Ok, so maybe I do have a final tomorrow that I have not started to study for and I happen to be blogging instead. But at least it is the last exam yah!
To reply to Dave: I'm almost 100% and I actually am back at the gym. Yesterday I had to use the rowing machine since all the treadmills were taken (I went at a busy time) and boy are my hip flexors tight!
To Kenn: This got me thinking about you using your rowing machine. I see why it might be hurting your back more since it really works the hip flexors. (sorry for the following nerdy comments) The psoas major muscles (major hip flexors) attach directly to the lower lumbar spine and by over-working these, you can actually be pulling the unstable vertebrae even more forward. But don't throw out the rowing machine just yet (or you can give it to Brent and I).... you can use it still but you need to balance it out with exercises that strengthen your back extensors and stretch your hip flexors. I plan to put together a series of custom exercises (with cool pictures) at my summer internship for you so you'll get that this summer or August at the latest. By the way, studies show that the pain can definitely be reduced with proper exercises.
Okay, now that you all know how nerdy I am I will finish my blog.
Now I get to study nerve conduction velocity testing and wound and burn care. So I think I'll eat lunch before I delve into those graphic pictures... yuck.
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