Good morning

[n2olowe]

Good morning gang!

Relatively new diver here. Quick question.... sometimes after a dive I will have some lower back soreness. Not a bad sore, I can just tell I'm using some muscles i don't normally use. No biggie, but I wonder is this common ? It's like I'm sore from looking forward and arching my back? Again, it's not a problem, but I wonder if my weighting is off or something that might cause me to expend more energy and oxygen than necessary. Either that or I just need to start pirates and core strength

 

[jonhall]

Ugh!! I'm sitting here with lower back pain right now; supposed to play tennis later today.

Either that or I just need to start pilates and core strength

This would be good for anyone and would eliminate many soreness issues that often arise during and after physical activity, scuba included. Something such as improper weighting, an off center tank, or something else might cause muscle soreness as you use those muscles to overcorrect the issue, but strengthening the muscles will likely help to prevent that soreness.

Welcome to ScubaBoard!!

 

[Tripp]

Welcome to ScubaBoard! My bet is that it is not actually during the dive, but rather the hauling and entering/exiting the water phases that tests your back and core muscles. @jonhall is correct to recommend core muscle work.

 

[TMHeimer]

At times over the years I have had problems with my lower back. But not really as a result of diving (I don't think). I at times get sore shoulders from all the weight in my heavy BC.
You may have to look at your weighting or exercising I guess.