Lower back pain

leenites
leenites Posts: 166 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi.

Basic stats:
female, 155cm (5'1''), 112lbs

I started lifting a few weeks ago without any problem. I do deadlift, lunges, squats, calf raise and rows using barbell. Last week however, as I upped the weights to 25kg per side to do a deadlift, I felt the pain in my right lower back and ever since then, things had not been the same.

I thought the pain would just go away in 48-72hrs but it did not. It subsided quite a fair bit so I tried lifting again but with the max of 21kg. That was 2 days ago. I still feel the pain today and so I have stopped working out.

I tried to keep my form well but of course, at the moment of lifting, without a spotter, it was really hard to determine if I actually performed deadlift the right way. Were the weights too heavy?

What will your advice be, friends?

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  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    If it doesn't go away soon, see a doctor. You potentially could have done something that might require medical attention. I don't want to scare you, it's just a precaution.
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    Hi.

    Basic stats:
    female, 155cm (5'1''), 112lbs

    I started lifting a few weeks ago without any problem. I do deadlift, lunges, squats, calf raise and rows using barbell. Last week however, as I upped the weights to 25kg per side to do a deadlift, I felt the pain in my right lower back and ever since then, things had not been the same.

    I thought the pain would just go away in 48-72hrs but it did not. It subsided quite a fair bit so I tried lifting again but with the max of 21kg. That was 2 days ago. I still feel the pain today and so I have stopped working out.

    I tried to keep my form well but of course, at the moment of lifting, without a spotter, it was really hard to determine if I actually performed deadlift the right way. Were the weights too heavy?

    What will your advice be, friends?
    I had a similar pain after doing deadlifts at 425lbs, same side too. I went to the doctor. The problem is with the way you're doing the exercise. Wit the deadlift, you need to move your hips. Look up videos by Mark Ripptoe.

    Also, it turned out to be a muscle sprain for me.
  • corrymeela
    corrymeela Posts: 24 Member
    you really shouldn't ask for medical advise on a message board like this.
    you only have one body,get professional advise.
  • chrisc16
    chrisc16 Posts: 94
    Could be anything from a sprained (pulled) muscle or something more serious with your back or spine. If the pain persists for a few days, get it checked out.
  • ltosoni
    ltosoni Posts: 74 Member
    Hey, I'm 5'3" 112 lbs to and started lifting heavier weights the last couple of weeks and was thinking the pain was temporary (in the same spot, lower right side) but every morning I feel like I'm 80 years old and need to stretch for a while to be able to roll out of bed.

    I think I might have to go and have it ex-rayed to see what is going on. I don't want to give up my heavier weights because I'm strong enought to be doing it, I just might not be lifting properly though which might be the same for you.

    I hope your pain goes away quickly like mine!

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