- Dec 14, 2009
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Back problems in cheer are very common. For me, it always hurts after I jump or tumble. All that is is a lack of core muscle strength. So for anyone with back problems in cheat work them core muscles!
Icy hot patches are great help too. They've become my life.
You are 100% on the money! My daughter has had back pain for 3 years now (she is almost 14). We just started physical therapy and the doctor was amazed at how weak her core was. She said she's very flexible, but her muscles are being overworked due to a weak core. She's working on strengthening it now. I wonder if coaches know how to help athletes develop a strong core through excercises? It would seem to be a part of conditioning? Any coaches have thoughts on this?