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This is what I call "pumping iron":
I hurt my back two days ago, not by any sudden movement. I was just sitting there, and my spine flipped out. Yes, it hurt very baddly. Question is, how long should I wait until I begin weight lifting again? The weights are not much; no more than 10 pounds. Heck, less than 5 pounds, to be honest. It doesn't really hurt anymore, but I think I can tell that it's not back to normal. Should I still give it a few days, or would some stretching assist in the healing process?
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Stretching would be good. Just not to the point where it hurts. And no weight lifting would not be good . You know your body n obviously you know its not back to normal yet so stay away from that until you can safely say yourself that you will be okay to do it.
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stretching would probably be a good idea but dont do to much cause it may hurt n you dont want to make it hurt even more. try putting a heating pad on your back, that helps or take some tylenol that also will help but when you stretch juss do the ones like touchin your toes but dont go all the way down whre it would hurt just enough so you can feel it or till it helps. just take it easy n lay down
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We are not doctors.
But, what's the common sense thing? Wait until you're back to "normal". Do some back hyperextentions, to see how a range of motion feels. If it's a random spasm, I'd wait a minimum of five days. If it's something more, I'd wait a week. Then spend a week priming my back, making sure it's okay. Then go back to weightlifting.
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put ice on it. wait about 5 more days before you start lifting again. just not alot. 5 pounds is good! and yes stretching will help.
XO KALIE
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Give it a few days, if not a week. The back is one of the parts of the human body that doesn't heal quickly.
I used to horseback ride competitively. If I hurt my back or my head it could mean I wasn't allowed to ride for a week, even if I was feeling fine. Hurting your back again, for a second time, before it has had time to heal can cause you some very serious problems, right now or later on in life.
Unless you see a doctor and are given the go ahead. Go easy on yourself.
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I suggest you wait a few days before lifting weights and/or stretching.
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definately give it a few days. you don't wanna throw out your back again & have to wait longer. if you go get it checked out by a doctor, they'll tell you how long you should wait until you can lift, exercise, stretch, etc.
-hope that helped!♥
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