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Yakk · 07-20-2005, 11:15 AM

In using one of those "pull weight machines"[1], I got a pain in my back. Right under & slightly spine-ward of my left shoulder-blade

It never seems to bother me, unless I use one of those "pull weight machines" -- I suspect I strained or tore something that is rarely used. Even doing the breast-stroke doesn't strain it at all. Is there any way I can self-diagnose what it the injury might be?

The problem doesn't seem to be going away. As a kind of therapy, I've been doing repeated low-intensity back exercise, and stopping if I feel a twinge.

I suppose I can go bug a physeotherapist, but that would require paperwork. ~_~

[1] A rowing-like machine where you pull a weight up as you pull on some handles. In this particular machine, the handles are futher-than-shoulder width apart, and travel along a defined arc.

07-20-2005, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Yakk Wehret Den Anfängen! Location: Ontario, Canada	Back Strained? In using one of those "pull weight machines"[1], I got a pain in my back. Right under & slightly spine-ward of my left shoulder-blade It never seems to bother me, unless I use one of those "pull weight machines" -- I suspect I strained or tore something that is rarely used. Even doing the breast-stroke doesn't strain it at all. Is there any way I can self-diagnose what it the injury might be? The problem doesn't seem to be going away. As a kind of therapy, I've been doing repeated low-intensity back exercise, and stopping if I feel a twinge. I suppose I can go bug a physeotherapist, but that would require paperwork. ~_~ [1] A rowing-like machine where you pull a weight up as you pull on some handles. In this particular machine, the handles are futher-than-shoulder width apart, and travel along a defined arc. __________________ Last edited by JHVH : 10-29-4004 BC at 09:00 PM. Reason: Time for a rest.