Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:30 am

Locked up after my third set today. Can barely stand up straight. Is it a disk or just a strain?

SlavPower · Post by **SlavPower** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 3:10 am

If there is no radiation down the legs, it is likely just a muscular spasm. Relax.

IronBearRU · Post by **IronBearRU** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 3:50 am

Cat-Cow and gentle walking. Avoid sitting for long periods.

RedSteel92 · Post by **RedSteel92** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:00 am

McGill Big 3 is what you need. Spine hygiene is key.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:45 am

Check your bracing. Are you using the Valsalva maneuver correctly?

MoscowBarbell · Post by **MoscowBarbell** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:25 am

I think I lost tension at the top. Felt a pop.

SlavPower · Post by **SlavPower** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:10 am

A pop without nerve pain is usually just a facet joint or ligament tweak. Rest up.

IronBearRU · Post by **IronBearRU** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:50 am

Magnesium and lots of water to help the muscles release.

RedSteel92 · Post by **RedSteel92** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:25 am

Avoid stretching it for the first 48 hours. Let the inflammation settle.

RusTitan · Post by **RusTitan** » Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:05 am

And no painkillers if you can help it. Pain is a useful signal right now.