Hurt my back lifting a 210 !

[belgabass]

I went to a jam yesterday, Got ready to load my rig ( 2 210 musicman HD and an ampeg pf 500). I bent over to pick up one of the cabs (65 pounds) and bam. I'm 43 and it's the first time I've really hurt my back, sucks !
The irony is the amp is only 11 pounds, 500 watts....great.
Next time I'll ask for help....

 

[baileyboy]

It's not the weight of the object so much as it is not using your knees to crouch down to pick the cab up. Hey, I've thrown my back out picking up a carton of milk. Once you hit your 40s it's all about technique. Feel better.

 

[Jarrett]

Dang man, that sucks. I'm 40 with a bad back since 20. Just bought some SWR Golight 2x10 cabs (38lbs) to help with that sort of thing.

 

[jkramer5]

It's not the weight of the object so much as it is not using your knees to crouch down to pick the cab up. Hey, I've thrown my back out picking up a carton of milk. Once you hit your 40s it's all about technique. Feel better.

Yep, I just turned 47, long gone are the days of just reaching down and grabbing something. Pretty much anything at floor level is my enemy and has been for a few years.

 

[Epidrake]

Be careful. I already had back surgery and I don't want it again. Lifting properly is key but it's still better to get help. Feel better. I found that laying on my back and using ice packs and alternating with heat packs helped me the most.

 

[Chebass88]

If you have access to weights (at your gym / garage / etc.), learn the proper technique for deadlifting and practice it regularly. Not that you have to be able to lift twice your bodyweight, but once you know how to lift heavy weights properly (and condition your body to know how), you would be surprised at how light equipment can be.

That said, I hope you feel better.

 

[belgabass]

Thanks for the kind words, going to lay down now.

 

[duff beer]

If you have access to weights (at your gym / garage / etc.), learn the proper technique for deadlifting and practice it regularly. Not that you have to be able to lift twice your bodyweight, but once you know how to lift heavy weights properly (and condition your body to know how), you would be surprised at how light equipment can be.

That said, I hope you feel better.

Exactly. I'll be 50 soon and can deadlift 350 for reps and bench 250. Hauling gear is always easy, and my shoulder never gets tired from a 10 pound bass hanging off it all night.

 

[henry2513]

I stopped lifting heavy weights because essentially what you are teaching your muscles to do when you lift heavy is opposite of the dexterity & independence your fingers are going to need to develop.

I've noticed my playing more fluid now.

 

[oddworx]

Sorry bout your pain. I just wretched the left side of my mid back 15 minutes ago. I retrieving my peavey 410 out of the back of my a4 (small back seat) and did a little twist. I may go back to a 115.....

 

[Thaos627]

lol sorry but i cant help but laugh. im only in my 20's but i put wheels on the bottom of my vintage trace elliot 300 watt 1x15 cab. i rarely have to lift it and when i do its only inches. RICE... rest, ice, compress, elevate

 

[firefighta115]

Ha ha. I feel you bro. Go get 800mg of ibuprofen, ice, a change of underpants, and rest your back. Feel better.

 

[brenner182]

lol you're old.

just kidding man. hope ya feel better.

 

[duff beer]

I stopped lifting heavy weights because essentially what you are teaching your muscles to do when you lift heavy is opposite of the dexterity & independence your fingers are going to need to develop.

That's a myth...there is no reason that someone can't be strong and have dexterity at the same time.

 

[SeaBassSteve]

That's a myth...there is no reason that someone can't be strong and have dexterity at the same time.

Indeed. It just requires more training time. You need to spread the training out and focus say 2 days on low intensity high reps and 2 days high intensity low reps. It's also good todo natural movements.

 

[Chebass88]

That's a myth...there is no reason that someone can't be strong and have dexterity at the same time.

You also might have to set your bass up with about 1/16 in relief at the 7th fret and 9/64" string height at the last fret, but it works!

 

[steveksux]

Welcome to middle age. I've thrown my back out putting on a pair of socks before.

But I'm not the kind of guy that's going to live his life in fear of wearing socks. You have to get right back on that horse that threw ya....

Randy

 

[klejst]

In all joking I am not sure what is funnier, your overall story of hurting your back due to a 2x10, or asking for help with a 2x10. I do hope you are alright though.

 

[oniman7]

I'm 15 and weigh 110 pounds. Not a bit of muscle on me. I've pulled things in my back and groin lifting my 75 pound Acoustic 115. I can lift it, but if I'm being lazy and don't watch what I'm doing, something ends up sore the next day. Time to look into lighter weight neodymium cabs, it seems. Or a gym. But that would take away from my practice time.

 

[Bredian]

GK MB 115 combo - 35 lbs, 200 watts. and folks think I'm a stud when I carry it around with one hand!!! Prior GK backline 112 in the 40 lb range - I use a hand truck. Plenty of bottom and power for even a street party (80%) with my active bass. Toying with getting a complementary direct line cabinet - another 30 lbs. I'm really impressed with the new amp/cabinet designs.

But I hear ya. Broke down the gig Sat night using a borrowed Fender Rumble 100 - 60 lbs and only 100 watts, had to load 2 guitar amps, PA head and speakers - I was a little stiff in the morning. Fortunately the gig was an "unplugged" MTV style party...... so the Fender Twins were left home.