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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am in pretty good shape - I do some variation of running/biking/elliptical every day.  I'm not a huge fan of weight training, because I find that it makes my arms bulk up (even the Tracy Anderson 3 pound weights routine!).  However, I've noticed recently an inordinate amount of back pain, no doubt caused by my two toddlers' constant need to be held by mommy (ie - 1 year old wants to be held, and suddenly 3 year old also wants to be held).  Combined, my two kids are roughly half my weight.   I went for a back massage, and the masseuse said my spine was completely out of line, and recommended that I see a cranio/spinal acupuncturist or a chiropractor.  I'm happy to do that (and would welcome recommendations in the DC/Alexandria area), but am also thinking that weight training might help build up my core and back strength.  Anyone else go through this??[/quote]

I lift weights regularly and have a 3 yr old who I hold sometimes when we go out for outings especially if it requires lot of walking, so the times I do lot of holding I can feel it the next morning in the lower back.  If I wear flip flops it's seems worse than tennis shoes, although it's not nearly as bad as your case but I get your drift.  I alternate sometimes and put him on my shoulder which helps but not really suggesting it as an option.

Far as exercise, if you do run/bike/elliptical regularly that should provide a base for your core, but not your back and could even aggravate it more with the constant pounding.  A good back strengthener exercise is reverse hyperextension, there's a few variation, google it and see which one suits you.  45 degree one is good with proper form.  If your back is need of medical attention than I would seek physical therapy or a Chiro (but not sure how legit Chiros are tho).  Additionally, stretching will help and yoga.

Hope this helps and good luck!  [/quote]

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