Thread: I threw my back out...

you probably just strained an erector, I have done it many times, rest it.

it's too late now, but the first 48 hours you should have applied ice to your back for 15 minute sessions, at this point you might want to apply heat to help relax and loosen it.

I would check if you herniated a disc in your back. Same thing happened to me and I though it was just a lower back strain and the problem didn't go away for a long time. Better to treat it now instead of waiting or you won't be 100% anymore

Originally Posted by ZAGLOBA

I would check if you herniated a disc in your back. Same thing happened to me and I though it was just a lower back strain and the problem didn't go away for a long time. Better to treat it now instead of waiting or you won't be 100% anymore

it's highly unlikely that an 18 year herniated a disk from SLDLs.

I am only 22 and it happened when I was 21, so I personally wouldn't say it's highly unlikely

I hurt my back w/ deadlifts in early October and it's still not right.

i would go to see the chiro regularly to get everything moving correctly again....if it doesnt significantly improve after 3 weeks of chiro care there may be a more serious problem and your chiro should be able to tell you if he/she thinks further diagnostic tests are needed (like an MRI).

make sure you know the proper form on the BIG lifts so that you dont re-injure yourself. I would rather squat 405 injury free in good form then 500 with sloppy form and screw up my back forever. Have an experienced lifter/trainer critique your lifts so that you can ensure you are doing them properly.