low back pain?

[vadrip]

Anybody get low back pain from training muay thai I think it's the kicks that really seem to work my back over, it's fine when I'm training, but a day two or later it's terrible.

[pittbulldog]

Sometimes I get that also. I would suggest doing back extensions. We all work abs, but neglect the back often times. If you get too strong in one area, it can pull you out of balance.

[gltnk71]

the core position is an easy way to bring all trunk muscles into alignment. i use it in conjunction with sit ups and leg raises for abs work, but on its own strengthens abs,lats,pecs lower back,shoulders , thighs.... the list goes on .Hold the position until it hurts then hold it some more.It got rid of my love handles nicely

[fugetsu]

low back pain

my lower back goes out too, but it is from tension in my hips. be sure to stretch your hips out really good before and after training, and during the day when you aren't working out. get a yoga band to help you stretch, it will do wonders for your lower back. also, find a good chiropractor in your area, i wouldn't be walking if it wasn't for my chiropractor.

[pittbulldog]

The "core position"? Please elaborate.

[StealthMode]

yea i get a tingly sensation too in my lower back after when I practice my muay thai low kicks

[Crafty Dog]

Wandering far from my usual neighborhood

Key is keeping your hip flexors (ilio, psoas) including the quads, well stretched. Wai Kru can be very good for this. Think of the position where one is on one knee and one foot so that the front of the hip of the leg with the knee on the ground is being stretched with gentle pulsing as the foot moves towards the buttock.

Also, are you balanced in volume and intensity of work between left and right leg?

Yip,
Crafty Dog

[gltnk71]

its a yoga position,place hands palm to palm,finger to finger, thumb to thumb,lay in a push up position with little fingers, palm heels and fore arms flat to the floor, with your nose above your thumbs, slowly lift your hips untill you can feel your body weight put pressure on your lats abs , back and thighs and hold the position.Vary elbow widths and hip height to move your weight around the muscle groups. From cold you will feel like you could hold the position for a couple of days, but at the end of a workout it really works the "core" muscles

[pittbulldog]

Ok, thanks.

[Sasquatch]

Try back bridging. No more achey back for me....

[Tom Yum]

Low back pain

Don't wear your bra too tight and consider a reduction....

Seriously, do you do back extensions? How long do you stretch and warm up?

[shirase]

Also you could try deadlifts with maybe just a barbell(no weights) or maybe some bodyweight squats or something. I personally do deadlifts every week so my lower back has become pretty tough. But dont try doing them unless you nail the technique down.