Hurt my back swimming...can I still work out?
#204091 - 08/09/05 10:24 PM
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Reged: 02/24/04
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Loc: Ontario, Canada
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Hey Guys,
Hoping to get some opinions from some of the more fitness-savvy people here. I went swimming yesterday and I haven't swam in years and didn't stretch before or after and must have over done it, because my back is killing me today. I haven't thrown it out or anything, it definately just feels like a muscle running along the left side of my spine. Anyways, it really hurts so I don't know what to do about exercising. The thought of having to take a few days off makes me sick and makes me think about not eating. I thought maybe I should avoid the weights but could still go for long walks...just maybe not run at all. What do you guys think? The last thing I want to do is make it worse and be out of commission even longer 
Thanks!
Kelly
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Yup, let it rest for a bit. Walks would surely be ok but maybe go easy on the runs. You could probably do "pushing" motions with weights - anything for chest or triceps, shoulders might be iffy - but def. avoid anything for back and biceps. And if it hurts, don't do it. Never train a sore muscle. You'll just make it worse and then you'll be out of commission for longer.
Since you haven't pulled it seriously, it should just be a few days. Get lots of sleep and hold an ice pack to it for a while when you can. No worries about eating or anything - a few days will not set you back  (So EAT! lol) It should be fine pretty soon, I wouldn't be too worried. If it's NOT, you might want to stop into a walk in clinic or something just in case, but I'm sure it will be... HTH! 
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