About giving/receiving advice in this section

[Forge3]

The advice given in this section is by no means meant to be used as a replacement for that of a physician. please exercise discernment and common sense when giving and recieving information in this forum. Bodybuilding.com does not assume liabilities for any advice taken that leads to injury or agitates a present one.

In most cases injuries are prevented when:

1.) Proper form is utilized.
2.) One is not pushing oneself balls to the wall while sick or suffering from a significant sleep deficit in which case coordination can be impaired and failure occur unexpectedly (IE in bench press etc).
3.) Sudden jerking or balistic movements are not employed in exercises such as barbell bent over rows or any movements that stress the lower back.


This is not exhaustive. Always exercise caution.

[nitrored]

Good stuff Forge, thanks.


People should warm up too, dont just run in the gym and try to set a PR

[oziem]

If anyone needs advice or opinions on injury care and chiropractic I am willing to assist.

Dr. Oziem

[harrisjl]

Excellent post Forge...

[nitrored]

"You feelin nausceous, take some tussin. Oh you broke yo leg, yeah get me the tussin, let me pour it on in there, yeah let the tussin sink in real deep, yeah let it seep down to the bone." -- Chris Rock's momma

[Al Swearengen]

If anyone needs advice or opinions on injury care and chiropractic I am willing to assist.

Dr. Oziem

You a licensed Doc? and if so many thx as I'm sure more than a few would benefit from your advice.

"You feelin nausceous, take some tussin. Oh you broke yo leg, yeah get me the tussin, let me pour it on in there, yeah let the tussin sink in real deep, yeah let it seep down to the bone." -- Chris Rock's momma

lmao

[jwdjrs]

You a licensed Doc? and if so many thx as I'm sure more than a few would benefit from your advice.

x 2

[yanksbgood]

x 2

x3 that would be great

[oziem]

Yes I am a licensed chiro (DC) and certified in Gonstead

[oziem]

Forge is correct in stating that the best prevention for lifting injury is proper form. Controlled movements for peripheral joints (knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles especially) are crucial.
Maintaining strong posture is important on all lifts also.
The spine must be thoroughly locked in a nuetral to slightly extended position under vertical loads (squat and military press) and flat and locked in a bent over position (row and deads and other pulls). Compare Rippetoe and WSFSB descriptions on how to lock the low back on squats. If you do not understand how to lockout, do not squat. If you do, employ the lockout consistently.
Do not underestimate the potential to harm yourself racking and deloading weights either. Watch your form when grabbing and racking dumbbells.
The L5 disc herniation is the number one affliction of lifters across the population; do not become a statistic. If you already have the disc problem, it can be fixed and protected for the future.
Dr. O

[EMISGOD]

This is an excellent addition to the Forum. Nice work, Forge.

[stealth_swimmer]

ah a new section! I think it's a GREAT idea to have this section. It should help reduce clutter in the Exercise section as well.

[SDFlip]

Yes I am a licensed chiro (DC) and certified in Gonstead

for all we know, this is just another account created by BOLT.

[jked4life]

Thanks for opening this section Forge.

The regulars have wanted to have this subsection for quite a long time. Kudo's on the move. Hopefully this will open the rest of the exercise section up for "exercise" related topics.

[Forge3]

I can't take props for opening this section. Ryan gave it the rubber stamp after being continually bombarded by E-mails to do so. Hopefully it becomes a great place for injury prevention and proper care of current injuries.

[sixzebra]

wow, great new section.

[888888]

Glad the section was created

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=954412

[Forge3]

Glad the section was created

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=954412

It's only because you are a gold member

[oziem]

for all we know, this is just another account created by BOLT.

If you would like me to describe my credentials and my intentions to help I am glad to do so.

[joed]

SDF, you make a good point.

Hey, ah, doctor, thou may hast a strong arm, but a description of your credentials is one thing and proof is another. Additionally, is spouting 'advice' on the internet to people you don't know considered ethical for a chiropractor in NC?

Forge, you have PM.

[TE]

It's only because you are a gold member

lol.

Great addition to the forums.

[Neck Harness LancerV]

Would anyone be intrested in a lowerback pain relief thread?

[Pnigro]

Compare Rippetoe and WSFSB descriptions on how to lock the low back on squats. If you do not understand how to lockout, do not squat. If you do, employ the lockout consistently.

