Lower back pain

[scorpsteals]

Lower back pain

I sprained my lower back while playing tennis. Its not too bad but I have trouble bending. I can walk normally without pain. I need to get better for the weekends game. Any suggestions, exercises I can do to heal my injury faster.
Thanks.

 

[Liz Ward]

Re: Lower back pain

Which muscle did you sprain?

 

[scorpsteals]

Re: Lower back pain

I am not too sure what the muscle is called but it hurts me around my tailbone and a little above.

 

[Liz Ward]

Re: Lower back pain

I am afraid rest is all you can do.

If it is inflammed, ice it and take ibuprofen.

If it is not inflammed, heat it and mobilise it.

 

[scorpsteals]

Re: Lower back pain

Ok what can be done to strengthen my back muscles or make them flexible to avoid a similar injury in the future?

 

[Liz Ward]

Re: Lower back pain

It may help you to read http://www.simplycricket.net/my-injuries-t450.0.html , especially my very long post where I explain the side plank.