. Jill is big on stressing how things are all connected and you need to work on areas around the core as well as the core area itself. I plan on moving on the the last two segments soon.

yogapam · 06-01-12, 01:24 PM

Edie - Jill's Quick Fix dvds are also very good for short segments that are very area specific.

sc42905 · 06-01-12, 01:39 PM

Thanks, yogapam. I will check those out, too. These are great recommendations that I would never have found on my own. Thanks again, Jackie and Pam! Can't wait to get started on these.

One more question - do either of you (or anyone else out there!) have any experience with functional fitness workouts? I've read these workouts can help with lifting, which is how I injured my back in the past. Just curious if anyone has found success with these types of workouts, too.

Thanks again. I really appreciate the help and advice.

SharonNYC · 06-01-12, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogapam

Jackie - I have done the first two segments, haven't gone further yet as my back is bothering me and she recommends taking it slow if you are having issues. I found both very helpful to loosen up tight spots and start to strengthen the core. Jill is big on stressing how things are all connected and you need to work on areas around the core as well as the core area itself. I plan on moving on the the last two segments soon.

I've done every segment on the disc and I think all of it's great. I've been working all of the material into my own routine, in parts -- one part a day. The third section, "incoreporate", is particularly good for strengthening the lower back, but yes, there is more to the core than the mid-section . It would be a shame to isolate just one section of this really useful disc. Though there's no harm in doing one section more often.

But definitely, the sequences are complementary. Even the extra segments are surprisingly useful.

My own teacher, Jonathan Fitzgordon, has a lot of great stuff re: core on his blog:

http://blog.corewalking.com/category/core/

(For him the core includes the perineum.)

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06-01-12, 12:15 PM
sc42905 Join Date: Jul 2010	Lower back pain - help! Hi there, I'm a lurker coming out of hiding and hoping to find some help. About a month ago, I started working out faithfully again. I lost 25 lbs. 8 years ago with the Firm (BSS 1&2) and I started working out with the Firm again. Although I've struggled with soreness, I've been feeling stronger and leaner. Unfortunately, I wrenched my lower back on Tuesday. I was doing some fast weighted squats from BSS 3 and I think I wasn't paying proper attention to form. I hurt my lower back every few years, it seems. Anyways, I'm realizing I need to make strengthening my lower back a priority. This strain is also making me realize that my core is extremely weak. Does anyone have any suggestions for workouts that strengthen the lower back and core? I like the Firm but also enjoy yoga and fusion workouts. I also wondered if exercises that have a functional fitness focus help reduce this from happening again. I was looking at the TLT's videos and wondering if they would help. Any advice and insight to this newbie would be greatly valued and appreciated. Thanks in advance!! Edie

06-01-12, 12:31 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	Classical Stretch--especially Season 8 and her Core workout. There are new workouts out by Sahra, also. To keep my back pain free I do a combination of Classical Stretch, walking, Ellen Barrett and a few other fusion workouts. I used to do Firm, CLX, well, everything. The tall box work is really hard on my lower back. I'd do a search on Classical Stretch and check out some Youtube clips. Stop in the Barefoot on the Mat and/or Classical Stretch Check Ins, too. Jackie

06-01-12, 12:42 PM
sc42905 Join Date: Jul 2010	Thank you, Jackie! I appreciate your help. I will check out Classical Stretch. I've never heard of it before. And I hadn't thought about tall box climbs irritating the back but they could definitely be a culprit for me, too. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.

06-01-12, 12:59 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	I highly recommend Jill Miller's Coregeous. I have been having low back issues and it has helped me. I love Jill's work, she takes a "whole body" approach to dealing with problems. I have a lot of her dvds and like them all. Here is a link to two thorough and excellent vf reviews: http://www.videofitness.com/reviewsd...ew.php?id=4149 __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

06-01-12, 01:02 PM
JackieB VF Supporter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota	Pam, I have Coregeous. What sections should I do? Jackie

06-01-12, 01:07 PM
sc42905 Join Date: Jul 2010	Thanks for the Coreageous recommendation. The dvd looks like a really great value! I love that she has a workout just for the lower back. I would love to get some relief. Thanks so much for taking the time to respond! Edie

06-01-12, 01:23 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Jackie - I have done the first two segments, haven't gone further yet as my back is bothering me and she recommends taking it slow if you are having issues. I found both very helpful to loosen up tight spots and start to strengthen the core. Jill is big on stressing how things are all connected and you need to work on areas around the core as well as the core area itself. I plan on moving on the the last two segments soon. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

06-01-12, 01:24 PM
yogapam VF Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West coast of Canada, eh. ;)	Edie - Jill's Quick Fix dvds are also very good for short segments that are very area specific. __________________ **~Pam~** Certified Level 4 Essentrics Instructor - March 2021 Hatha YTT - 2011 Your body keeps an accurate journal regardless of what you write down..... "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." Jim Rohn "It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” - Tony Robbins Check out my Instagram account, @fitness.ficti0n.inspirati0n

06-01-12, 01:39 PM
sc42905 Join Date: Jul 2010	Thanks, yogapam. I will check those out, too. These are great recommendations that I would never have found on my own. Thanks again, Jackie and Pam! Can't wait to get started on these. One more question - do either of you (or anyone else out there!) have any experience with functional fitness workouts? I've read these workouts can help with lifting, which is how I injured my back in the past. Just curious if anyone has found success with these types of workouts, too. Thanks again. I really appreciate the help and advice.