The Ultimate in Martial Arts

YINYANGMAN · 10-27-2006, 05:04 AM

Hi all.
I train myself,dont attend MA classes.I am a big fan of Bruce(yep,i know thats rare on here!).
I generally just do punches(600-800 in one go evry day),speedwalking and a bit of kicking too.Coz i never stretched a lot early on in my life(im 37 now) i havent much flexibilty in my kicks,though my legs are strong.I accept the limitation.
Problem was that i was kicking TOO early(7am sometimes)without much warmup,and sprained my lower back(11 months ago).It bothered me for months(i laid off kicking,but kept punching).But after a bit of sea swimming,and football it improved.I think i was being too cautious with it.
Can anyone give me advice on some simple exercises to further strenghen my lower back muscles/core??I know i need it strenghened to keep the power delivery of my punch/kick up and running.
Cheers

Yu Law · 10-28-2006, 05:01 PM

Can I ask you y u haven't made any visitation to the doctor? If it bothered you that much u should have seen someone and you still should. A doctor can giv eyou or send you to someone that will give u better advice than any of us can.

Since u asked for remedies for a sprained back, I will give u some advice. Yoga is a very good activity to do with back problems. Look for a routine on the internet or join a 4 week class, it will help u for sure.

If your back is indeed SPRAINED like youi hav estated, u NEED to see a doctor about what u should or should not be doing. If you r exhagerating, u might not need to go, only u do.

YINYANGMAN · 10-30-2006, 04:51 AM

Oh,i have been to the doctor.Just that all they say is 'its nothing',just rest it for a while.I think the problem is i find it hard to rest.I am a bit hyperactive.But i did rest it for a couple of weeks,then did sea swimming(great massage) and footy,which seemed to help it.
Its still a bit vulrenable at the mo though,so i have to be careful-i think yoga may be a little harsh for it-so i will try to keep it exercised via sprinting etc.Cheers

westway50 · 11-17-2006, 04:21 PM

maybe u shud train to be more flexible. it wouldnt hurt and it will help prevent stuff like spraining ur lower back

YINYANGMAN · 11-18-2006, 04:47 AM

Thanks.I can kick ok( a straight leg level to my hip),but my side kick is only half that height,hence i have to lean backward(off balance)too much.
I have tried laying on the bed,with legs up the wall,and splaying-allowing gravity to stretch(SOUNDS FUNNY).
Im 37,i wonder if i've lost the opputunity to be flexible?Maybe not.I am 6 foot 1",quite tall.I wish i had started flexing when i was 5!

10-27-2006, 05:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
YINYANGMAN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Posts: 10 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help for sprained lower back please? Hi all. I train myself,dont attend MA classes.I am a big fan of Bruce(yep,i know thats rare on here!). I generally just do punches(600-800 in one go evry day),speedwalking and a bit of kicking too.Coz i never stretched a lot early on in my life(im 37 now) i havent much flexibilty in my kicks,though my legs are strong.I accept the limitation. Problem was that i was kicking TOO early(7am sometimes)without much warmup,and sprained my lower back(11 months ago).It bothered me for months(i laid off kicking,but kept punching).But after a bit of sea swimming,and football it improved.I think i was being too cautious with it. Can anyone give me advice on some simple exercises to further strenghen my lower back muscles/core??I know i need it strenghened to keep the power delivery of my punch/kick up and running. Cheers

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10-28-2006, 05:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yu Law Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: T.O., Canada Posts: 135 Groans: 1 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can I ask you y u haven't made any visitation to the doctor? If it bothered you that much u should have seen someone and you still should. A doctor can giv eyou or send you to someone that will give u better advice than any of us can. Since u asked for remedies for a sprained back, I will give u some advice. Yoga is a very good activity to do with back problems. Look for a routine on the internet or join a 4 week class, it will help u for sure. If your back is indeed SPRAINED like youi hav estated, u NEED to see a doctor about what u should or should not be doing. If you r exhagerating, u might not need to go, only u do.

10-30-2006, 04:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
YINYANGMAN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Posts: 10 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Oh,i have been to the doctor.Just that all they say is 'its nothing',just rest it for a while.I think the problem is i find it hard to rest.I am a bit hyperactive.But i did rest it for a couple of weeks,then did sea swimming(great massage) and footy,which seemed to help it. Its still a bit vulrenable at the mo though,so i have to be careful-i think yoga may be a little harsh for it-so i will try to keep it exercised via sprinting etc.Cheers

11-17-2006, 04:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
westway50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 31 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	maybe u shud train to be more flexible. it wouldnt hurt and it will help prevent stuff like spraining ur lower back

11-18-2006, 04:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
YINYANGMAN Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: England Posts: 10 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks.I can kick ok( a straight leg level to my hip),but my side kick is only half that height,hence i have to lean backward(off balance)too much. I have tried laying on the bed,with legs up the wall,and splaying-allowing gravity to stretch(SOUNDS FUNNY). Im 37,i wonder if i've lost the opputunity to be flexible?Maybe not.I am 6 foot 1",quite tall.I wish i had started flexing when i was 5!

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