Gym injury- back pain

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Hi there,

About a month ago I joined a gym and the first day without doing stretching exercises I started doing ten minutes on the treadmill, then rested, then 10 minutes' running, then rested and then 10 minutes of cycling. When I went to sit down, I found that I couldn't- it was too painful! It was as though my back had knotted up. I panicked and did some light stretching exercises before I could sit- and stupidly didn't tell the gym instructors out of sheer embarrassment.

The pain and stiffness got better over the next two weeks but is still there sometimes. I notice when I stretch my head forwards I have a pain at the bottom of my spine, and I also get this when lifting my left leg up stretched out from the floor. I don't get a pain when lying flat and lefting up my left leg so I'm thinking I don't have a slipped disc. I have also noticed sometimes every few days in some positions I get a feeling like cold water dropping on the middle of the back of my right thigh? What could be causing this? Are there any exercises I can do to make things better? Should I go back to the gym to exercise the muscle groups? Please help- thanks!
 
If you had soft tissue tears or injuriesin your back that you can pinpoint then you need to address those issues by way of ongoing rehab and back maintenance. Soft tissue injuries take time to heal. Check with a chiropractor first, and if you don’t get the answers you need, go to see an osteopathic back surgeon. He’s the equivalent of a chiropractor and orthopedist in one and can usually get to the heart of back trouble fairly quickly.
 
This could also be caused by muscle "knots" in your back. Essentially you worked your muscle too hard at some point and it is "locked" in a contracted state, and may be further caused by a strain of some kind.

1. You need to stop exercising altogether. Back issues can be quite serious and continuing to exercise can make them worse.

2. As it's been a month now, you need to be applying heat to the site of pain a couple times a day. Massage therapy may also help loosen the musculature.

3. Follow narpati's advice and get to a chiropractor or physical therapist, and then on to an orthopedic specialist if you don't see improvement.
 
Its always a good idea to get checked out by a professional before starting an exercise program. You don't say how old you are and how long it has been since you have exercised. If your job involves sitting for long hours, you likely have postural issues which might have contributed to the pain.

If you haven't moved much in a while, your muscles are not used to moving and you likely over did it. Another thing, you just did the "cardio" and not any strength training. If you did this because you didn't know what else to do, even more of a reason to work with a fitness professional to get you going.

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Hi, thanks everyone for your kind advice and help- really appreciate it!

The heat application has helped a lot. The back pain has mostly gone but there is still some pain at the base of my spine and still pain on lifting my left leg whilst sitting down. The doctor just gave me some information on exercises to strengthen the back but said to come back if the pain hasn't gone in a month.

bmorgan- you're right- I'm a student and don't get much exercise at all! Am 24, last exercised around a year ago (!) although I wouldn't call that "exercise" exactly; it was the last time I'd joined the gym and had no problems then. I will speak to someone at the gym to see if they can give me any advice. What do you think I should do about the pain at the base of my spine? Thanks.
 
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lancymoor102 said:
I am 22 years old female and have been getting sharp abdominal pain in the lower right abdomen. It shoots unbearable pain around the area if I touch it. I went to a gynecologist and he said that I had a pulled ligament but now I feel the same type of pain but not in the same spot. I haven’t felt the pain in months but now it’s recurring. The pain comes and goes and can sometimes last for hours. Any help will appreciate.
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The pain you are experiencing may actually be coming from your gallbladder. Gall stones often present themselves this way. Best to see your general physician and then onto a specialist if necessary.
 
Muscle pain after vigorous exercise is normal, even for well-conditioned athletes. Most people know that stretching before exercise is important, but in addition, stretching after exercise can be equally important to relieve muscle pain.
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i was at the gym yesterday doing bench press and suddenly i had this pain at the lower region of my neck towards the back and the pain has been there since then the pain increases when i bend my neck and if i keep sitting/standing for some time it starts to feel uncomfortable,,, is it a muscle stretch or has it got something to do with the bone?
 
akshay87 said:
i was at the gym yesterday doing bench press and suddenly i had this pain at the lower region of my neck towards the back and the pain has been there since then the pain increases when i bend my neck and if i keep sitting/standing for some time it starts to feel uncomfortable,,, is it a muscle stretch or has it got something to do with the bone?
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You'll have to see your doctor, a physical therapist, a chiropractor, or another professional that can assess your neck hands-on. Nobody on the forum should be trying to diagnose your condition.
 
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