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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A lot.

It is often tendinitis. [b]I also often aggravate my back where I've had multiple herniated discs.[/b]

Best I can do is always take one week off completely every quarter.  Over use injuries are a major problem for me. [/quote]

This is my problem too. It is so very frustrating. I am always walking a fine line between staying strong/in shape and aggravating my back. It's pretty much impossible to find things that help me maintain my current level of strength and cardiovascular fitness without hurting my back. Running, jumping, rowing, biking, swimming all hurt. I have been to all the specialists and have tried various treatments. I know all the things I am supposed to do and not do. It's still so hard to avoid aggravating my lower back. My core and leg strength is very good and I have really good form when I lift. But it's not enough to keep me from flare ups. It is such a deep, bone level ache plus incredibly stiff muscles.

Sometimes it's just life stuff like having sit or stand too long that will trigger an episode. Currently going through this right now and no position is comfortable -- forget working out. That would send the muscles into even bigger spasms and I would be crawling on the floor.

I am jealous of the people at the gym who do things without having to worry about their backs. Some of them make me cringe with their form. But I guess people who are less prone to back problems can just get away with a lot more. Same way I can do things that would bother other people's joints or tendons. I don't seem prone to joint or connective tissue problems... just my stupid lumbar discs hate me. [/quote]

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