Lower back niggles

[steak]

Especially during squats....not too keen to push much harder

any tips?

[poos_n_wees]

What do you mean by niggles? Have you had problems with your back before?

[steak]

no not really...I get a bit of a sharp stab in the lower left back on the up side of the squat....have checked form in mirror...seems ok and now i can only do a squat to parrallel but leg presses no problem...dont really want to end up a cripple for the sake of a deeper squat.

Was thinking more along the lines of alower back stretch or strengthening exercise?

[Mr_Krabs]

My suggestion would be go see a chiropractor or osteopath and get your spinal alignment checked out, the fact that its only one side suggests an imbalance.

Specific exercises could help but if theres an under lying issue you could just make it worse.

[Lightweight]

I'd suggest getting a trainer (a GOOD one who knows their stuff) to check out your form, they might pick up on something you missed..

[steak]

I'd suggest getting a trainer (a GOOD one who knows their stuff) to check out your form, they might pick up on something you missed..

there must be a list of trainers somewhere?

[orange]

Do you get the niggle when you move from thighs parallel to the point where you bottom out your squat?

[steak]

from the parallel to going up. Im gonna get my wife to vid the squat for me then have a gander at it

[weener lad]

Get in and see a Physio ASAP while it is still free and get it looked at, then worry about form ect once you know what it is.

Don't stuff around with your back.

[Bazza]

Agree with the other posts steak about getting it checked out..I note in your first post that you said ' Especially during squats" so I take it that there is pain or a tweak in other exercises. If the pain is just in the squat, then I would suggest it may be form...however if the pain is present in other exercises then most likely a physio issue. Just a note then on the squat..if you are experiencing the pain on the up portion of the squat, from the 90 degree point to full extension, this is the one of those movements where you rapidly contract your abs from the moment you clench and exert to push up throught the squat, so also potentially sciatic tie in as well. Are your knees always in line with your toes in the squat so it is not leverage forcing your torso beyond this, creating the pain and pressure....? Hope you get it sorted...nothing like that frickin back pain

[musclenz]

This may seem a bit of a random reply but don't rule out having a kidney problem. Just something to consider. It can be particularly unpleasant when squatting for some reason. You would likely to have lower back pain though at other times, in the morning when waking up & dehydrated.

[steak]

true...had a good look at form and there is adjustment to be made ...the glory of video eh.back was arching a bit so I'll play with that and see how it goes if no good then off to osteo or similar...kidney should be fine as i had a check up prior to starting back in the gym...only found a slightly high choloesterol and a too high liver form piss drinking :naughty: do another bloods in 2 weeks so expect to see a major improvement in both :wink:

[steak]

turns out its a lower back strain..osteo for a couple of sessions and shes on the mend but will leave ot the squats for now until right on his reccomendation

[Sakura]

Perservering with an injury can lead to bigger problems down the road so it's good to hear that you've found the problem and are sorting it.

:grin: