tomleegolf Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 So I did some squats with my suit on last night and when I was doing 200kgs, the suit was compressing the hell out of me. After 2 sets in the suit, I squatted 100kgs for 20 reps which I don't think put much pressure on my spine. Soon after my workout though, my lower back started feeling numb and stiff. It steadily got worse throughout the night to the point I was reluctant to get up and walk. Ive had this problem before, although not to this degree. Most mornings when I wake up after a heavy squat or deadlift session my lower back is very stiff and I try to stretch it out by touching my chest to my knees in a seated position, something I can do with ease at other times. This morning was very bad, fortunately I don't have to work today as I think I would've had to call in sick if I did. My question is, does this sound like I'm compressing nerves in my spine or lower back when I'm squatting or deadlifting? It doesn't hurt when I am actually working out, the numbness and stiffness starts about ten minutes after completion of training and upon waking. Also, I don't know if this is relevant but I've been getting pins and needles in my left hand when I'm sleeping most nights recently. When I wake up with the pins and needles, I can never remember whether I was crushing my arm with my body so I was wondering if that was somehow caused by the pinched nerves?Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterhyno Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hey manI'm not a Dr and if it is is that ba and effects every day life than my advice is get it checked out as you never want to risk injury to spine or nervesHaving said that, I hav got a pinched nerve at the moment and yep similar description pins and needles and I have been having numbness and have no power in my right armDepends on what nerve root is affected, mine is in my neck not spine so would be different to yours But if you just tweak your back in the slightest under a pressure of 200 kg no matter how good your form is well something has to giveIf its ok now and day to day stuff is good then awesome just be careful going forwardBut remember pins and needles etc is from lack of blood flow and restriction Voltaren works really wellProbably doesn't help you though man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karm015 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 i've had the exact same thing (based on the stretch you mentioned). saw physio about it earlier this year, the first time i aggravated it he told me i had sprained my spine. the second that i had a minor herniation and would need to back off liftingpins and needles in the hand shouldn't be related. pinched nerves in your lower back could be it if you were feeling that down your glute(s) and around the top of your hamstrings. if you aren't experiencing that then it probably isn't pinched nervesdo you stretch regularly? especially hamstrings and glutes, lower back too. short hamstrings etc severely compromises form. if you aren't stretching a lot then it could be that you're heading towards a sprain or herniation. prior to my sprain, i was getting the same thing you describe (tight back, very sore next day, fine while lifting). when i did eventually sprain it, i knew for sure that i did something to it, hurt like a motherfucker. anyway point is the pain increased each week to the point where i injured myselfdunno if you already do this, but do some extensions (few sets of 20, don't let hips come off floor), lower back stretches (few sets, foot behind knee, shoulders on floor, bring other knee over and down as much as possible) and the usual bringing knees to chestthis is all stuff i got from physio. probably best to go see one yourself. don't do what i did, i.e., be a hero think naw, its ok, then end up hurting yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhhh1 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 just take some time off squats and focus on your bench or gymnastics or on something different like table tennis, star-craft, rice, maths (or whatever else interests you) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 This is good, solid advice Karma015, I hurt mine several years ago (out of the gym) and incorporated mobility drills and lots of post workout stretching (especially Hams/Glutes/Spine thhrough extensions) all the basic stuff but it really makes a difference if done Regularly, ESPECIALLY THE COBRA/MCKENZIE PRESSUPS, As these help gently "Press" the mildly herniated disc (from damage usually caused in unsupported Spinal Flexion) back into place.I found I had to eliminate heavy barbell vertical loading for a while but could still use moderate weights on BB Lunges and normal leg press weight until it healed.Good Advice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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