Can I do Crossfit if I have Back Pain?
Dec 21, 2016
Many people who suffer from chronic back pain want to know whether they should engage in certain physical activities. We’re going to talk about one such activity in this article – Crossfit. Is it a good idea to do Crossfit or some other intensive exercise program if you have back pain? That’s our topic for this article.
Whether or not you can do Crossfit or the extent to which you can exercise depends heavily on the root cause of your back pain. Sometimes engaging in physical activity can decrease back pain. But other spinal conditions and injuries may be exacerbated by intense exercise.
If participating in Crossfit or some other physical activity makes your back pain even worse, you should stop. But that doesn’t mean you should hole up and avoid all physical activity! Some pain goes away on its own given time, while other types of chronic pain are long-lasting and require a proactive treatment approach.
Your pain shouldn’t stop you from doing the things you love to do. If your pain is preventing you from engaging in physical activities like Crossfit, it’s time to take steps to manage your pain. A skilled pain management physician can work with you to get to the bottom of what’s causing your pain, and develop a treatment plan that works with your particular needs.
The board-certified pain management specialists at Advanced Spin & Pain Clinics of MN are experienced at treating all types of acute and chronic pain – whether from an injury or a pre-existing condition. Our Minnesota pain doctors have been providing pain management care for over two decades in the Twin Cities. We provide a wide variety of treatments to relieve pain – from prescription pain medication to regenerative medicine injections. Contact us today at our Edina pain clinic to set up your appointment with one of our doctors and get back on the road to a pain free life!