Upper back problems ?

[James9393]

I'm 22 and never really worked out in my life. I'm very unfit but want to make a change but whenever I do lifts or anything my upper back aches for hours sometimes up to a day. I have never injured my back before and I stretch and warm up before I do anything, I also don't do any heavy lifting since I'm just starting out so I don't know what the issue is. I don't know how I can strengthen my back if it aches like this everytime.

Will it get better or is there anything I can do ?

EDIT: Yeah it's almost 5am and I can't sleep because my back is hurting no matter how I lay. I lifted some tiny ass weights a few times and now this :/

[WolfRose7]

get on a solid routine, something like Fierce 5 and stick with it a couple of weeks, the soreness will lessen as you get used to a routine. (plus better gains )

[alobri3]

Are you muscles sore? Or are you feeling pain in spine region?

It is important for you to understand the difference. If your muscles ache then you are experiencing DOMs which should subside with consistent training. If this is a different kid of pain (think twisting your ankle, hitting your yous shoulder against the door or hitting your hit against the door knob) - then I would see a doctor before continuing with your workouts.

[screamingjesus]

classic delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), tends to kick in from as soon as six to eight hours post-exercise, and peaks around the 48 hour mark.

This is normal - good pain.

If it's happening during or immediately following the workout, it might be something to worry about. (bad pain)

[James9393]

Are you muscles sore? Or are you feeling pain in spine region?

It is important for you to understand the difference. If your muscles ache then you are experiencing DOMs which should subside with consistent training. If this is a different kid of pain (think twisting your ankle, hitting your yous shoulder against the door or hitting your hit against the door knob) - then I would see a doctor before continuing with your workouts.

The rest of my body just feels sore for a little while so I know it's working but this pain is different, I would just describe it as a ache. I also only feel it when moving.

[PendlayRow8500]

I'd work on your posture and do some face pulls.

[alobri3]

The rest of my body just feels sore for a little while so I know it's working but this pain is different, I would just describe it as a ache. I also only feel it when moving.

See a doctor to rule out anything serious. You do not want to mess with your back. If you know what DOMs are and you experience them in other body parts, and this pain in upper back feels different - it might be not DOMs.

[screamingjesus]

this still sounds like trap DOMS to me.