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Flexability vs Strengthening

Mel4Short Posts: 59 Joined: 2007/06/29	2007/09/05, 06:43 PM Ok, short version. Swollen disc (S3, S4, & L5)about 4 years ago caused 3 months immobility. I even had to quit driving because I could not raise my leg to the clutch or press it down. Rapid muscle flexability and strength loss. Numerous start exercising and re-aggravating disc in past. Now trying again...much slower this time. :) My question is, due to the loss of flexability, (I am unable to bend over and touch the floor without legs shoulder width apart and slightly bending knees. About a 45 degree bend)should I concentrate on getting the flexability back before strengthening or work on both at the same time?
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2007/09/06, 12:02 PM Sounds like a question for your doctor, not an internet forum.
Mel4Short Posts: 59 Joined: 2007/06/29	2007/09/06, 12:25 PM OK, thanks.
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2007/09/08, 06:41 PM Or an occupational therapist... oh wait, that's me! Yes. Musculo-skeletal pain for dummies version is stretch what is tight, strengthen and shorten what is loose. However, with lumbar problems, even at L5, do not stretch the lower back. Instead, focus on calf, glute, and hamstring flexibility. The bend over and touch your toes stretch is poor and outdated. When stretching your hamstrings, make sure to keep good posture. -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Mortal by birth. Strongman by the grace of god. Blood Guts Sweat Chalk