Attention all fitness enthusiasts and athletes! Are you feeling soreness in your back after deadlifting for the first time or lifting heavier weights than usual? Don't worry, this is completely normal! Soreness is a common experience after a workout, especially if you're pushing your limits. However, it's important to distinguish between soreness, injury, and pain.
Soreness is a natural response to physical exertion and typically occurs 24-48 hours after exercise. It's a sign that your muscles are adapting to the new demands you're placing on them. In the case of deadlifting, back soreness can occur as your muscles are working hard to stabilize your spine and lift the weight.
However, it's important to note that soreness should not be confused with injury or pain. Injury is a more serious issue that can occur when muscles or other tissues are damaged, and pain is a signal that something is wrong. If you're experiencing sharp or shooting pain during or after a deadlift, or if your back soreness is not improving after a few days, it's important to seek the advice of a professional.
At APEX Performance Wellness & Rehab, we specialize in sports physical therapy and helping people recover from sports injuries, weight lifting injuries, and surgeries. Our expert team can help you distinguish between soreness, injury, and pain, and provide you with personalized treatment to help you achieve your fitness goals.
We also love to help people learn to deadlift and start a weight training regimen for the first time. Weight training can be intimidating and we know many people hold off because they’re concerned they will get hurt. Working 1 on 1 with an experienced, sports physical therapist or strength and conditioning specialist like we have at APEX PWR can easily help you learn and progress. Building strength is non negotiable for living a higher quality of life!
Don't let back soreness hold you back. Don’t avoid one weight training (and especially deadlifting) any more. Let our team of experts - sports physical therapists and strength and conditioning specialists TEACH YOU how to do it right in a safe environment - contact us today to get back in the game!
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