5 Tips for Dealing with Back Pumps | Back Pumps Cure

One of the most popular categories of products on our site are ProHormones. One of the most commonly discussed issues online regarding ProHormones is the topic of back pumps. Just a quick search online on the top yields hundreds of forum posts with new users of ProHormones trying to figure out not only how to help with back pumps, but many users are trying to figure out what they are even experiencing, if it's their first cycle. So we wanted to put togetether a post briefly explaining what back pumps are. As well as how to help with back pumps.

When taking a ProHormone cycle, some users will experience a cramp like pain like pain during training or during weight lifting. The pain typically occurs in the lower back and is one of the more common side effects users experience while taking a ProHormone cycle.

There are a couple theories behind what causes back pumps. Some speculate that back pumps are caused by increased blood flow to an area while exercising which leads to pain in that region. Others speculate that those on a cycle are more likely to overwork an area while on cycle and that causes back pumps.

In rare instances, the disconfort from back pumps can get so severe that it prevents you from training. In order to avoid that from happening we wanted to talk about how to alleviate back pumps, and how to stop them before they interfere with your training.

Taurine helps immensely with back pumps. If you search Google asking about back pumps you'll find dozens of forum posts talking about how helpful Taurine is for back pumps. Supplement with 2 grams to 5 grams of Taurine per day. A great way of doing this is adding it to your pre-workout or intra-workout drink. Why is Taurine helpful for back pumps? Taurine is known to help balance electrolytes in the kidneys. Taking Taurine is probably the most helpful thing you can do for back pumps.

Make sure you're getting enough electrolytes. Add more foods rich in electrolytes to your diet. This includes foods like spinach, kale, avocados, broccoli, potatoes, almonds, oranges, bananas, and more. If you don't get enough electrolytes from your body supplement with them.

Make sure you're drinking enough water through the day. Drink at least 5-6 liters of water per day. Also remember that coffee, alcohol, and diuretics not only don't count towards your water intake goal, they actually set you back.

So Taurine helps with back pumps. Potassium also helps tremendously in dealing with back pumps. While on cycle try to consume more food rich in potassium. Bananas are an obvious one, however other foods rich in potassium include spinach, broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, apricots, grapefruit, raisins, dates, cucumbers, zucchini, and eggplant, just to name a few.

So steps 1-4 of dealing with back pumps had to do with drinking water, getting electrolytes and eating foods rich in certain minerals. Step 5 is something you can proactively do, to not only hopefully prevent back pumps before they happen, but do deal with them and alleviate some of the pain from back pumps if you already have back pumps. Make sure your stretching to warm up before your workouts, and stretch immediately after your workouts. Many ProHormone users who experience back pumps during their cycle also report they get a lot of relief from using a foam roller, or rolling tennis balls or lacrosse balls under their back after a workout to massage any tenseness.