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Chris · 07-06-2006, 09:17 AM

hiya i have just started to get into bodybuilding, and i have noticed my back is not at all straight, are there any ways to straighten it out, i heard its something to do with strenghening hamstrings and abs. will this work?

EricT · 07-06-2006, 12:06 PM

What exactly do you mean? Everyone's back has a natural arch. Are you sure yours is exagerated? For instance, does your butt stick out further than your upperback? Another thing to consider is that some people can have more or less curve and it could be normal for you.

However if you do think you have lordosis then you would need to get it checked out to see if there is a medical cause...such as a misalingned disc. If it's not something that requires medical treatment then a physical therapist would be best suited to tell you what to do but I can guarantee it would involve STRETCHING and STRENGTHENING. Your abs, back, and hamstrings.

Chris · 07-06-2006, 02:12 PM

well its definitly lordosis, yeah butt sticks out. plus makes my stomach seem to stick out even though im very slim. so i see the doctor, you think it will be to strengthern abs, back, hamstrings, so just do heavy weights on these, and spine will come outwards a bit?

EricT · 07-06-2006, 02:29 PM

Well, the reason I say see the doctor is because there can be a number of serious medical conditions that can cause this. Not trying to scare you. I would just be remiss not to mention it. Some of it could even require surgery to correct and doing the wrong exercises could just end up doing more damage than good. But none of that is likely.

In a nutshell, yes, strengthening all those things will PROBABLY help but don't discount the STRETCHING which could be just as if not more important. For instance, imbalances in flexibility between one muscle and another can be just as important a consideration as imbalances in strength. And if you just strengthen a tight muscle that is causing a problem you could just be making it tighter!

So see a doctor and go from there. And you'll prob get someone telling you to go to a chiroproctor. Don't do it. At least not now. You ever met anyone who goes to a chiropractor and hasn't been going every week for years FOR THE SAME PROBLEM?

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Chris Rank: New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	lordosis-cures hiya i have just started to get into bodybuilding, and i have noticed my back is not at all straight, are there any ways to straighten it out, i heard its something to do with strenghening hamstrings and abs. will this work?
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07-06-2006, 12:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	What exactly do you mean? Everyone's back has a natural arch. Are you sure yours is exagerated? For instance, does your butt stick out further than your upperback? Another thing to consider is that some people can have more or less curve and it could be normal for you. However if you do think you have lordosis then you would need to get it checked out to see if there is a medical cause...such as a misalingned disc. If it's not something that requires medical treatment then a physical therapist would be best suited to tell you what to do but I can guarantee it would involve STRETCHING and STRENGTHENING. Your abs, back, and hamstrings.
	EricT's Sig:I'm tired of the myth that bb'rs aren't flexible. As a group, they are extremely flexible. They have an amazing ability to bend over, place their heads between their legs, and blow smoke up their own asses.

07-06-2006, 02:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris Rank: New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	well its definitly lordosis, yeah butt sticks out. plus makes my stomach seem to stick out even though im very slim. so i see the doctor, you think it will be to strengthern abs, back, hamstrings, so just do heavy weights on these, and spine will come outwards a bit?
Chris Rank: New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2

07-06-2006, 02:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,835 Country: Gender:	Well, the reason I say see the doctor is because there can be a number of serious medical conditions that can cause this. Not trying to scare you. I would just be remiss not to mention it. Some of it could even require surgery to correct and doing the wrong exercises could just end up doing more damage than good. But none of that is likely. In a nutshell, yes, strengthening all those things will PROBABLY help but don't discount the STRETCHING which could be just as if not more important. For instance, imbalances in flexibility between one muscle and another can be just as important a consideration as imbalances in strength. And if you just strengthen a tight muscle that is causing a problem you could just be making it tighter! So see a doctor and go from there. And you'll prob get someone telling you to go to a chiroproctor. Don't do it. At least not now. You ever met anyone who goes to a chiropractor and hasn't been going every week for years FOR THE SAME PROBLEM?
	EricT's Sig:I'm tired of the myth that bb'rs aren't flexible. As a group, they are extremely flexible. They have an amazing ability to bend over, place their heads between their legs, and blow smoke up their own asses.

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