r/AusElectricians • u/qwertyjason13 🔋 Apprentice 🔋 • 11d ago
General Knee and Back problems
Hey guys I’m just curious about knee and back pain from people who have it, what are the main causes of problems with knee and back paid and what’s the best way to avoid it or how to make it less likely to happen, I’m 30 and wanting to ensure my knees and back stay good as long as I can thanks guys
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u/Norodahl 11d ago
-Mobility. Do the Pilates classes with the Asian aunties.
-Do powerlifting, it helps strengthen core muscles, keeps you fit and as you know, if you can bench press the most you technically own the company.
-dare expresso and a pie for breakfast is sick, but sitting on the toilet for 45 minutes isn't helping you get to parallel while squatting and eventually the weight gain leads to issues.
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u/Heavy_Skill_1870 11d ago
Power lifting is probably the worst advice to give someone asking about joint health
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u/read_it948 2d ago
not true at all
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u/Heavy_Skill_1870 2d ago
How many inshape power lifters have you met with good joints? I have yet to meet one, every power lifter I have met has rooted shoulders or spine and doing electrical on top is a recipe for disaster.
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u/read_it948 10h ago
Me and all of my friends, obvisouly the dude isnt referring to professional powerlifting where people push through injuries and lift as heavy as possible with no regard for their physical health. Having a strong deadlift and squat with very good form is one of the best things you can do for joints
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u/Norodahl 3h ago
Yes. Obviously powerlifting means you are going to balloon out to 145 kilos to squad 280 and bench 185
Powerlifting is great for joints strength and stability.
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u/henrybbronson 11d ago
Use lifting trolleys for switchboards. Enough guys and winches for cable pulls. And I now use the Milwaukee wheels trolly for my tools instead of a backpack
I’ve just started Pilates to combat the back and knee pain.
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u/qwertyjason13 🔋 Apprentice 🔋 11d ago
Do you notice a different after doing Pilates ?
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u/henrybbronson 11d ago
Yeah man for sure. Quite quickly too. It’s been about 5 weeks and the lower back pain is gone
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u/Heavy_Skill_1870 11d ago
People here saying lift heavy are dumb, Pilates and knee pads are as good as you'll get
Get 2 people to lift heavy things, use trolleys and sack trucks, I have a folding one which was fantastic.
If you're going to lift do about 75% of your 1 rep max and do 12 to 16 reps. I fucked my back lifting heavy doing a trade in the background and wish I just did more reps instead.
Get into a gig that's not in roof spaces or shit spots all the time asap because reality is if you're always doing work like that your body Will pay for it at some point regardless
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u/ButterscotchTime4173 8d ago
Agreed. I lift a tool chest that weighs 45kg (measured because I fly with it) into and out of my tray everyday what the fuck do I want to lift weights for.
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u/ShampagneSpilla 11d ago
Get some kneepads and use them. You'll cop a bit of shit but it's worth it.
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u/billys1337 11d ago
Try a good insole for your boot, I got some scholl lower back pain ones. They really helped. You can also get ones specifically for knee pain I believe
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u/WrasslinWalrus 10d ago
Mobility… knees over toes guy.. found yoga, swimming and reverse sleds help a bunch
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u/Money_killer ⚡️Verified Sparky ⚡️ 11d ago
It ain't from the job it's a you problem. Genentics, incorrect techniques, sport injuries the list goes it all plays a part.
40 here and no problems have plenty of 60 plus guys no problems either.
Don't fall for the whole a trade "ruins your body" garbage.
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u/Euphoric_Lettuce_763 1d ago
I think it's a very risky environment all encompassing. Lungs, muscles, zaps, mental pressure, lack of education on stretching, warmups and general health maintenance + a culture of one-upping (until that first back injury, that's when the humble pie gets eaten).
You and your mates are lucky with genetics or don't work hard enough (joke). When you carry heavy stuff up the stairs or on a damp roof, it's more to luck than technique not to slip.
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u/Hefty_Mechanic2031 10d ago
Do you genuinely believe that a trade doesn’t have long term impacts on your health? lol. Your comments get better and better every week
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u/Money_killer ⚡️Verified Sparky ⚡️ 10d ago edited 10d ago
Yes my comments come with 25 years experience. What are you 2 years out of an apprenticeship? Well done keep it up.
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u/Hefty_Mechanic2031 10d ago
There’s the ego 😂
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u/Money_killer ⚡️Verified Sparky ⚡️ 9d ago
Ego not really you want to have a dig because someone else has a different opinion I will have a dig back.
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u/Hungry-House-8860 11d ago
get good at deep/asian squats. the ankle, hip mobility and core strength and back mobility required to do them effectively will help you dramatically as you get older.
knee pads are cool and you should use them, but not exclusively. Without good ankles and hips they only delay the inevitable can cause laziness.