pinpointing which muscle HURTS

abbadoodles
abbadoodles Member Posts: 2,618
edited June 2014 in Working on Your Fitness
pinpointing which muscle HURTS
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  • abbadoodles
    abbadoodles Member Posts: 2,618
    edited February 2008

    Is it possible to do this so that the right muscle can be exercised and/or worked on?  Who do you go to that can figure it out?  What credentials?

    There is some muscle in my lower back that is stiff, esp. in the morning when I get up.  It does not hurt or feel stiff unless I go to bend over to do something like pull on boots or pick things up.  I suspect something that attaches in the high hip area as that's where I feel the weakness.   I HATE this and want to make it go away.

    Tina

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  • purplemb
    purplemb Member Posts: 1,542
    edited February 2008

    Tina, I looked for a massage therapist,  highly trained, sports rehab, etc..so it can be done, but most likely you'll have to do your homework too... she happened to be a yoga instructor and gave me stretches to help..

    good luck..

    MB

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  • acgw
    acgw Member Posts: 286
    edited February 2008

    Tina,

    I suggest seeing a Physical Therapist. A PT is trained to look at movement dysfunction, muscle imbalances, areas of tightness and areas of weakness. We receive extensive training in biomechanics, exercise prescription and exercise physiology.

    To find a good PT ask family, friend, church buddies, etc....

    When you make an appointment ask about that PT's qualifications.  Find out if they are a manual therapist.  Don't get too hung up on the initials behind a name.  All PTs are licensed by the state in which they practice so as long as they have the initials PT (and this includes MPTs, DPTs, PT, MS, PT, PhD)  after their name, they are licensed to treat.  A good PT will spend a minimum of 45 minutes with you the first sesion and will see you for a minimum of 30 minutes in subsequent appointments.  

    If you decide to go this route and have any specific questions, PM me and I'll be glad to help.  

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