Lat Injury?!

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Okay, a little background info, first of all.

I initially had an issue with my right lat a few months back. I thought it was mostly a “kink” in the back, as some would call it, and just sort of pushed through. Eventually, it didn’t give me any troubles.

Unfortunately, about two weeks ago, I got into an impromptu wrestling match with a co-worker. I walked away feeling the stinging sensation once again, in my right lat.

Now here’s the thing… Since I’ve re-aggravated the issue, I’ve done a “light” back day (immediately after it happened) and a ‘real’ back day, which includes heavy deadlifts and heavy pulling. Both workouts made it hurt… duh.

So basically, what the hell do I do?! Should I stop doing my back day all together until I figure out what the issue is and let it just heal? I won’t go to the doctor for this, I don’t have the money to pay for a visit.

It’s pretty tough to apply RICE principles to this injury, because of the awkward location. Foam rolling is pretty tough on it as well.

What’s really messed up is today, during my Chest + Arms I was at a cable tower doing something. I grabbed on to the main “pole” that the cables are attached to, and tried stretching my lats that way. This made them HURT LIKE HELL! I don’t get it.

So, I guess I’m not looking for an e-diagnosis as much as, anyone who’s experienced with this, has ideas to get through it, or any thoughts or help to offer whatsoever.

Thanks in advance, guys.

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[quote]SSC wrote:
Okay, a little background info, first of all.

I initially had an issue with my right lat a few months back. I thought it was mostly a “kink” in the back, as some would call it, and just sort of pushed through. Eventually, it didn’t give me any troubles.

Unfortunately, about two weeks ago, I got into an impromptu wrestling match with a co-worker. I walked away feeling the stinging sensation once again, in my right lat.

Now here’s the thing… Since I’ve re-aggravated the issue, I’ve done a “light” back day (immediately after it happened) and a ‘real’ back day, which includes heavy deadlifts and heavy pulling. Both workouts made it hurt… duh.

So basically, what the hell do I do?! Should I stop doing my back day all together until I figure out what the issue is and let it just heal? I won’t go to the doctor for this, I don’t have the money to pay for a visit.

It’s pretty tough to apply RICE principles to this injury, because of the awkward location. Foam rolling is pretty tough on it as well.

What’s really messed up is today, during my Chest + Arms I was at a cable tower doing something. I grabbed on to the main “pole” that the cables are attached to, and tried stretching my lats that way. This made them HURT LIKE HELL! I don’t get it.

So, I guess I’m not looking for an e-diagnosis as much as, anyone who’s experienced with this, has ideas to get through it, or any thoughts or help to offer whatsoever.

Thanks in advance, guys.[/quote]

Stop doing stuff that aggravates it… I’ll leave the rest to BBB and co.

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I know this thread is dead but, i actually got the SAME injury on my right lat and i dont know what the hell to do, i can deadlift and do everything but when setting up for the deadlift when my shoulders blades arent pulled back it hurts like hell, i mean i can deadlift and do everything but the pain doesn`t go away.

I went to the doctor and she said to continue lifting, but it just bothers me.

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[quote]kaisermetal22 wrote:
I know this thread is dead but, i actually got the SAME injury on my right lat and i dont know what the hell to do, i can deadlift and do everything but when setting up for the deadlift when my shoulders blades arent pulled back it hurts like hell, i mean i can deadlift and do everything but the pain doesn`t go away.

I went to the doctor and she said to continue lifting, but it just bothers me.[/quote]

I think you should try a chiro. One visit might be all you need.

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Keep on lifting dude.

Find a tennis ball, and put it at the spot where it hurts on a wall and press the fuck out of it with your back. Do that and also roll it around (while pressing) your back against the wall in the area. Repeat a couple times a day.

Foam rolling is basically the same thing, if that helps, but I found a tennis ball to be much more accurate in finding the area of pain. This is because your back nerves are more spread-out, which means it’s harder to localize wehere the pain may be originating from.