LOWER BACK PUMPS

[jrs]

I've searched this and many curious people have had mixed opinions on the cause of this in the past. Now, after more time, do we know what this is?

If we know what the problem is, the solution will be easy.

Some say it's only orals. Stress on the kidneys. I'm using ONLY Test Propionate and this is happening to me.

I'm not talking a good pump from a workout. I mean a muscular pump so hard and so tight in your lower back that it hurts to stand up, hurts to walk, hurts to sit, and hurts to lay down. You want to go home but if you're tough enough that day, you finish all your scheduled sets.

NOT an injury. Happens on both sides only after exertion and feels exactly like a massive muscular "pump."

It's getting so bad it IS affecting my workouts so much that it's a wonder how I'm still making progress.

My guesses as to possible causes;

rapid weight gain causing muscular strain and tension
kidneys (somehow painful only when working out? i doubt it, but possible)
not strong enough to keep up with current weights in the gym
cramps like i frequently get cramps in all other body parts

 

[vadim_b1]

mineral and taurine deficiency

 

[chop]

i get the same thing every time i go over 200lbs. i'm 5'8" if i stay in the upper 190's im fine. i also have two heriated discs one bulging disc and degenerative disc disease. i have had many steriod epidurals with no real help it can be very fustrating always working around the pain. i aften think maybe its gear related since it always happens when im on but thats when i gain the most. and i have yet to find a doc with an answer other than pain medicine or surgury which is no guarantee. has anyone found a way around this ?

 

[Paul Bunyan]

It's mostly from water retention. I doubt you would have any kidney problems with test prop. Vadim's suggestion of a mineral and taurine deficiency is valid also. Try some magnesium and taurine before bed. It always helped me with cramping while I sleep.

PB

 

[JohnnyPro]

It's mostly from water retention. I doubt you would have any kidney problems with test prop. Vadim's suggestion of a mineral and taurine deficiency is valid also. Try some magnesium and taurine before bed. It always helped me with cramping while I sleep.

PB

I agree with the water retention theory. I find it very difficult to make it through a set of high rep (50) squats, and if I do I have trouble walking for about 15 minutes.