That was stupid- Now what?

Hey ladies! I could use whatever you have got- cookies, hugs, advice...So, bored with my core exercises the other day at the gym, (I follow NROLW, but have to mix up the core stuff. I hate core!) I climbed up on to the roman chair. A couple hourse later, my lower back hurt. It's been days, and it still hurts. I'm following all the usual at home advice, but I'm a little freaked out- I'm training for a metric in early April, and am already behind on my miles due to a crazy work schedule. I cross train with weights and running, but can't seem to get the miles in due to rain, or bosses. I'm in pretty good overall shape, I'm just concerned about falling farther behind.

If it's still really bad, I'll go to the doc on Tuesday, but honestly, I don't think there's much he can do, and being an uninsured person, I avoid the doctor. X rays are expesive!

I'm hoping this back thing only lasts a couple days. I think it's just some swelling, and maybe some aggravation to a previously sustained injury. Do you have any thoughts to getting me back on my feet asap?

Lie on your stomach 5 minutes. Better, worse, same afterwards?
Prop up onto your elbows 5 minutes. Better, worse, same afterwards?
Do a cobra 10 times. Better, worse, same afterwards?

You probably distorted a disc, and if you can find the motion that shoves it back into place you'll be fine. You just have to keep shoving it back until it stays that way.

Playing with extension motions is free, and at the very least gives you a little info about the behaviour of your back. Remember, it's how you feel AFTERWARDS that matters. Cobra might feel kinda squeaky as you move the spine, but if you feel better afterwards, then it was a good thing. 60% of grumpy backs due to discs respond to extension. 40% don't. PM me if you don't feel any better even after 10 cobras. (not that the pain will be gone... wouldn't that be nice! but that the back feels at all better or moves any better, even if only for a little while)