Yeah, I know that's a cat. But I was thinking ... if "hair of the dog" is taking some more of what made you busted in the first place... then "hair of the cat" could be something that should mess you up worse but fixes you. Right?

Anyway... I think we've made a breakthrough on the back spasms. My RMT had mentioned that more ballistic style stretching might be better, and to save the long holds for after I work out. The idea being that I'm relaxing the muscle right before a big load, and that could be what was driving me to cramp up. So JW incorporated a few more things in to the warm up last week and it made a difference. I've even been "Frankenstein walking" around work (Hidden hallway… But it probably has cameras) and it's made a massive difference. Today we added a few more things. Had the best day yet.
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Super relieved. Based on the numbers, you couldn't exactly call it an excellent session under the bar but, it felt good. More importantly, I feel good. I think I was going into a bit of withdrawal...

My back is better, but glutes are beyond sore.  Like frozen boulders and some movements seem to put that stress back in the lower back.  Squat depth sucks although it gets better and better feeling as I do more.   But right back to crap again each AM.   Physio this weekend did nothing, so I think a massage is in order.  Will try to book one for this week as this is seriously killing my buzz.   

After firing of a killer back spasm 2 weeks ago, I am back at it.  Well, not ALL of it.  I did air squats on Saturday.  Very light weight on Sunday.  A bit heavier, but still light on Monday.  And today went back to a regular(ish) load. 

Still it's 10# lower than where we left off, so I have lost (arguably) the 2 weeks, plus another week to get back to that weight.    First blush that didn't make me happy, but it's a quick head-space adjustment to realize that 3 weeks is really not that much.     I had some fear, but really focused on the balance between listening to my body, but also remembering that it sometimes is lazy and lies.   So a reasonable weight, and long rests, no rushing.   Feels like JUST the thing to get over the nagging apprehension.

I am still going to skip deads on friday (or do block pulls instead).    The 3 weeks progress lost is OK, but the crappy week in a back spasm... not really something I want to repeat.  And I have a  business trip starting Sunday, so that means no real deadlifts for at least  another week.    Then I should be golden!

I was on a charge in January, and really enjoying it. Until...(wait for it...) a less than perfect deadlift. Thankfully, it's not an injury per se. But my lower back went into spasm and has been very very painful, tight and at times totally immobilized at the bottom.

2 massages helped. Then an attempted row made it even worse. DOCTOR! Muscle relaxant, anti inflammatories and Advil. And physio therapy. I have had some pain-free moments but 8 hours on my back tighten it up quick so I think it will be a bit before I am back in good shape.

Sadness...