My lower right abdominal doesn’t seem to be growing at the same rate if AT ALL, compared to my other abs. I have had lower back/hips problems on the same side (right) I don’t know if that has something to do with it but it’s really bringing down my physique is there anyone who know’s why this is and what I can do about it so I can have a symmetrically balanced mid-section?
*Attached is a random pic at the beach that shows exactly what I’m talking about.
*by the way, I’m working on my posture/lower back/hip issues… I bought Eric Cressey’s and Mike Robertson’s Magnificient Mobiliy DVD and it’s already helped aleviate some pain in just a couple of days.
This is a serious question… Could a compressed lower back disc or a pinched nerve lead to abdominal development imbalances? I have had a minor case of siatic and back problems on and off for some time. These issues are on my lower right side of the back… My lower right abdominal seems to have completely shut-down on me.
[quote]LilDaDDyDreW wrote:
This is a serious question… Could a compressed lower back disc or a pinched nerve lead to abdominal development imbalances? I have had a minor case of siatic and back problems on and off for some time. These issues are on my lower right side of the back… My lower right abdominal seems to have completely shut-down on me.
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Yes…your back issues could lead to recruitment/favoring problems.
My concern is your more worried about the appearnce of your lower right side ab, than you are about your back. Address your structual deficiencies first and your cosmetic issues will be easier to deal with.
I was under the impression the “abs” is one muscle, not 6-8 separate ones. How can someone conceivably not be recruiting the lower right portion of their abs? I could see the whole right side not being recruited very well, but it doesn’t make sense that only a section of a length of muscle fibers wouldn’t be contracting.
[quote]Ronsauce wrote:
I was under the impression the “abs” is one muscle, not 6-8 separate ones. How can someone conceivably not be recruiting the lower right portion of their abs? I could see the whole right side not being recruited very well, but it doesn’t make sense that only a section of a length of muscle fibers wouldn’t be contracting.[/quote]
Bingo.
But you didn’t think the thread would end there, did you?
Muscles are innervated by nerves. If you damage a nerve you’ll decrease your ability to recruit that muscle. T7 to T12 innervate your abs. Fix your sciatica and stop acting like a…
