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Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 2:30 am
by MoscowBarbell
Locked up after my third set today. Can barely stand up straight. Is it a disk or just a strain?
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 3:10 am
by SlavPower
If there is no radiation down the legs, it is likely just a muscular spasm. Relax.
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 3:50 am
by IronBearRU
Cat-Cow and gentle walking. Avoid sitting for long periods.
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:00 am
by RedSteel92
McGill Big 3 is what you need. Spine hygiene is key.
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 5:45 am
by RusTitan
Check your bracing. Are you using the Valsalva maneuver correctly?
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 6:25 am
by MoscowBarbell
I think I lost tension at the top. Felt a pop.
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:10 am
by SlavPower
A pop without nerve pain is usually just a facet joint or ligament tweak. Rest up.
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 7:50 am
by IronBearRU
Magnesium and lots of water to help the muscles release.
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 8:25 am
by RedSteel92
Avoid stretching it for the first 48 hours. Let the inflammation settle.
Re: Lower Back Spasms After Deadlifting
Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2026 9:05 am
by RusTitan
And no painkillers if you can help it. Pain is a useful signal right now.