World Cup skier Havard Bjerkeli (Norway) is struggling to train as he desire because of on-going back pains. Havard broke his foot when he was 3-years old. He has grown taller than most people following this, but the problem is that one leg has grown a little longer than the other. This obliqueness has transferred to the back, and its causing problems.
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– The problems have grown worse and the pain has occurred more frequent the last years, says Havard.</p>
<p>It’s now so bad that he can’t train all exercises.</p>
<p>– Explosiveness like bounding is impossible when I have the pain, but I’m trying to find alternative exercises that are not as painful.</p>
<p>Havard has done every test possible and is getting back treatment by a physical therapist as often as practical possible.</p>
<p>– The problem is in the two lowest vertebras in the spine and one nerve in the gluteus-muscle is being pinched. I’m dealing with it by stretching and training stabilization exercises besides getting the treatments that is loosening up the muscles around the problem area.</p>
<p>Bjerkeli has trained well this summer despite the problems. I was this spring considering exclusively focusing on the sprint, but even if its 100% sprint focus, it will still be a considerable effort toward the shortest regular races.</p>
<p>– We have trained more endurance training this year compared to the past. This includes more long easy distance workouts and more interval sessions with long intervals. The reason for this is that the sprint courses will be a little longer and harder. This training is good also for the longer distances</p>
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