So a couple of weeks ago I pulled a muscle in my back doing Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and took two weeks off and then I went for a run and immediately seized up.
I went to the Dr and they said that I’ll have to rest 4-6 weeks. Why is it so long compared to other muscles which get better in 2 weeks?
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Truth: They don’t take any longer. Your doc is being way overly cautious, possibly taking into consideration that you run and do BJJ (ie: maybe lay off rolling *hard* for… naw, 4 weeks is insane. 2 weeks). If anything, the fact that you use your spine for everything (you realize it when it’s hurt) means until it heals it will jab you at every head turn and cough.
I’m not a doc, but have worked in the exercise fields long enough to know if it’s a pull, go easy until it feels ok, go a little less easy, and ease back in letting pain be your guide.
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