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#148119 - 07/22/07 10:42 PM Re: Back Problems [Re: ]
rratex Registered: 09/30/04 Loc: Houston, TX	A strong core will help alleviate some of your problems. Make certain that you perform exercises to strengthen your abs as well as your lower back muscles. After rehearsal, soak in some epson salt and hot water. _________________________ Ronnie Alexander Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Drumline 77-81 Bayou City Blues Senior Drum & Bugle Corps 2002-2003 Gulf Coast Sound Drum & Bugle Corps Drumline 2003- Kappa Kappa Psi Life Member (Pledged Gamma Omega Chapter Spring 1979)
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#148120 - 07/28/07 04:30 PM Re: Back Problems [Re: ]
basschick_sara Registered: 06/08/06 Loc: Missouri CIty, Texas	Pilates. Seriously. I know, it sounds fruity, but pilates is really the perfect training for anyone with back problems. Pilates focuses on strengthening your core, which will in turn help you have better posture and to stand more correctly with a drum on. And, it's pretty cheap to do. Despite what the workout tapes will tell you, you don't need a fancy yoga mat or anything. All you really need is a flat surface. You can pick up pilates tapes almost anywhere pretty cheaply. If you're still hanging on to the stone ages, you can probably pick up a VHS for like $2. _________________________
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#148121 - 07/29/07 12:34 AM Re: Back Problems [Re: basschick_sara]
DixieDrummerGrl Registered: 12/19/04 Loc: Auburn University	I really agree with what Sara said. Last summer when I was marching, I did yogalates... haha, yeah. I was carrying a 24 inch bass, so it wasn't killing my back anyway. _________________________ 2006
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#148122 - 07/29/07 12:39 PM Re: Back Problems [Re: rratex]
Dragon150043 Registered: 11/15/05 Loc: Corona, California	Quote: A strong core will help alleviate some of your problems. Make certain that you perform exercises to strengthen your abs as well as your lower back muscles. After rehearsal, soak in some epson salt and hot water. This is what I was going to say. This is 100% correct. You cant rely on just your back. You need to focus on your abs just as much as you focus on your back. The brace is a great Idea ontop of some great ab excersizes. But ultimately, its gonna happen no matter what. So just try to find way to help your back out after rehersals for some temporary relief. But you are in a pretty intense sport. lol so it'll be hard. _________________________ Do you miss DLPN? If so, go to showB4theshow.com ! It's new and needs your support! Excellence is the willingness to be caught learning. - Me
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#148123 - 07/31/07 02:29 PM Re: Back Problems [Re: Dragon150043]
Anonymous Unregistered	I survived. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe I was just a vagina last year when I was marching snare =]
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#148124 - 07/31/07 05:17 PM Re: Back Problems [Re: ]
basschick_sara Registered: 06/08/06 Loc: Missouri CIty, Texas	Quote: I survived. It actually wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. You'll eventually build up a tolerance to the weight. I'm barely 5'3", and I march a 22". It was a lot at first, and I didn't think I could handle it, but it eventually became a lot easier. It probably wont ever stop hurting while you actually have the drum on, but at least you'll be able to walk with ease afterwards. _________________________
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