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Back Problems - Now how do I exercise??? and maybe some advice that I can give!

skudge

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Hi there

For about 5-6 years I had what I would define 'computer back' Office worker cramped in a desk all day I started to get neck ache and boy did it hurt. It wouldnt disable me but I started taking Iboprofens then on to codienes to alleviate the pain. As a bit of background I started doing weights about 18 months previously to this - nothing crazy but primary Rows\bicep curls you name it I did it 3 times a week. I also played some squash and running so I was pretty active.

As a bit of luck I never seem to get injured so I kept taking the pills and they worked to a certain extent. My GF was a bit worried but I just put it off and off and off. Anyways like the dumb fool I am I MADE NO CORRELATION to my exercise. I went to the physio he said it was posture related. Work got a new chair, I got some fancy insoles - you name it I tried every fucking thing and I still had these neck pains. They werent going to kill me but they sure as hell hurt.

Cutting a long story short (are you still with me!) I got injured playing squash on my ankle my first big injury in YEARS out for 2 months - I was so gutted. But guess what its been 12 months now I havent had a single pain in my neck or back!! It was clearly my weight technique or the weights themselves that were causing my back issues! I couldnt believe it. I am now running and doing a bit of squash and QUIT THE WEIGHTS... I have taken the time to write this to say if anyone is having problems with their back and are doing weight - please check your technique. I am that scared I wont pick one up again!!

Anyways I need some help 6ft, 11 going to 12 stone - GF into keeping fit too - I am approaching middle age I guess. I've always looked after myself or at least tried to but I have frustratingly developing a loose tummy to pinch say 1.5 inches. Whilst I am hardly losing any sleep over this I was wondering how in particular guys have combatted against this. I eat pretty well, lean meat and veggies - drink too much particularly beer (probably what caused it). All my arms legs are skinny- the tum isnt and its started to protrude. My tum is really solid but It cannot be muscle? I have some pretty well defined oblique but the tum is jutting out. Any good exercises out there? I fear not doing the weights has contributed to this.

Many thanks
 
Yeah I get massive sore neck from working out those muscles too :( Shoulder shrugs are good for guaranteeing the days after are gonna be miserable as hell! I've also been focused on lowering my body fat lately and one thing I've noticed about all the super lean people I've known is that they are perpetually on a Mediterranean diet (I pay a lot of attention to what people eat). Something about that high fat & protein/low carb diet seems to be the trick for getting B.F. really low.

Actually, this reminds me that the laziest slob I ever knew is lean as fuck also and salad is all he ever eats. So there you have it; salad with some lean meat or fish for protein and fatty olive oil for dressing erry day
 
Do your homework and learn how to lift weights correctly. Also if you didn't stretch there is no way you weren't getting sore. Weight training may make you a little sore but the aftermath will be that you will ache less than if you didn't lift.
 
although it could be out of ur comfort zone, practicing yoga helps with back pain alot! helps to build up back muscles and core strength,
i used to get a sore back from bending over a sink 6 hours a time as a kitchenhand but no more since practicing yoga regularly
also not enough could be said for swimming too
 
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