Deadlifting- DOMS or Injury?

[rise]

The day before yesterday I made the mistake of deadlifting big after taking a long break from lifting.

Yesterday and today my lowerback is very sore, although I do not feel sharp pain. How do I determine if I strained my lower back or if it is just DOMS? I feel the pain when I bend forward (which I assume is when the muscles are stretched).

[yoquindas]

sounds like DOMS. if it goes away after a couple days that's what it is and you don't have to worry about it

[Adam Knowlden]

You could have a mild strain/sprain. But generally we won't be able to tell you from this vantage point if it is DOMS or an injury. You can usually tell from the way the pain "feels".

[rise]

It was DOMS thank goodness /forum/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Whats the difference in the feeling?

[mr_papagiorgio]

^^ I did DL for the first time this weekend and I was wondering the same thing. The pain went away after a couple days so I guess it was just regular soreness.