Strange back pain from dips
I was wondering if you have any ideas as to why dips have recently been causing middle upper back pain. I can dip with a 45-lb plate fairly comfortably. The other day I was warming up with bodyweight and I felt a sharp pain in my upper back. I know I should see a doctor, but the last couple of doctors I went to for other issues basically told me to stop lifting heavy since yadda yadda blah blah. Why is it that so many doctors whom we go to for our health are overweight?
You’re groaning as we all do from time to time when the muscles and bones and attachments and our training practices are at odds with each other.
Doctors don’t always have specific answers, except the old, ho-hum stand by, rest. Why most are out of shape is another story — busy, stress, wrong eating habits established years ago, personally irresponsible and probably hate it.
As for us, we must plod on. Warm up always, train sensibly, focus intently, and expect injuries if you insist on training heavy and blasting it.
Then it comes down to risk, working near danger zones, working around pain, modifying exercises and their grooves and improvising workouts and exercises to accommodate injuries. Break out the straps and wraps and anti-inflammatory over-the-counter meds. Sometimes ice.
Do your dips without weight, slow down the reps, lean forward, put your feet upon a box or reduce the range of motion.
Or eliminate dips entirely for the time being. They might be the main antagonist for some reason or another. It’s the same with all problem areas and movements — focus and redefine the groove to satisfy pain and injury needs. Move on with caution and gratitude.
Go… Godspeed… Dave
Dave Draper - Dave Draper Posted on March 16th, 2008 in Injuries and illness by Dave Draper