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great2bahokie
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Squats, leg presses and hamstring curls

When I started the squats...I did them with no added weight. Just a big fitness ball against the wall...and went through the motions. A few sets of 20 to 30 reps each. Gradually added weight to that routine...and eventually left the fit ball and went to traditional squats with the rack at the gym. Same level of caution with the other exercises. Very little weight at first...and just added over time. I was lucky. Everything responded well. But I still have to do that seated piriformis stretch after I run to keep the stiffness in check.
Posted: 09/07/2022 at 03:18 PM ET
(In response to this post by MP4VT2004)

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Anyone else here ever deal with SI joint pain and/or piriformis syndrome?
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 02:37 PM ET
I've found that Voltaren really helps with my periodic aches and pains.
MikeVT85 • 09/07/22 11:44 PM ET
I have the exact same issue
Spudnut • 09/07/22 06:04 PM ET
No kidding! I was just talking about that with a coworker.
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 06:11 PM ET
Innova
Spudnut • 09/07/22 06:30 PM ET
Are we still talking about back pain? TIC
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 06:35 PM ET
Lol!
Spudnut • 09/07/22 06:47 PM ET
Ha! Yes I can totally relate.
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 06:54 PM ET
I shall print this post
Spudnut • 09/07/22 07:00 PM ET
RF ablation fka rhizotomy
Vippie1 • 09/07/22 05:14 PM ET
Red wine, ibuprofen and stretching, in any order. I've had occasional
PhotoHokieNC • 09/07/22 03:43 PM ET
Thanks Photo - I remember you posting that graphic before...
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 03:47 PM ET
I've been able to cope with lower back & sciatic nerve issues doing those.
PhotoHokieNC • 09/07/22 03:56 PM ET
Don't know if chiropractic can help with that or not, but I've had some
coshokie • 09/07/22 03:22 PM ET
I've had SI issues in the past and chiropractic definitely helped**
Galenahokie • 09/08/22 09:00 AM ET
Well a quick google indicates they can. I'd find a good one and try that**
coshokie • 09/07/22 03:33 PM ET
Yeah, definitely considering a chiro. and/or acupuncture.**
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 03:51 PM ET
I've dealt with extreme lower back pain for about 16 years....
JoesterVT • 09/07/22 02:56 PM ET
Yeah that is pretty much my situation, too.
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 02:58 PM ET
Also try a DO that does manipulation and stretching.
calihokie • 09/07/22 06:33 PM ET
nope....the missus handles it...
JoesterVT • 09/07/22 03:09 PM ET
Yeah, that's exactly what I think my issues are, as well.
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 03:13 PM ET
One more thing
Spudnut • 09/07/22 06:53 PM ET
Got one of them...but haven't perfected the use yet. Will work on that.
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 06:55 PM ET
And a percussion gun.
Spudnut • 09/07/22 06:58 PM ET
Piriformis. Yes. Did it suck? Yes.
great2bahokie • 09/07/22 02:52 PM ET
Interesting, thanks. What kind of strength exercises do you do?**
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 02:55 PM ET
I'd find a gym with a reverse hyper machine and...
bluehokie • 09/08/22 10:45 AM ET
Squats, leg presses and hamstring curls ◄
great2bahokie • 09/07/22 03:18 PM ET
Interesting...no-weight squats seem to have really flared up my issues.
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 03:30 PM ET
Try lunges instead
Beerman • 09/07/22 03:45 PM ET
Thanks 👍**
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 03:52 PM ET
Tens unit**
Major Kong • 09/07/22 02:47 PM ET
...and turn it up to eleven?**
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 02:49 PM ET
No! He said TENS! Aren't you listening??? **
HokieGator • 09/07/22 03:43 PM ET
nein**
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 03:52 PM ET
As high as you can tolerate 220/221 whatever it takes.**
Major Kong • 09/07/22 02:54 PM ET
At this point I may be willing to try 480V/3ph. TIC**
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 02:56 PM ET
I prefer the SI swimsuit issue**
statmanfromHCyrs • 09/07/22 02:42 PM ET
The old version or the BW version? TIC**
MP4VT2004 • 09/07/22 02:43 PM ET
yes**
statmanfromHCyrs • 09/07/22 02:45 PM ET