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Fix that pain in your lower back

Why do you have back pain?

Back pain is very common, according to various sources such diverse as the American college of sports medicine and doctors practices around town, 80 % of adults will suffer from serious back pain during their life time.

It is also one of the leading causes of people staying away from work.

In your case, you will not be able to play games or enjoy yourself as much as you want to because of back pain.

The Big Spirit of Athletes

 

As you know by now, I’m a power lifter. And not yet great at it, so as you can imagine I’m always looking for the next break-through in my approach to training. I guess it is the same in all aspects of life. If you are a business man and cannot yet go on a 1 year holiday and still make money without being pro-active in your business, you are probably still looking for that big break- through.

 

So after allowing SIR William to start taking control of my body building workouts, I got really strong in no time and after just a very short time I did my first power lifting comp and came 2^nd. I now was on top of the world! But yes there is always a BUT in the next couple of weeks, after that comp my power just kept on going down. So discovered pilates as the way to build a stronger foundation in my body so I can have more control and lift strong and pain free.

Ever considered Pilates as a way to a bigger Squat?

 

Yes I know you must be saying here is another W.T.F MOMENT .

Just give me a second to explain how I can make this absurd statement. I’m by no means an expert or a pro. I just started out in the exiting world of powerlifting.

It is all new to me, I went through school as most other boys doing sport and starting to care about my looks, and mostly my bicep curl total and leg press. I played rugby and went to gym to get bigger and better just to make the team, by no means was I a great rugby player.

Man did I just wasted my time at gym yes I got a good looking body and got the respect from all the other boys but nothing I did in the gym at 16 really played a part in my power or to my strength.

So after school I went on to study personal training, still looking for the BIG SECRET that will make me really stand out from the rest. I continued doing old school body building and even did a body building competition. Again I was not the best on the day, so yes still I was looking for the x factor to stand out from the rest.

5 Keys to save your shoulders when they are painful

 

1. Play Golf, throw balls - Use your shoulders, don't abuse them

 

Shoulders are very mobile, that is what allows you to freely move your arms, at the same time they are not very stable, and gets hurt very easily.

Not using your shoulders could lead to you losing mobility in the area and stiffen up.

Avoid sudden movements, especially when your shoulders are sore, this is when yu feel that catching sensation in the joint from the tendon rubbing on the bone.

2. Ice the shoulders to Reduce Pain and Speed-Up Your Recovery

Ice reduces inflammation and numbs the pain, this aids the recovery process.

Apply ice intermittently, especially straight after you   have aggravated the shoulder, for 5 minutes at a time.