Back Pain from Squatting

[wrestler]

On Sunday I was doing heavy squats at the gym. Generally, i make the mistake of going below parallel on the bottom part of the movement and this time i felt some sharp back/hip/leg pain right away on the bottom part of the movement (i didn't hear any type of noise like a popping though since i had my ipod on). It was a lack of focus on my part. I was able to get the weight back onto the pegs though but stopped my workout right away. I did nothing but stay in bed/floor/couch for 3 days straight after the fact. The pain was not that bad when standing or lying after the first day. I tried using advil and Robaxacet Extra Strength but none of the two really worked. I also took hot baths in my therapeutic tub which helped for a short period of time.

Now i am back at work and sitting is what causes me the most pain. I don't really call it pain but an annoying sense of uneasyness. The "pain" is located mostly in the bottom right part of my lower back but sometimes feel it in my hips and right upper leg. I have had no problems with my bladder.



Thanks for the help

[Canuck Physio]

Originally Posted by wrestler

On Sunday I was doing heavy squats at the gym. Generally, i make the mistake of going below parallel on the bottom part of the movement and this time i felt some sharp back/hip/leg pain right away on the bottom part of the movement (i didn't hear any type of noise like a popping though since i had my ipod on). It was a lack of focus on my part. I was able to get the weight back onto the pegs though but stopped my workout right away.
[b]smart decision, /B]
I did nothing but stay in bed/floor/couch for 3 days straight after the fact. The pain was not that bad when standing or lying after the first day. I tried using advil and Robaxacet Extra Strength but none of the two really worked.
Is it painful all the time? of course try to avoid any movements that cause pain
I also took hot baths in my therapeutic tub which helped for a short period of time.
If it is still helpful keep trying, if not try some form of non-ibuprofen deep cold rub
Now i am back at work and sitting is what causes me the most pain. I don't really call it pain but an annoying sense of uneasyness.
i would suggest changing your positiong, using extra back support, and not keeping your spine too stiff all the time. Instead, find a position of comfort, and every 5 minutes just mobilise in a comfortable manner.
The "pain" is located mostly in the bottom right part of my lower back but sometimes feel it in my hips and right upper leg. I have had no problems with my bladder.
By what you have circled it appears you have circled the sacroiliac joint, I would suggest you see a physio who could specifically confirm this with a few tests. the reason is because if it is a muscle, joint, nerve, etc. problem, each will require different specific treatment,

Thanks for the help

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[wrestler]

It is not painful all the time. I have no problems sleeping. Lying on the floor in a stretched out position also helps.

I am using back support when sitting, standing every 30 minutes or so and walking around for a few minutes. I do some light stretching also.

Like i said, the pain is where i pointed to in the picture. At first, it was all over my lower back, legs, hips but as the pain subsided after the first day i could tell that the real problem was to the right of my spine. Now when i'm sitting for a long period of time or even walking around for a long period of time the pain is on the right lower part of my back and like i said, in the hip as well. Another thing i noticed though is that when i'm sitting with a slight curve in my back and i try to touch my chin to my chest that i get pain in my lower back (lower/middle part spine area).

Thanks

[wrestler]

I went to see my family doctor today who also specializes in sports medicine and was the doctor for the now defunct Montreal Expos.

He said it was a muscle strain and inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. He made me do all sorts of movements, stretches etc etc with no real pain.

He said to not exercise with weights for at least 2 weeks and prescribed 1000mg of naprosyn a day split into two doses. He also sent me to go see a physiotherapist and to get some massage therapy.

[Canuck Physio]

Originally Posted by wrestler

I went to see my family doctor today who also specializes in sports medicine and was the doctor for the now defunct Montreal Expos.

He said it was a muscle strain and inflammation of the sacroiliac joint. He made me do all sorts of movements, stretches etc etc with no real pain.

He said to not exercise with weights for at least 2 weeks and prescribed 1000mg of naprosyn a day split into two doses. He also sent me to go see a physiotherapist and to get some massage therapy.

Thats good to hear, expos! who are they, anyways how are the Canadiens doing? How about the Canucks? Sens still going downhill? MANNN i miss hockey

SI Joint, I think the physio would be great, because the physio can determine if there are any abnormal joint play problems. It would be useful to get appropriate rehab, appropriate recruitment of muscles, and appropriate therapeutic exercise to get you back to 100% in the shortest time possible.

All the best, Regards