aching back

[tugnut]

Hey mangs. So I play about 2-3 hours four times a week and lately I've been noticing my lower back has been aching. Now, I have been practicing my double kick quite a bit and single foot blasting as well. I try not to strain too much and make sure I am playing as smooth and relaxed as possible when doing this. Anyone else ever had something like this? I sit fairly high so my knees are at about a 120 degree angle . Any suggestions or insight would be great. It is making me worry:(

[rhythmjunkie]

If you're sitting up high, this is probably why your back hurts. If you are sitting very high, lower your seat to a more comfortable,stable position. Stretch out your lower back before you play; Tada! I bet you your back pain will be non existent. Try it out.

[kjsm]

playing too much
at least versus time not playing

[Fur drummer]

Yea try adjusting the height of your throne. Also you may be sitting too close to the kick drum or drums, back up a little. Try that, if the pain continues then see a doctor.

[bobdadruma]

Does your throne have a backrest? In addition to adjusting throne height I have found that a backrest is also important. I have had a bad back for about 25 years and the backrest really works for me.

[beatsMcGee]

If you're sitting up high, this is probably why your back hurts. If you are sitting very high, lower your seat to a more comfortable,stable position. Stretch out your lower back before you play; Tada! I bet you your back pain will be non existent. Try it out.

i echo this post, because find the right height for your throne and distance from your drums is pretty crutial because playing comfortably allows you to play better.

[tugnut]

thanks for all the feedback guys. I will adjust my height and see if that helps.
merci!