Low back problem

Kevin McKay · 02-12-2006, 05:17 PM

Hi I am new and have 2 ruptured disks from 7 years ago. What is the safest ab exercise that I can do to strengthen my core? Are situps ok to do? I was under the impression that situps are hard on the back.... Any insight and guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Paul Findley · 02-12-2006, 06:41 PM

Have you considered physio-ball ab stuff? Like the reverse leg crunches? There you lift the weight of your legs (and the ball) instead of your torso/head/arms? I cannot say if that is appropriate with this sort of condition, just something to consider/research. Best of Luck.

Kevin McKay · 02-12-2006, 08:10 PM

Thanks Paul, I will look into that.

Lisa Sanfilippo · 02-13-2006, 05:38 AM

You may also want to implement the CrossFit warm-up in your workout if it does not aggravate your back. These exercises will help strengthen your core. (OH Squats, push-ups, pull-ups etc.)Most functional bodyweight exercises execute the abs.

Kevin McKay · 02-13-2006, 11:18 AM

Thanks Lisa, where can I find that warmup?

Lisa Sanfilippo · 02-16-2006, 05:58 AM

CrossFit journal #8
Lisa

(Message edited by sanfilippo on February 16, 2006)

Kevin McKay · 02-16-2006, 08:43 AM

Thanks Lisa I will grab it!

Petr Ruzicka · 02-17-2006, 03:02 AM

I would recommend front/side plank holds. Food luck

Kevin McKay · 02-17-2006, 08:16 AM

Thanks Petr,

I tried those and was able to fatigue the muscles without any back pain at all!

Petr Ruzicka · 02-17-2006, 09:33 AM

Yeah, 3 x { 3 min{ x { front ,side, side }} eq abs pain

I did have big problems with my back/spine so I know a bit about excercises that are safer for ones low back area :o)

(Message edited by pruzicka on February 17, 2006)

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02-12-2006, 05:17 PM	#1
Kevin McKay Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: albany ca Posts: 1,110	Hi I am new and have 2 ruptured disks from 7 years ago. What is the safest ab exercise that I can do to strengthen my core? Are situps ok to do? I was under the impression that situps are hard on the back.... Any insight and guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

02-12-2006, 06:41 PM	#2
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,257	Have you considered physio-ball ab stuff? Like the reverse leg crunches? There you lift the weight of your legs (and the ball) instead of your torso/head/arms? I cannot say if that is appropriate with this sort of condition, just something to consider/research. Best of Luck.

02-12-2006, 08:10 PM	#3
Kevin McKay Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: albany ca Posts: 1,110	Thanks Paul, I will look into that.

02-13-2006, 05:38 AM	#4
Lisa Sanfilippo Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: McAlester OK Posts: 56	You may also want to implement the CrossFit warm-up in your workout if it does not aggravate your back. These exercises will help strengthen your core. (OH Squats, push-ups, pull-ups etc.)Most functional bodyweight exercises execute the abs.

02-13-2006, 11:18 AM	#5
Kevin McKay Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: albany ca Posts: 1,110	Thanks Lisa, where can I find that warmup?

02-16-2006, 05:58 AM	#6
Lisa Sanfilippo Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: McAlester OK Posts: 56	CrossFit journal #8 Lisa (Message edited by sanfilippo on February 16, 2006)

02-16-2006, 08:43 AM	#7
Kevin McKay Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: albany ca Posts: 1,110	Thanks Lisa I will grab it!

02-17-2006, 03:02 AM	#8
Petr Ruzicka Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Prague Prague Posts: 65	I would recommend front/side plank holds. Food luck

02-17-2006, 08:16 AM	#9
Kevin McKay Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: albany ca Posts: 1,110	Thanks Petr, I tried those and was able to fatigue the muscles without any back pain at all!

02-17-2006, 09:33 AM	#10
Petr Ruzicka Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Prague Prague Posts: 65	Yeah, 3 x { 3 min{ x { front ,side, side }} eq abs pain I did have big problems with my back/spine so I know a bit about excercises that are safer for ones low back area :o) (Message edited by pruzicka on February 17, 2006)