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Back injury (update)

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Update 5/21/12:

Thanks Pelove and eits for the suggestion of ice packs! This has been a great relief. The first day after applying it the night before I could tell things 'settled in' much better. It still has a weakness for moving wrong and will need to firm up some more, but it feels that everything is in the right place. In other words, while it's not perfect, it doesn't feel nearly as vulnerable to re-injury as it used to. I've iced it every day since, including after every workout, and will continue to do so until it no longer feels beneficial.

Thanks everyone for your feedback!
 
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highland145 said:
My 2 episodes.

Went to a great PT for core strengthening/training/stretching. Highly recommend getting references. I'll never be "right" but better than being in pain.
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Your situation sounds a bit more serious/long term. I'm glad you found the right PT to help. I plan to continue the routines I'm currently doing, which include a lot of stretching and core etc., and see how it goes. I backed off the stretching a bit, but am testing it since it appears to have less inflammation.

I don't expect to have a long term issue, other than it being a bit weaker. Something moved once, so I'm going to have to assume it is more capable now of moving again, even after strengthening the core etc.
 
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