I feel good! That’s in the James Brown sense. I’m singing that! Don’t worry though, I won’t attach a sound file! ha!
Yesterday I felt pretty rough but towards the back end of the day my body got going and woke up and things got easier! It was about 4pm nearing the end of the day and my Brother in Arms rang “Are you coming training?” I needed a rest but he was persistent, so I went. Afterwards I felt like the hulk… but not so green and I didn’t walk around in ripped shorts. My body felt brilliant, I got a good night’s sleep till about 4am where I had to get up and get some Ibuprofen down me to calm my ribs down (I don’t usually take Ibuprofen but I am waiting for my trip to the Drs to get me some more Arcoxia). I slept for a couple more hours then jumped up to get my stretches done and off to work to earn some Sterling!
Today I feel really good. See! Told you it wouldn’t take long to get the happy, smiley Kenny back!
Stretches – THE Most important part of my day. Stretches are really important. Forgive me if this is old news to whoever reads this but for me it almost prepares my body for the day. Something I want to highlight is the importance of stretching the Hamstrings. “Ken, why do I need to stretch the hamstrings? I have an achy, tight back!” Here’s why….
Hamstring & Spine Anatomy
The lower back is acted upon by any of the muscles connected to the lower torso. For example, the abdominal muscles play a leading part in keeping the lower spine straight and any back exercise program must strengthen the abdominals.
The subject of this article, however, is stretching the back of the legs, or hamstring muscles, and how that helps prevent or help treat lower back pain.
It might not seem obviously necessary to stretch your legs in order to help your back, but let me explain why this is so.
The hamstring group of muscles, located at the back of the upper leg, are actually a group of three separate muscles. The top of these muscles are attached to the lower part of the pelvis, and the bottom of the hamstring muscles are attached to the lower leg bone just below the knee joint. The technical or anatomical names for the three hamstring muscles are semimembranosus, semitendinosus and biceps femoris.
Tight hamstrings tend to pull on the pelvis, as the top of the long hamstring is attached to the pelvis, so this causes a rounding of the lower back (Seen in the images below). Over time, this postural imbalance will lead to back pain.
I found the info on the Pelvis quite interesting and I constantly stretch out my hamstrings, even at work! Now, I am not saying this will help all but I cannot see it causing any harm if you try. If it works, bonus!
NOTE – Thank you to the website I took this from. I cannot find the link anymore as it was saved on my laptop for personal reference. If I find the website I will post the link.
Plans for the weekend? I am going to relax this weekend with the Lady. Next weekend I am camping and sea fishing, it’s going to be awesome! Post up what your plans are! Warner – You ballin’ this weekend?
Take it easy!
Ken
Ah dude, today is not so good. Even though the Humira injection is only a few days old, I’m still feeling a little creaky. This weekend is a bit nuts with coaching ball on Saturday and practice for the DC event on Sunday. Whoo! Might need to see Bruno tonight though
. Have a good weekend everyone!
Great post, Ken. Glad to see you on the site! Now if we could only get the ugly mug of Brian’s off your Corner….