Not enough information here, but look up Starr Rehab. If it's not bad enough for a hospital trip you should conceivably be able to resume fairly quickly. And get your technique checked on the coaches forum.
At the bottom of rep four of my first work set I felt a slight tweak in my lower back and decided to stop lifting. I had done something similar a year ago on a deadlift and so I want to be extra careful. This time doesn't feel as bad as my experience a year ago.
Last time, I was off for about six weeks and went on the SS novice program starting off pretty low.
Should I follow the same recovery plan or does anyone advise something better where I won't lose as much progress?
Greatly appreciate any feedback, thank you.
Not enough information here, but look up Starr Rehab. If it's not bad enough for a hospital trip you should conceivably be able to resume fairly quickly. And get your technique checked on the coaches forum.
I believe part of it was that I felt a little tired and may have gotten a little lazy and let the lower back slip (butt wink?) and felt that little tweak. This happened this morning and right now the area is sore and there is a dull pain when I bend over to pick something up off the floor or when I start to sit. Is that information helpful? I don't think I need to go to the hospital, or at least I didn't last time.
Starr Rehab began as back rehab. Bill had a shitty back and found doing 25 reps of deadlifts at 95lbs made it feel better. I also have a shitty back and have done this to fix back tweaks. It works very well and very quickly.
NOTE: It relies on perfect form. Get your squat and deadlift technique checked by a real coach. I was only able to effectively fix my back once I went to a seminar and got coached for real.