23/07/2026
Ever feel a sudden pull or ‘tweak’ during a workout and instantly assume the worst?
You’re not alone - especially when it comes to back pain, people tend to panic. But most of the time, nothing is torn, snapped, or broken. It’s usually not your posture or technique, either.
You likely just overloaded the area.
Training is all about balancing demand vs. capacity. If demand spikes past what your body can handle right now (from pushing too hard, poor sleep, or high stress), things get irritated and need time to recuperate.
That doesn’t mean you have to stop training entirely. Unless it’s severe, we can usually modify movements, train around it, and use a simple scale to guide recovery:
* Keep pain at or below a 4/10 during movement.
* Check how it feels 24 and 48 hours later.
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Most importantly: don’t let a minor setback keep you stuck.
Sidelined by a recent tweak? Let’s get you back on track to hitting personal bests safely.
Drop me a DM with ‘PB’ whenever you’re ready to chat through it - no pressure.
Disclaimer: This isn’t medical advice and isn’t intended for severe or debilitating injuries.
