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Squats and Pain
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» reebok - Is this normal? I am 5ft6inches tall (or short), 169lbs, Female with a fair % of bodyfat. Been training with weights for 8 months.I have a question about the pain I suffer when doing squats. I have only been doing these for about 5-6 weeks in a new program. I am squatting 30kgs (not much I know). When I go down into the squat I get significant pain where the leg meets the torso. Kinda in the joint I guess. I continue but I can't hold at parallel and end up going down beyond parallel, almost to the ground mainly due to the pain. When I am finished I don't feel the pain anymore and I don't suffer in that area the next day. Am I trying to lift too heavy for my ability? Could my technique be causing this? Do you think I may have damaged something in that area? Hmmm, lots of questions that are probably hard to answer without seeing me do them huh? Well I will leave it to you to mull over, thanks for any help you may be able to provide. Beck... -- posted by reebok » MattD_2 - Like always, it's very hard to tell for sure when I'm not ther Like always, it's very hard to tell for sure when I'm not there to see your perform the squat in real life. Quite frankly, it could be anything from some kind of flaw in your form to you having a genetical disadvantage, i.e. placement of joint insertions causing you to "squeeze" something in spite of good form.Two suggestions: Have someone videotape you from a few different angles when you do the squats. Then compare to how it's supposed to be done by the book, so to speak. The other option is to hire a PT. Tell him your problem, and with a snap of the fingers it becomes HIS problem. ;) As for my absence lately ... My internet connection have been *VERY* insecure lately, so please bear with me. -- posted by MattD_2 » Dysan - Squats and Pain hi there beck ~i have had many similar experiences with my squats, till i found that it was due to a bad form ... what i could suggest is that you have another look at your form while you are doing the squats. Maybe you can even get somebody to help you out Keep going at it - ! Good luck and happy pumping -- posted by Dysan » ucapt13 - Re: Is this normal? In response to message posted by reebok:Like the other guys have said it may be form, but based on what you are saying I don't think so. I am a physical therapist (not important, but just don't want you to think I am pulling this out of back section) and it sounds like one of two things or both may be your problem. You may have some degenerative changes in your hip (osteoarthritis). It could also be one of a group of problems known as pelvic dysfunction. The most common of this group is a pelvic torsion, but also includes pubic shear, inominate shear, and sacral torsions. All of these problems are more common in women who have had children. Being overweight, you said you had a significant bodyfat%, can also contribute to this problem. Evaluation and treatment of these problems is not rocket science, but is kind of extensive to try to determine over the internet. Treatment effectiveness is excellent for pelvic dysfunction if you find a PT with good manual therapy skills (chiropractors do this to, but I don't recommend it because they seem to only manipulate the joint and forget about the exercises that are going to prevent the problem from recurring.) As we all know, arthritic problems can be a real pain in the #$%@. Good luck to you. -- posted by ucapt13 » kachayazhelozo - hip pain and squats Hi!I hope somebody might be able to give advice. I've been squatting moderately heavy since my teens but I'm now 37. I suffer from chronic pain in my hips and also pain in the knees. I'm actually considering laying off squats for a time. Now the funny thing is my hip pain is 10 times worse in Summer when it's hot. It's also inclined to disappear totally when I'm abroad. One lady suggested I may have an allergy to something since I can squat heavy abroad with virtually no pain. In the U.K., however, I feel as stiff as a board like I need an oil-can. It's awful. Moreover, my hip pain seems to be worsened by lactic acid build-up after a work-out. I feel real aching in the leg biceps and buttocks. Please can someone offer any advice? I tried cod liver oil, Devil's claw, glucosamine without success. Thanks for listening. -- posted by kachayazhelozo » nkrhuge - Re: Is this normal? Your squatting technique, possibly incorrect. The right way will make your legs burn like hell, and the soroness will last for 3 to 4 days. You mentioned that you don't feel soroness after that?? Try imaginary squatting before using real weight, to visualize the effect of weight to your leg.-- posted by nkrhuge » nkrhuge - Re: Is this normal? Your squatting technique, possibly incorrect. The right way will make your legs burn like hell, and the soroness will last for 3 to 4 days. You mentioned that you don't feel soroness after that?? Try imaginary squatting before using real weight, to visualize the effect of weight to your leg. Mail me if you need more information about it.-- posted by nkrhuge » yogix1 - Re: Is this normal? In response to message posted by reebok:first thing i would see a doctor if everything is clear there try a few things such as strapping the area changing feet and leg positions making sure u r warmed up properly and if that doesn't work change 2 leg presses -- posted by yogix1
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