back hurts

Discussion in 'Boxing Training' started by kimonerz, Sep 4, 2007.


  1. kimonerz

    kimonerz Well-Known Member Full Member

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    after shadow boxing with weights going full force, my back had a little pain in it...so i couldnt punch so i rested.... after a week it started to get excruciating (woulnt even be able to lie up in my bed) can you tell me what you think happened? pulled muscle? bone related?

    im not sure but i think it happened after i did a left body hook while shadowboxing.

    thx
     
  2. JMonster

    JMonster Active Member Full Member

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    maybe pulled something, worked the muscles too much causing back spasms or cramping of the muscles. i was actually having the same problem this morning. try to just stretch out ur back muslces and also ur neck muscles because they go arm in arm. if u don't know how to stretch out ur back muslces just let me know and i'll try to explain as best as i can
     
  3. gregsid

    gregsid Active Member Full Member

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    You probably went past your limit with the weights while shadowboxing and put to much strain on your back. This tends to happen when punching with weights when they are heavier then what you really should be using, because then to help deal with the extra weight that the upper body can't handle you use your lower back to compensate.
    As far as the injury is concerned it is most likely a injury in the Lumbar region of the spine, I've had this before but for a different reason. You should probably visit a doctor to check it, if it doesn't get any better within the next week.
     
  4. viru§™

    viru§™ Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    You shouldn't do shadow boxing at full power while holding weights.
     
  5. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    That and you shouldnt use weights over 1-2.5 pounds anyway.
     
  6. gallagher430

    gallagher430 Member Full Member

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    I've had the same problem after training, mostly after being on the heavy bag from what i can tell. It's a pain in my mid back on the left side, hurts to take deep breaths...