Squats and lower back pain

[stevec11220]

So I've had back pain for a while, which I believe to be due to bad posture. I have two study halls and also other classes that I put my head down, putting my back in a bad position. Lately, I've noticed it was hurting my back while I was doing it but I'd be so damn tired I wouldn't care. I've stopped doing this since realizing what's causing it now and have some questions..

How long do you think it will take for the pain to go away? Do you think this is exactly what is causing it?

Should I see a doctor or will it fix itself? It's not so bad that its really affecting my life too much.

2nd part of question: I tried to squat not too long ago, was doing 135lbs and could barely even do it, hurt my back as if I was trying to squat too much. Before this (2-3 years ago) when I'd be squatting for football or track practice, I'd do 200lbs+ in the beginning of the season without any problems.

[BlackWolf111]

Your back needs time to heal. You should see a lower back specialist to figure out what is causing the problem. It's a must if you've been experiencing pain for more than a week or so. Stop your initial workout program and start doing the rehab exercises your doctor asks you to do. Ice the area to reduce inflammation (only if the doctor recommends). The last and most important thing is to eat, your body needs the full dosage of nutrition to recover.

[Fresch]

So I've had back pain for a while, which I believe to be due to bad posture. I have two study halls and also other classes that I put my head down, putting my back in a bad position. Lately, I've noticed it was hurting my back while I was doing it but I'd be so damn tired I wouldn't care. I've stopped doing this since realizing what's causing it now and have some questions..

How long do you think it will take for the pain to go away? Do you think this is exactly what is causing it?

Should I see a doctor or will it fix itself? It's not so bad that its really affecting my life too much.

2nd part of question: I tried to squat not too long ago, was doing 135lbs and could barely even do it, hurt my back as if I was trying to squat too much. Before this (2-3 years ago) when I'd be squatting for football or track practice, I'd do 200lbs+ in the beginning of the season without any problems.

How long has the back pain been present?
When was the squatting injury??

[stevec11220]

How long has the back pain been present?
When was the squatting injury??

I'd say its been around for about four months now, possibly more.

It was a constant type of pain, didn't feel like a sudden injury. I thought it was cause it was bad form, but it was slightly there when I was warming up with 95lbs, definetly didn't have bad form for these low weights, and coach/weights teacher was watching my form.

I can't even sit down in a chair and get up without feeling it somewhat.

[Fresch]

Could be a simple strain and chronic low grade inflammation due to the bad posture.
Due to the above, could be an area of stiffness in the back causing the discomfort with sitting.
Possible is an injury to your disc.

In any case, as it has been present for 4 months it should be assessed by somebody. No serious investigations needed at this point.

[HammZ]

APT, lordosis, injury to disc, plenty of possibilities. I'd suspect with poor posture APT, though obviously you'd need to be evaluate to confirm. Lots of posts on corrective stretching to fix this issue. Again so many possibilities though it's hard to say anything for sure on forums.

[Fresch]

APT, lordosis, injury to disc, plenty of possibilities. I'd suspect with poor posture APT, though obviously you'd need to be evaluate to confirm. Lots of posts on corrective stretching to fix this issue. Again so many possibilities though it's hard to say anything for sure on forums.

There is a lot more to lower back pain than just anterior pelvic tilt, which is not that common except, it seems, in chiropractor dominated North America. You guys do know about the curve in the lumbar spine, the lordosis, that is meant to be there right?

[HammZ]

There is a lot more to lower back pain than just anterior pelvic tilt, which is not that common except, it seems, in chiropractor dominated North America. You guys do know about the curve in the lumbar spine, the lordosis, that is meant to be there right?

Just a possibility what could be causing his pain that I thought I'd put out there. I'm aware that the curve is supposed to be there, but hyper/hypolordosis can cause pain.