minor injury

[qside]

Hey guys

I was wondering what you do when you have a minor injury and you take a week or two off, in terms of diet and work out wise. Do you eat at maintenance and do some cardio? I kind of hurt my lower back while squatting with incorrect form. Doctor told me to rest for a couple weeks. Wondering what I should do meanwhile. Thanks.

[Built]

Something that's not too taxing but that keeps it moving is probably wise. Ask your doc for suggestions in that regard.

I don't recommend hard dieting while healing an injury.

I WOULD suggest laying off NSAIDs - I understand they interfere with protein synthesis.

[ROMANMAN]

I'm starting to think youre a robot, no human can know all this.

[qside]

NSAID? Sorry I have no idea what that is.

[Built]

I'm starting to think youre a robot, no human can know all this.
Quoted!

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

NSAID? Sorry I have no idea what that is.Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

[Built]

Like Advil ...

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

Doesn't aspirin prevent muscle growth to some degree?

[Built]

Aspirin is an NSAID. So yes.

[sCaRz*Of*PaiN]

Oh yeah...duh. That's why I just tough it out after lifting weights and don't take any pain relief pills (if I happen to get sore one day). The only thing I trust is good food. :)