if I get out of position during squats/deads I feel a little sciatica, and sometimes when I walk. Should I continue to lift keeping a good eye on my positions or take a break?
Mike De La Pava Answered question May 18, 2018
Hey greg
You partly answered your own question on the first line by saying “getting out of position” but I’ll take it one step further by saying this has huge value in every day movements (walking , sitting, crouching, turning etc). The books mentioned above by Brian will go into further detail about how, when, and why to move certain ways so that your metaphorically putting “money in the bank” or in this case your “spine bank”. I know it sounds a little silly but I myself came back into strongman after some major herniations in my spine thanks to Brian’s help. To my surprise, it was my day to day movement that were causing more aggravation than getting out of position during my lifting (not that that isn’t important but I hope you’re getting my drift). Get some major info with the books above, get a therapist/professional who understands what you do for a living and hobbies (lifting, hiking etc) so that they can further assess your pain triggers. Remember you want to really focus on the cause of your pain not just attacking the symptoms. Great info above and I hope to be adding just a little more to get you out of pain brother. Best of luck!!
cheers,
MDLP
Mike De La Pava Answered question May 18, 2018
