Has anyone ever suffered from lower back pain before?

[Anonymous]

My lower back has been really stiff from doing a lot of heavy deadlifts the past few weeks. Has anyone ever had lower back pain before? How did you fix it? Rest, ice, gentle stretching or exercise? How long did it take to heal?

[just_tired]

When I was younger, I had back pain because I didn't exercise enough, but that's probably not your problem. And last spring I hurt my hips dead lifting and that resulted the pain to radiate to my lower back. That one I found out when I took painkillers and noticed it was my hips that were hurt not my back. That only healed with rest and cold/warm treatment. Then it also could be just muscles aching if dead lift is a new exercise to you or the intensity has risen quickly. And lastly it could be that your back is simply hurt (pulled muscle or something). Are you doing the lifts with a good form? You could maybe ask someone experienced to watch. It can be hard to evaluate yourself.

[Asker]

wow sounds like you'v had it rough. I think I hyperextended. (leaned too far back at the top when lifting the bar)

[just_tired]

Yeah I haven't been too lucky with my joints, but I always try and think positive. Pain teaches..

And yes I could definitely be the hyperextension. It could have put some extra pressure in the lower back. If the pain isn't bad, I would take it easy and observe the situation a little while. It could be nothing.

[Asker]

probably just overworked. Iv deadlifted over 500lbs before. And I felt pretty cocky. But there's a few guys at my gym who can do 700. And even one who did 800. It was pretty humbling lol What's the most you have ever done?

[just_tired]

Well I only started dead lifting at the beginning of this year even though I've been going to the gym for 4 years. I got up to 350lbs before the hips went and now I've been taking it easy for the summer. I'm going to start again after I move and hope to break 400 :P

[Asker]

have you ever had surgery or a physical therapy to fix anything or is it best to just rest and let it heal naturally?

[just_tired]

Haven't had surgery and I hope I never have to because then things are really bad. I have gone to physical therapy though and it's great! I felt like a million bucks after a session(I definitely recommend to at least try it out) . But.. mostly I just let everything heal naturally because none of my problems are really THAT bad. I just need to learn to take it easy sometimes.

[atLeastIcanfish]

I had a lot of back pain when I was around your age. I had a lot again when I was around your parent's age. Yeah, I've had lower back pain.

Today's #1 cause of back pain is asking medical questions of strangers on the interwebs.

Sometimes the pain can be eased by rest and sometimes with exercise. For me, the best results came from a combination of Aspirin or Ibuprofen and exercise. Don't push the exercise if you are in a lot of pain. That's just masochistic sickness and it could do serious damage.

[Asker]

iv heard too much bedrest isn't good? that its best to stay active just as long as you don't do anything major?

[YourBoss]

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[Asker]

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[Asker]

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[TheUglyOne]

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[YourBoss]

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[YourBoss]

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[TheUglyOne]

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[YourBoss]

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[TheUglyOne]

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[YourBoss]

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[TheUglyOne]

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[YourBoss]

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[TheUglyOne]

I have. And in fact, deadlifts ended my back pain forever.

[Asker]

Really? I would think they would make it worse?

[TheUglyOne]

If you do them right (correct form, not too much weight), they can be the best thing for your back. Indeed they can be one of the best exercises to do over the long term, keeping a strong back is key to maintaining independence well into your senior years.

You might have pushed yourself too hard, it happens, I've done it more times than I can count. Try resting a week or so from any exercise that uses back muscles. If the problem persists, consider seeking medical attention.

[Asker]

yea I did them way too often. Its not even pain just stiffness and discomfort.

[TheUglyOne]

Haha then that is a sign of too much workout there. Give yourself about a week rest, see if the stiffness goes away. You'll not lose any gains from just a week, if anything, you give your muscles a chance to heal, they could emerge stronger.

[kheserthorpe]

This

[AllDay]

do back extensions and fix your posture and sleep on your sides or your back not your stomach

[Anonymous]

I do. Every day of my life. It never heals