I_lift Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Weakest bodypart by far. The problem is that I suffer from tentonitis in both knees, as well as Spinal Bifida (L4,L5) lower back. I cant squat too heavy as a result. Any suggestions on how to built big quads with those limitations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_J Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 this spinal problem does this occur when just doing normal activities? because l8ly when i run on the road or treadmill or jumping i get pain in my lower back i think im gna go c a chiropracter about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_lift Posted October 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I wish it was mate. Unfortunatley Spinal Bifida is skeletal (not muscular). Lumbar vertebra numbers 4 and 5 are only half formed. It is a condition that you are born with. I would suggest a deep tissue (sports) massage as a starting point for you. In my experience chiropractors charge alot for 5 minutes work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_J Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 oh ok bad luck aye.. thx ill look into what u said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I think the leg press machine would be best for you, I_lift. Hopefully it will support your back even at higher weights.A hack squat machine might be ok, since it too supports the back, but there's still quite a bit of vertical pressure on the spine.Leg extensions or sissy squats would be fine for you back, but I don't know how your tendonitus would react to them.I'm no expert though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sponge Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 I wish it was mate. Unfortunatley Spinal Bifida is skeletal (not muscular). Lumbar vertebra numbers 4 and 5 are only half formed. It is a condition that you are born with. I would suggest a deep tissue (sports) massage as a starting point for you. In my experience chiropractors charge alot for 5 minutes work.they sure do! but your chiropractor would know best in this case, because your condition sounds complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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