According to statistics, approximately 50% of people will stop training after 6 months of starting an exercise program. Most people give up due to lack of time, fatigue or lack of motivation. Also, there are some people that will stop due to pain or injury. If you are one of those people, it’s important to work out why you have stopped exercising and ways to stop yourself from getting injured or developing lower back pain flare-ups.
There’s a difference between general muscle soreness that is normal after starting a new training program, and sharp lower back pain that can be debilitating. If the pain or discomfort is in the muscles and only last for a day or two, that’s probably normal soreness from training (DOMS- delayed onset muscle soreness). If the pain is in the spinal region or near a joint and is sharp, then there’s a good chance you could be doing damage to your body that may be permanent or take a long time to recover.
So, if you are developing sharp lower back pain here are some solutions to fix this common problem:
- Stop training for a few days and hope the lower back pain goes away.
- Ignore the pain and train through it until the pain becomes worse.
- Stop training for good and go back to the old program of no exercise.
- Seek treatment from a qualified health professional and get some treatment.
- Try one of my back pain prevention programs with safe and effective exercises, core strength work and habits designed to prevent and relieve lower back pain.
We all know that option four and five are the best if you want long-term success. But many people don’t want to spend the time or money on treatment and preventative exercises and will stop. If you want a cheap and affordable option view my program here: COURSE HERE.
Below are some self-care tips for exercising long-term and avoiding lower back pain:
- Get a check-up from a health professional (Chiropractor, Osteopath or Physiotherapist) to assess your body and determine your strengths and weaknesses so you can develop an exercise program that will suit your body type.
- Start very slowly. That way your body won’t break down and you can gradually get accustomed to your new routine.
- Do exercise that you enjoy and motivates you because you like it.
- If you are prone to lower back pain start a basic strengthening program at least a month before you start other types training. This will prevent your lower back pain from flaring up. Here is a link to a very basic strength program that is easy to do and designed for a beginner: COURSE HERE. It is affordable, effective and doesn’t waste your time.
Good-luck and never give up trying to stay healthy, active and pain-free!