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crunch quesitons

3003girl3003girl member
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Whenever I do crunches or modifications my lower back KILLS. 

I'm doing 30 day shred level 2 now, and I have to stop during most of the ab circuits because of the back pain. 

I try to keep my belly button pulled to the ground, but I'm not sure if there is something I am doing wrong or... I don't know. I have always had this issue, even when I was VERY fit.

Help! 

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Re: crunch quesitons

  • NHRunnerNHRunner member
    I might talk to a physical therapist or a chiropractor to see if something is out of alignment, as they shouldn't be happening. 
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  • missheatherdawnmissheatherdawn

    Oh my gosh STOP immediately if you are still trying to do them. It sounds like you have diastasis recti. You can check for this very easily, just type it in your browser window and you will find out how. Doing crunches/sit ups etc will only make it worse.

     I have a mommy group and page on FB and I have been trying to spread the word about this because it seems so few moms have ever heard of it. Good luck to you!!! https://www.facebook.com/GetYourSexyBackMoms xo - Heather

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  • SandiaPinaMamaSandiaPinaMama member
    I second the recommendation for the chiro.  Good luck!

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  • 3003girl3003girl member
    Thanks ladies I didn't think it was normal. :/

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