Hey everybody,
I started a new workout program this past week after a 5 month hiatus. On leg day (today) I didn't want to start too heavy, so I started with 135 lbs. for Romanian Deadlifts.
My form was pretty spot on, although I believe I didn't push my hips in as much as I should have. Otherwise, my back was very straight. Soon after I was finished stretching, I felt my lower back start to feel tight and had mild shooting pains.
I get home later, after getting off the couch and bending over to pick something up, my lower back felt extremely tight (couldn't turn around much or bend over with tightness and pain) in the center of my lower back. I've read threads of people saying it can be soreness, but don't really explain the difference of soreness and pain.
Can any of you shed some light on what may be going on? This isn't the first time I've felt this from DL or Squats - it only happens when I do those two exercises though. I don't want to drop them from my routine, but I may have to if this is continuous.
Thanks.
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01-27-2013, 07:12 PM #1
How Do I Know If It's Lower Back SORENESS or PAIN?
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01-27-2013, 07:17 PM #2
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01-27-2013, 07:19 PM #3
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01-27-2013, 07:41 PM #4
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01-27-2013, 08:18 PM #5
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01-27-2013, 08:59 PM #6
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01-27-2013, 09:03 PM #7
Yeah that's what my best guess is... it's been 5 months away from the gym and this is my first week/first Leg day. I'm real pissed because I debated not starting as heavy after such a long break. I took Ibuprofin to control the pain, but it still lingers. If it continuous, I'll just make an appointment with my doctor. I have Chest and Triceps tomorrow... think I should still go for it?
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01-27-2013, 09:15 PM #8
It all depends on how your back feels. You don't want to snap your back up. If it were me and it didnt hurt too much, id wear a lifting belt to keep my back tight and straight and just stick to the machine with about 60-70% of your normal heavy lifting weight till you feel better to do compound movements without snapping something.
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01-27-2013, 09:38 PM #9
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