Something popped in my back once...
I was trying to move some fully-loaded metal shelves that were dug into the floor tiles. Tug, tug, POP! Ouch!!!1
It was excruciating to use the clutch in my car.
It got better after about 3 weeks. It flares up again occasionally, like last weekend when I was rearranging some cords after installing our new TV. Blinding pain as my back spasmed up tight. Fortunately, it only lasted a couple of nights this time.
In my case, it's associated with getting stiffer over the years. What really helps me is doing leg presses on our cable-based weight bench to stretch out my knees, legs, and lower back. If I don't do it for a few weeks/months, then everything gets tight and it gets really, really easy to re-injure myself.
Whoever designed human backs really messed up. :-(
Best of luck to M, crazy, and to you, CRC.
Cheers,
Scott.
("Who is heading down to the basement to do some stretching now...")
It was excruciating to use the clutch in my car.
It got better after about 3 weeks. It flares up again occasionally, like last weekend when I was rearranging some cords after installing our new TV. Blinding pain as my back spasmed up tight. Fortunately, it only lasted a couple of nights this time.
In my case, it's associated with getting stiffer over the years. What really helps me is doing leg presses on our cable-based weight bench to stretch out my knees, legs, and lower back. If I don't do it for a few weeks/months, then everything gets tight and it gets really, really easy to re-injure myself.
Whoever designed human backs really messed up. :-(
Best of luck to M, crazy, and to you, CRC.
Cheers,
Scott.
("Who is heading down to the basement to do some stretching now...")