stick lie cause back pain?

[DINO 0]

I just got the afinegenov xn 10. The stick I have been using is the warrior draper. I got off the ice and my lower back was hurtin me, never does usually. CUT same size, is this possible and will you get used to it or should I lengthen the stick. thanks.

[Chadd 916]

It's not the stick, it's your posture. I thought the lie was roughly the same on those blades as well.

[CTK30 0]

Pain or soreness?

[raygunpk 0]

I just cut my stick and went to a drop in session once, my back was spasmed like crazy.

[DINO 0]

soreness then pain. the new stick is a half inch shorter.

[bigsnake76 2]

Cold be a weak core. Do some situps

[Jackal_17 0]

Changing the length of your stick or even sometimes the lie could cause you to change your skating posture (in your case lowering your centre of gravity). Your back muscles maintain your posture and might not be used to it, have to work extra hard, produce more lactic acid, more muscle fibers break down, which leads to the spasm, soreness and pain.

Alternatively, you may have certain parts of your legs/core that are weaker and the change in posture leads to your back having to compensate for that part, which again, has to work extra hard.

[raygunpk 0]

Should you be doing situps or lower back exercises?

[Hockeydog 8]

Both. ab muscles help support lower back muscles. If you don't have any back issues you could do some hyper extensions for your back. Also doing squats or lunges while holding a light weight or dowel directly overhead with arms extended help train your core to maintain correct posture while in a skating position. Make sure you concentrate on keeping correct posture while doing these. The weight is not important here.

[Jackal_17 0]

Both. ab muscles help support lower back muscles. If you don't have any back issues you could do some hyper extensions for your back. Also doing squats or lunges while holding a light weight or dowel directly overhead with arms extended help train your core to maintain correct posture while in a skating position. Make sure you concentrate on keeping correct posture while doing these. The weight is not important here.

Definitely not a doctor but from my physiotherapist, RICE it, and possibly follow the recommendation of hockeydog depending on your physical condition. Gradually increase the weight and/or repetition after 1 or 2 sessions if you feel any improvement.

I also find biking helps. Biking is low impact on your knees and back while strengthening your quads, and glute muscles (your butt muscles).

Finally a wobble board might help as well. Doing exercises on it or just standing on it would help strengthen your core and lower part of your body.

Any questions or setbacks, consult your family physician or physiotherapist.