Recommendations for Locked Vertebrae?

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#1

Hello everyone,

Brief history: 41, male, work at a computer much of the day - history of low back problems, weak glutes - spend several hours a day meditating either lying down, or on a meditation stool. Been practicing yoga of one kind or another for 5 or 6yrs and lift weights. Loooooong history of quacks, physios and body workers --without exception an utter waste of time.

I have had several “locked” vertebrae in the middle of my back (just below the bottom of the shoulder blades). It doesn’t actually cause me that much trouble, but it can’t be good right? I recently started doing squats with just 20kg to work out some aches in my glutes (which works very well indeed!) and notice that my locked spine gets worse afterward. I figure it might be best to try and fix this before doing much more.

So… should I be doing forward or backward bends? Both? (twists are a given I guess) – Can anyone comment on a good approach to this problem?

Many thanks!

#2

I’ll comment but preface those comments by saying this will be very, very oversimplified. You’re asking about your spine, the very hub through which the nervous system routes and it’s not an “I guess I’ll futz around” proposition.

In this medium, the only thing I would advise (phsically) is traction of the spine. Squats, with a barbell will compress the spine and absolutely without doubt exacerbate the condition you mention.

Anything more would require my seeing your MRi and having a full intake with you in-person. Serious conditions, serious approaches.

gordon

#3

Find a "good’ specialist and see what they have to say… and I know that is not as easy as it sounds.

#4

i’m not sure that locked spine is… is it like fused vertebraes? but i’m convinces that carrying something heavier than your hands in your hands will compress the spine…and absolutely will cause some discomfort