Strength Training, Swimming, Cat Scans, and Physical Therapy?

Right now i have been focusing on strength training and swimming.  Seems cycling and running are just beating my hips up to much, even in very small doses.  I went back to strength training at Body Solutions (http://www.bodysolutionsinc.com/home) in Voorhees NJ with Rich Pohler, where we have been focusing on building over all strength.  I feel great, but recently have been having some abdominal pain.  Now my nephrology (kidney) doctors said it could be hernia or scar tissue from all the surgeries i have had.  Well a few Dr visits and cat scan latter, nothing showed.  I was telling all this to owner of Body Solutions Dr. Steve Young and he did a few assessments and found a solution.  Believe it or not it was my back!  Below i posted Steve's thoughts on the matter and what he prescribed.

Thanks Steve! 

Steve's thoughts on my abdominal pain and what caused it.

"In depth analysis of the biomechanics behind the movements and positions that exacerbate your pain led to a specific pattern. That pattern consisted of increased pressure in the Lumbar spine in a flexion biased position. To test that condition, I positioned your spine in extension to see if there would be symptom relief. That test was positive. The combination of both leads to the conclusion that your previous suggested diagnosis of myofascial adhesions and muscles tightness was incorrect. The correct diagnosis should have been a discogenic disease in the Lumber spine. With the placement of your pain, it would be the L3 disc. This approach to the correct diagnosis of the spine is based on Robin McKenzie's research.

The prescription to resolve the problem consists of two phases. Phase one includes stretches and positions to alleviate the disc's faulty position problem. The extension pressure from the prescribed exercises help that happen. Phase two includes stabilizing the pelvis and Lumber spine. That included a progression of exercises based on Stuart McGill's research.

The cause of the problem is most likely a combination of the bed rest AND your preexisting postural dysfunction. Having increased Thoracic kyphosis, protracted scapulae, and a weakened/stiff back is dangerous especially if you combine that type of build with prolonged sitting"

Dr Steve Young
Owner
Body Solutions
http://www.bodysolutionsinc.com/home

Happy Training everyone!
Coach Jason