Back injury *safe*
 

Was at Karate yesterday evening and we were doing break falls onto crash mats, i did a side break fall and side kick..(kinda hard to explain) and rolled off the mat and got up and realised my back hurt, kinda like period cramps but in my back (which i don't usually get in my back)...anyway i didn't tell my sensei last night cos i didn't want to make a fuss but it still hurts today so i was hoping for some advice.

*sorry for posting again so ssoon*

hmm back injuries can be difficult. Idealy you would need an examination.
You could possiblygo to your local NHS walk in centre fo a check up. Failing that perhaps speak to your GP.
If you get any tingling or numbness in any of your limbs you should go to A&E right away.
Also avoid sitting in hot baths for prolonged periods of time as this can put extra strain on the nerves in your back.

Take care
Kim

okay thanks..it feels a lot better today just a bit achey

It may be that you've pulled or strained a muscle (if you fall unexpectedly this can happen as your muscles instinctively tense up) in which case some gentle stretches may also help, but as Kim said, A&E is your best bet if the pain gets worse or you experience any tingling or numbness.

Em x

It probably is just a muscle strain especcially if it feels like cramping but the reasons for this could be serious especcially as it came on quickly so its best to at least see a GP about it. I've got muscular back problems and have had for six years now and its not nice so yeah, get yourself sorted out (not that I'm trying to say you'll have a bad back for 6 yrs or anything... mines not an injury (well not an obvous one anyway!))

Yeah i went to training last night and it was okay, just twinged a bit when i was bowing. Thanks guys