Where can I read this information?

[Fresch]

Only been asking for this section for...hmm..its so long I forget!!

[cSharpDotNet]

Hey Dr. Oziem, I have some little problems, it would be very nice of you if you can please answer my problems.
I feel little pain in the middle area of my chest, I think it in the middle bone of my chest, it started when one day I worked a little hard, with intensity, I warmed up quite alot for that workout, n while I was in my last set I felt that little pain, and I left the workout there, wondering what is it, and sometime I feel the sound of click when I try to streatch my chest, last day I stretched my chest a little and that pain was gone???? so is streaching usefull for these kind of pains? and how to prevent these kind of pains?

I also feel litte sounds in my left shoulder, I broke it about 2 years before, and now I feel little click sounds from it? what do I dp? I don't go that hard while working out but these kind of things are preventing me to workout well????

thanks for you help in advance

[cubear]

If anyone needs advice or opinions on injury care and chiropractic I am willing to assist.

Dr. Oziem

Hey Doc.

I'm just wondering how come the shoulder horn is not that popular. I have never seen anybody but myself to help keep the rotator cuff in place. It's worked tremendous for me. I'm back on the increase in my chest workouts.

I just want to know if I am a special case or something. Have you ever prescribed this apparatus?

Shoulder Horn is a devise you put on your shoulders to guide your dumbbell movement that helps correct your rotator cuff.

[Aimin4strz]

Forge is correct in stating that the best prevention for lifting injury is proper form. Controlled movements for peripheral joints (knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles especially) are crucial.
Maintaining strong posture is important on all lifts also.
The spine must be thoroughly locked in a nuetral to slightly extended position under vertical loads (squat and military press) and flat and locked in a bent over position (row and deads and other pulls). Compare Rippetoe and WSFSB descriptions on how to lock the low back on squats. If you do not understand how to lockout, do not squat. If you do, employ the lockout consistently.
Do not underestimate the potential to harm yourself racking and deloading weights either. Watch your form when grabbing and racking dumbbells.
The L5 disc herniation is the number one affliction of lifters across the population; do not become a statistic. If you already have the disc problem, it can be fixed and protected for the future.
Dr. O

Thank you for helping others! It's great that you would be willing to provide your expert opinion! Thank you again!

[athleigh]

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and was trying to get some advise...
...I have had a shoulder impingement in my trapezius for around 6 months now and still do not know the real cause or diagnosis.

I have tried many treatments such as Anti-inflamatories, Osteopath, Sports Massage, Physiotherapy, Accupuncture and using a TENS machine and nothing has worked.

I am a keen weight lifter and athlete. My shoulder pain doesn't hurt during everyday activities, but when I shrug or drop my arm the pain is very deep and painful.

Please...if anybody has any tips or recommendations I would be extrememly grateful..being out of training for 5 months is frustrating as some of you may know!

[MountainSong]

OK, here goes~~~ I am 64 and over the years have managed to successfully mangle my body. I have had total ACL done on my right knee 29 years ago and still going. A recent ultrasound shows that one of my long bicep has a small tear at the shoulder joint causing a constant pain when I work out. I have spinal stenosis in 3 places in my upper back and 4 bulging discs where the thoracic joins the lumbar spine. So you can imagine. I refuse to give up and quit, especially after learning about Sarcopenia (gradual loss of up to 1/3 on our muscle and strength in our older years) This can begin as early as 50 but accelerates around 65-70. So I work out 6 days a week if I can, doing weights, pilates, exercise bike, dreadmill, and step aerobics.
Aside from wearing a back support, do you have any other advice?
Thanks,
Ashleigh Grace

Our greatest freedom is to discipline ourselves.

[phawkhead]

If anyone needs advice or opinions on injury care and chiropractic I am willing to assist.

Dr. Oziem

I have been starting to get severe fore arm pain from lifting heavy weights. Its definitely not muscular, it feels more of a problem with the bones. It hurts especially after doing an excersise like the barbell curl, particularly when it comes to letting the bar go when i have finished, have to do it really slowly and get a severe aching pain. I used to be able to train through it but i have had to cut short my training session tonight because of it. Anyone any ideas about what may be causing it or if there is a supplement/drug which may help to reduce it. Any comments greatly appreciated.