The absolute best thing you can do right now is to MOVE. Carefully, gently, but yes, move and keep moving. The last thing you want is your muscles learning to be in a tightened or distressed state.
A few years ago I put my back out during a weighted squat, I felt my form break and knew instantly that I was about to experience something with my back. I re-racked the barbell and could barely stand up straight, I was hurting like hell. I knew how to help myself and put my own advice into action.
About seven hours after the event, I was moving normally again with the stretching and rolling work I did in the specific area it was needed… which incidentally was not my back, even thought that was where I could feel it. Two days later after careful continual movement along with rest at night and stretching when appropriate, I was moving completely normally with no residual effects of the incident to be felt.
Your Back is Hurting Right Now
It is not usually appropriate to visit a Sports Massage Therapist in the immediate aftermath of an event like that, but certainly seek advice and book in for 3-5 days after the event to help it heal and help prevent future events.
Remember that in the first instance, as long as it is not a medical emergency*, movement is your friend.
Not sure how to get started? Sports Massage can help relieve some discomfort and we have a wealth of knowledge about the right kind of movements to keep things managed. Get booked in at www.astralfitness.co.uk to see either Chloe, Jen, or Steve now.
Thank you for taking time to read this week’s blog – Your Back is Hurting Right Now.
Don’t forget to get your next sports massage at www.astralfitness.co.uk. You can use my Booking Link or check out my website for a little further information at www.astralfitness.co.uk
We look forward to helping you.
Chloe, Jen, and Steve
*medical emergency constitutes when you require paramedics to assist you after your event. AND if you lose control of your bowels, have difficulty passing urine, have leg weakness and/or numbness between your legs, loss of sexual sensation/function, then you need to dial 111 immediately and explain your symptoms and await further advice.
Psssst. Reiki also now available at Astral Fitness… book now to avoid disappointment.