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Back Pain Treatment, Prevention and Insights from Leading Spine Expert Dr. Stuart McGill #346

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The Relationship Between Body Size, Training, and Bone Strength

The ability to rotate more as a gymnast can lead to injuries. Different sports require different body types. Sit-ups can stress the spine and cause injuries. The record holder for sequential sit-ups has a slender spine that can withstand the bending. The size of the vertebra is linked to its strength. Men can withstand more load due to their larger size. Training also plays a role in increasing strength. Micro fractures from heavy training take time to recover, with power lifters needing more time than bodybuilders. Strong men and women scaffold in new ions of bone over five days. Sclerotic bone is an adaptation from years of training. Bone size does not necessarily mean bone density or strength. Radiologists may see sclerotic bone as an indication of micro trauma, but it can be a result of training.

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