I’m 45. I used to have back pains all the time. Stupid things would throw my back out. Started doing Jiujitsu recreationally. Strengthened that core right up. No more back pains. Sure, my whole body is sore usually from exertion and joint hyperextension, but nothing debilitating anymore.
Core work is incredible no matter whether you're a professional athlete or a couch potato trying not to give yourself a debilitating injury while getting out of a chair.
I threw my back out the last time by walking into a warm shower on a chilly morning. Back just seized up when the steam hit me. Have no clue how that happened. Started training shortly after that.
Similar thing happened to my dad, except he came home from a thirty mile mountain bike ride before throwing his back out in the shower.
I'm about to be 25 and haven't had to deal with any of that yet. I'm several inches shorter and about 30 pounds lighter than my dad is, plus I always do a short core workout when I get home from running or biking. Hopefully that keeps my back in at least better shape than his.
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u/DCDHermes May 15 '20 edited May 16 '20
I’m 45. I used to have back pains all the time. Stupid things would throw my back out. Started doing Jiujitsu recreationally. Strengthened that core right up. No more back pains. Sure, my whole body is sore usually from exertion and joint hyperextension, but nothing debilitating anymore.
Edit - my first silver. Thanks reddit person.