Lifting heavy weights causes lower back pain:

I am Sharath and I am 25 years old I have been suffering from back pain since 6 months and this happened due to heavy weight lifting in gym I have been taking medicines since a month do not see any change need suggestions thank you.

Ligament sprains or muscle strains are a common cause of lower back pain that result from exercising, lifting heavy weights or making moves in an unexpected way.



When a backache is due to lifting heavy weight it is many times known as 'weight lifters back'. This condition tends to happen commonly when your physical conditioning is poor or the muscles supporting the lower back are weak. Other factors like poor posture, excess weight, lifting incorrectly or being tired can also contribute to this condition. A proper diagnosis is essential for your condition since you are suffering from back pain since six months and it is not responding to any medications.



Consult a specialist for some physical exams, x-rays or other imaging tests to confirm that your problem is not too severe.

Have a balanced meal including all the five food groups to maintain a healthy body weight and exercise regularly. Certain stretching and muscle strengthening exercises can help ease your pain. Light aerobic exercises like walking and swimming may help strengthen muscles and improve general fitness.



Some muscle strengthening exercises include abdominal curls and pelvic tilts. Specific stretching exercises like knee-to-chest stretch, sitting leg stretch and hip and quadriceps stretch may increase back pain in some, so do these exercises carefully. As a thumb rule, stop any exercise that causes an increased back pain. Repeat the comfortable exercises for back pain till the back muscle is mildly (not completely) fatigued. Consult your specialist before starting any exercises.

Besides exercising, maintaining a good posture while sitting and standing to reduce the stress on back muscles is important. Avoid slouching and adjust chair seats according to your height. Use a pillow behind your back if the chair doesn’t support the back. Avoid standing or sitting in one position for long hours; if this is unavoidable then make sure to change your position frequently to reduce stress on your injured back. Massages, application of heat and cold compresses may also be helpful to reduce pain.

Learn to lift the weights correctly in future to prevent back injury. Bend the knees enough so that the arms are in level with the object to be lifted.



Use legs, not the back to lift heavy objects and carry heavy objects close to the body as lifting them over your head may increase your risk for back injury. Involve yourself in mild activity and avoid complete bed rest unless your condition is too severe.