Comments on: Low Back Pain – An Inside Look at the Spine http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/ Hybrid Strength & Conditioning - Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton Personal Trainer - Sports Performance - Fitness Trainer Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:02:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Dan http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1538 Dan Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:05:02 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1538 I have only been training athletes for about 4,347 hours, so I'm not quite as experienced as some in the field, but to restrict the body in any normal plane of movement is a really backward way of thinking about training. It's crucial to remember that not everything works for everybody, and a blanket theory is never the way to go. I have only been training athletes for about 4,347 hours, so I’m not quite as experienced as some in the field, but to restrict the body in any normal plane of movement is a really backward way of thinking about training. It’s crucial to remember that not everything works for everybody, and a blanket theory is never the way to go.

]]> By: Brandon http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1484 Brandon Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:10:58 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1484 Sounds like something we've been hearing for some time. I'd be interested to see how the human spine reacts to these same forces in vitro. I'm not a "pigologist," but I would imagine the stresses imposed on a quadrupedal animal is much different than an upright human spine??? Looking forward to Nick's response. Sounds like something we’ve been hearing for some time. I’d be interested to see how the human spine reacts to these same forces in vitro. I’m not a “pigologist,” but I would imagine the stresses imposed on a quadrupedal animal is much different than an upright human spine??? Looking forward to Nick’s response.

]]> By: Sdam77 http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1479 Sdam77 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:21:28 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1479 Satpal: In regards to Westside Barbell not having herniations...WRONG! Louie Simmons has had numerous back surgeries for disc herniation. No need to bash Mark Young. As with everything there are exceptions to the rule. I know people who have smoked well into their 90's with no occurence of cancer. Does that mean smoking isn't dangerous? same with squatting. Satpal: In regards to Westside Barbell not having herniations…WRONG! Louie Simmons has had numerous back surgeries for disc herniation. No need to bash Mark Young. As with everything there are exceptions to the rule. I know people who have smoked well into their 90′s with no occurence of cancer. Does that mean smoking isn’t dangerous? same with squatting.

]]> By: jon http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1478 jon Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:56:24 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1478 The "I've done it and haven't been hurt" rationale really isn't a very good one is it? Really - most people who drive drunk don't hurt anybody - does that mean it's a good idea? The “I’ve done it and haven’t been hurt” rationale really isn’t a very good one is it? Really – most people who drive drunk don’t hurt anybody – does that mean it’s a good idea?

]]> By: Ad http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1475 Ad Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:57:04 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1475 I am very familiar with Stuart McGill’s books and his studies. The best thing I have done to keep my back in mint condition is to keep my pelvis aligned by periodicaly doing very simple muscle-energy techniques. Read “The Malalignment Syndrome”. This has allowed me to squat heavier, deeper, and without soreness the following days. This book is far better than McGill’s because he doesn’t address this significant issue. I will have to get that book. Thanks. I am very familiar with Stuart McGill’s books and his studies.

The best thing I have done to keep my back in mint condition is to keep my pelvis aligned by periodicaly doing very simple muscle-energy techniques. Read “The Malalignment Syndrome”.
This has allowed me to squat heavier, deeper, and without soreness the following days.

This book is far better than McGill’s because he doesn’t address this significant issue.

I will have to get that book. Thanks.

]]> By: Mike T Nelson http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1474 Mike T Nelson Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:57:14 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1474 Excited to see the rest! We must watch out for Canadians though (hehehe). In all seriousness, Mark has great stuff. I will refrain from a tyrant about pain physiology until I read the follow up post. Rock on Mike T Nelson PhD(c) Excited to see the rest! We must watch out for Canadians though (hehehe). In all seriousness, Mark has great stuff.

I will refrain from a tyrant about pain physiology until I read the follow up post.

Rock on
Mike T Nelson PhD(c)

]]> By: nick http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1471 nick Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:22:23 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1471 Jack, Great comments! I do use some "rounded" back movements for specific, uninjured clients. Why? - because back flexion is normal to daily life and sport. That said, I keep the loads around 10% of BW or less when allowing my clients to round. I never do high load lifts w/o maintaining a lordodic curve throughout the movement. Stay tuned for the next post later this week! Coach N Jack,

Great comments!

I do use some “rounded” back movements for specific, uninjured clients. Why? – because back flexion is normal to daily life and sport.
That said, I keep the loads around 10% of BW or less when allowing my clients to round.

I never do high load lifts w/o maintaining a lordodic curve throughout the movement.

Stay tuned for the next post later this week!

Coach N

]]> By: nick http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1470 nick Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:18:10 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1470 JIm, Thanks for your comments! I think you'll like my comments in opposition to Mark's videos in the next post. Stay tuned! Coach N JIm,

Thanks for your comments!

I think you’ll like my comments in opposition to Mark’s videos in the next post.

Stay tuned!

Coach N

]]> By: nick http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1469 nick Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:16:06 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1469 Of course bro! We always keep things respectful and classy!.. The way it should be! Coach N Of course bro! We always keep things respectful and classy!.. The way it should be!

Coach N

]]> By: nick http://nicktumminello.com/2010/02/low-back-pain-an-inside-look-at-the-spine/comment-page-1/#comment-1468 nick Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:14:38 +0000 http://nicktumminello.com/?p=1311#comment-1468 Great comments! I think you will like what I have to say in the next post about studying Pig spines. It will be posted this week. So, check back soon! Coach N Great comments!

I think you will like what I have to say in the next post about studying Pig spines.

It will be posted this week. So, check back soon!

Coach N

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