The squat shoulder/elbow pain is standard for a lot of people with shoulder issues. Again, are you doing low or high bar?

The back thing could be bad. Is it a dull radiating pain off to the side?

It is a dull pain, and it is off to the side, like an inch off the spine.

I think you should have that checked out by a professional. When I've had that type of pain, it has been disc related.

Regular MDs usually suck at treating back injuries. I suggest finding a good chiropractor who also does ART. http://www.activerelease.com/providerSearch.asp

8/7

press

3x5x165

10x135,115,95

GHR
10x125,115
3x10x95

Easing back untill I can see someone about my lower back

8/11

Havent squatted in 9 days, longest I've gone in 1.7 years since starting SS. Still need to get some xrays done see whats going on, hopefully nothing. Prob do some squats tomorrow or saturday.

Bench

3x5x260
2x5x225
8x185

Not really too bad but definitely harder than last 260 day

Been eating milkshakes and burgers nonstop to get that 5 lbs I am going for, I think I might be there but who knows if ive lost muscle since I only worked out 3x in 10 days and they were all relatively light. I'm enjoying the time off from the gym for now.

I think you ought to suggest to whatever medical professional you see that you need an MRI.

Is the pain you are getting in your lower back fixed? can you put your finger on it and if so, do you feel a hard knot or bone under it? If you can locate it that way, it may be your SI joint and if so that is often related to a disc issue.

If you go to a dr. for an MRI they will probably first give you Nsaids if that doesnt work they will then likely refer you to physical therapy then, if that fails to correct your problem, they may go for the mri.

Regarding your shoulder and elbow hurting from squatting: Is it because you're putting weight on your arms when squatting?

The elbow kinda feels like tendinitis, it's like a muscle ache, and I did not feel it today on bench, also no shoulder pain.

Not surprised. Back really never was in too much pain either, but something is going on for sure.

8/15

frontsquatters
3x5x225

yep, couple awkward reps but not tough

pullthroughs
3x10x165
2x10x125

GHR
5x10x125

Press
2x5x165
5x155
2x10x115

chins
2x10

trying to force myself to pay attention to my tilty pelvis at all times. Hopefully this starts to improve as I get stronger in the right areas and used to correct posture, I'm paying attention to it when Im upright trying to keep my junk pushed as far out as possible

was a double post, till I learned how to embed video!

too much fun

8/16

bench
3x5x260
5x225

dips,chins,rows,pullthroughs

rdl
8x135,185,225

That jumprope video is awesome. That is all.

You can also embed youtube videos like this:

[youtube]62VASkbu1gw[/youtube]
for this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62VASkbu1gw

8/17

Frontsquatters
5x185,225
2x275

Press
4x165
5x165
5x135

8/18

rdl
5x135,185,225
2x3x275

Serious ache coming from my lower left back when I do these. same ache as when i squat or dl

bench
265x5,4,4
225x5
205x11
185x10

rows,arnold press

that track is def bomb fredd

identity festival sept 5 mandalay bay if anyones interested it will be a partay

get a little skrillex in here

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My schedule has been upside-down so I haven't made any appointments yet.

Fredd: Sick song

Khalyn: Stop doing stuff that aggravates it until you see someone. Any radiating pain, noticeable weakness or numb spots?

Mostly it's an ache when it gets aggravated. Little numbness too.

Skrillex

Can't wait to go see him in 3 months.

Numbness ain't ideal. Means there's some degree of nerve root compression. Though that it is not constant is a good sign.

If you go to a doc and they are competent they will likely do something like:

NSAIDs, pain relief if necessary, refer to PT for exercises (likely the McKenzie stuff)/manual treatment (myofacial release, etc), let the PT take charge as they have expertise in the area.

What is more likely to happen is you'll be sent for an xray (pointless), an MRI (pointless in the mild end of the spectrum as while it's nice to have a pretty picture it doesn't affect management) in addition to the above. There's also the option of a steroid injection later if things aren't improving.

What won't help you is continuing to squat, deadlift and romanian deadlift. There isn't really any positive to continuing with them at this point in time, a stupid moment of laxity could turn this from a probable slight bulge to a full blown disc flying across the room and splattering on the wall.

So basically the only thing to do is lay off.

Guess These 10lbs I added arent gonna come as handy as I thought.

one more tasty treat from the skrill

I can confirm - this is definitely possible. Its actually pretty easy to turn a bulging disc into a herniation.