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   OK, now I understand a little more about back pain.

For the last two weeks of the season, prior to St. Louis, I started
getting a strong ache in my lower back, primarily from hammer throwing.
After St. Louis, I took a week off and let it rest. Then I decided to
try out a tip I got, and started throwing hammer left handed ... no
problem. But then when I decided to switch back and 'crank' on one ...
the pain was back. It felt a little better after I took a few more
throws the other way, so I think its most likely due to muscle
imbalance in my lower back. I will definitely be throwing more left
handed this winter to make myself more symmetric, but are does anyone
out there have any other suggestions for what to do?

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One Norse Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 8/31/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 60	Post Options Post Reply Quote One Norse Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Back Up Posted: 10/24/04 at 2:58am
	OK, now I understand a little more about back pain. For the last two weeks of the season, prior to St. Louis, I started getting a strong ache in my lower back, primarily from hammer throwing. After St. Louis, I took a week off and let it rest. Then I decided to try out a tip I got, and started throwing hammer left handed ... no problem. But then when I decided to switch back and 'crank' on one ... the pain was back. It felt a little better after I took a few more throws the other way, so I think its most likely due to muscle imbalance in my lower back. I will definitely be throwing more left handed this winter to make myself more symmetric, but are does anyone out there have any other suggestions for what to do?
	Steve Jystad You are only given a little spark of madness -- you mustn't lose it. Robin Williams

shawnf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 8/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 170	Post Options Post Reply Quote shawnf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10/25/04 at 3:18pm
	Steve, sorry to hear about the back. As to what to do, I'd recommend core strength training (abs, back), stretching, and like mentioned to work the opposite direction. Also, go to a chiropractor who is knowledgable of sports. The one I go to is a former powerlifter, and is very knowledgable of sports in general. Unfortunately, he's in Saint Paul off of Lexington and Larpenteur, which could be a long drive for you unless you're up this way. Best to ya, and glad to hear you're doing a little better.

Kado101 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 10/24/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kado101 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10/30/04 at 2:48pm
	I've been held back from pack pain quite a bit. I found that stretching and repitive workouts help ease the pain. I agree with you that it will also help to become more symmetric with your throwing best of luck to ya
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G-man Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 8/29/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 457	Post Options Post Reply Quote G-man Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10/30/04 at 6:10pm
	If it�s the muscles that�s "good" news. Be careful and try to stretch and strengthen your trunk and core muscles before you damage a disk. I pulled a muscle last year in a tug competition and did not give it time to heal and bulged a disk doing dead lift a week later. I took me a year to get my back too normal. One of the other highland competitors showed me some Yoga stretches, which helped a lot. -CBG-

One Norse Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 8/31/04 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 60	Post Options Post Reply Quote One Norse Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11/05/04 at 8:56am
	Thanks for the input. Since I'm basically at this on my own, what are some good books / websites to start from? I have already found Coach Mac's website. (Thanks, Coach) Unlike many, I have gotten into this sport as a means to become more fit instead of as a result of being fit, so I am looking for more general help on weight training and fitness, and, of course, anything that would be specifically helpful for this back issue.
	Steve Jystad You are only given a little spark of madness -- you mustn't lose it. Robin Williams

SCOUT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 8/29/04 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote SCOUT Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11/06/04 at 7:49am
	Hey Steve The advice about core strength was right on the money. I train the lower back in the gym and I use very light weights. Your back should never really be put under a heavy workload, even more so in your case. I like the back extention machine and I have found that those Swiss balls they have at the gym are great for stability and core strengthening. I do simple movements but I do them while on the ball. For example dumbell curls, dumbell military press and allot of streching.... all while seated on the ball. I have also started ab workouts on the ball. I have found that this style of workout forces your muscles to stabalize themselves(core muscles). Make sure you have rested your injury prior to starting anything new but who knows this may help you out it has me.
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