You finish a heavy deadlift session, put the weights away and then notice your lower back feels uncomfortable. Is it normal muscle soreness, or have you picked up an injury? Lower back pain after deadlifts can range from temporary muscle soreness to an injury that needs assessment. The important thing is understanding how the pain started, how it affects your movement and whether it improves over the following days. For lifters in Springwood, Pursuit Physiotherapy offers musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy to help assess back pain, manage lifting-related injuries and plan a gradual return to strength training.