Lower back pain?

Hi Everyone, My name is Sarah and I just recently came back to swimming (about 3 weeks ago) after a couple years break. (I am 27). After the first week of swimming in the local Masters program, I started to develop lower back pain. The pain got so bad that I can no longer swim...I saw my doctor and they told me that it is a muscle strain... Has anyone else delt with lower back pain? How long was it before you started to feel better?:confused: LOL Sarah, I'm in full spasm due to disc issues right now! I feel your pain! I would reccomend resting up, taking some pain meds and maybe muscle relaxers or NSAIDS. Heat the area to ease tension then Ice to take down inflammation. Always end with Ice. You should be up and going soon...just work in gently. Question did you use a pull buoy in your masters class? I found this adds pressure to the lower back and so I don't over do it with a pull buoy. Lastly if resting doesn't help get a sports or back doc to check it out...Feel better soon. Rich

Hi Everyone, My name is Sarah and I just recently came back to swimming (about 3 weeks ago) after a couple years break. (I am 27). After the first week of swimming in the local Masters program, I started to develop lower back pain. The pain got so bad that I can no longer swim...I saw my doctor and they told me that it is a muscle strain... Has anyone else delt with lower back pain? How long was it before you started to feel better?:confused: LOL Sarah, I'm in full spasm due to disc issues right now! I feel your pain! I would reccomend resting up, taking some pain meds and maybe muscle relaxers or NSAIDS. Heat the area to ease tension then Ice to take down inflammation. Always end with Ice. You should be up and going soon...just work in gently. Question did you use a pull buoy in your masters class? I found this adds pressure to the lower back and so I don't over do it with a pull buoy. Lastly if resting doesn't help get a sports or back doc to check it out...Feel better soon. Rich