Have you ever felt like your fitness goals are derailed due to injury? Same. I have had an ongoing injury in my low back. I had to take a week off recently to allow it to heal. I hated that I had to do that. It felt like the end of the world. But I decided to shift my mindset to prevent further injuries one day.

When I first injured it, I went to the ER thinking I had done something to my spine. Luckily, my spine is fine, but I get this pain in my lower back on the left side that shoots into my glutes. I have been dealing with this injury for about ten years and haven’t been doing much preventative care to keep it from acting up. I have not gone to the doctor again to determine this, but I think I had pulled a muscle that pinches the sciatica nerve, which still acts up when I move right. Most recently, I was mid-squat, and it was acting up, so I had to stop my workout and take some unplanned rest days. I hated that I had to do this. I wanted to keep up my workout routine. But I realized that I needed to do something different with my training and recovery to promote healing and prevent this same injury from acting up.

The most significant change that I have made is to move more intentionally. I need to strengthen my core and upper body to lower the risk of injury. It felt like a step back., but it was a sign that I needed that my training method was not working. Changing my approach to training can make the most significant difference long term.

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1. Go to the Doctor

   Okay, let’s get this out of the way right out of the gate. I am not a doctor or medical professional; this advice is based only on my experience. If you think your injuries are severe, please seek help from a medical professional. A doctor can ensure you are not dealing with anything serious that requires more attention to heal. A physical therapist can help you determine the best course of action that helps your injury heal and recover. Before returning to any physical activity after an injury, seek a medical professional’s help. Now that housekeeping is out, let’s get into my tips.

2. Rest

3. Alter your workouts

4. Listen to your body

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