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Back Posture Problems

  • 10-08-2012 10:52pm
    #1
    Timmy.S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    I have this problem with my lower back. I can't seem to keep it flat on the ground when doing various exercises.

    For example; If I am doing crunches, all the tension is going to my lower back which is arched not touching the ground. Same for sit-ups etc.

    So I am just wondering if there is anything I can do to correct this problem and whether or not it changes the effectiveness of said exercises.

    Anyone got any suggestions?


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  • #2
    Burkatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,878 ✭✭✭Burkatron


    Best thing to do would be get an assessment by a competent professional!

    In the mean time STOP doing sit ups, your hip flexors (main culprit most likely IlioPsoas) are most likely short & chronically tight, no point in making them strengthening them when they're like that! Have you any back problems out of interest?

    Start stretching them, like this 2-3 times a dy 4-8 minutes a side, give it a month before you decide if it's working or not!

    A mish mash of random advice...I'm too tired to make it coherent!!! :P
    • Learn how to stretch properly,
    • get your glute & hamstring function checked.
    • Start foam rolling!
    • Keep an eye on how long your sitting during the day, in work, the car at home.
    • If it's hours at a time you need to break this up & get up walk around as sitting puts them in a shortened position.
    • Watch your posture when you sit!


  • #3
    Timmy.S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Timmy.S


    Burkatron wrote: »
    Best thing to do would be get an assessment by a competent professional!

    In the mean time STOP doing sit ups, your hip flexors (main culprit most likely IlioPsoas) are most likely short & chronically tight, no point in making them strengthening them when they're like that! Have you any back problems out of interest?

    Start stretching them, like this 2-3 times a dy 4-8 minutes a side, give it a month before you decide if it's working or not!

    A mish mash of random advice...I'm too tired to make it coherent!!! :P
    • Learn how to stretch properly,
    • get your glute & hamstring function checked.
    • Start foam rolling!
    • Keep an eye on how long your sitting during the day, in work, the car at home.
    • If it's hours at a time you need to break this up & get up walk around as sitting puts them in a shortened position.
    • Watch your posture when you sit!

    Thanks for your help :)


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