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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2026 · 6 MIN

STOP Avoiding Squats for Low Back Pain! (Fix Your Back & Lift Again)

from Low Back Pain Podcast · host Dr. Grant Elliott

Learn how to fix your pain with our “Centralization Process” here! https://rebrand.ly/ytpainfreeSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! ⁠www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program⁠To view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix ⁠www.instagram.com/rehabfix⁠If you’ve been told to STOP squatting because of low back pain, that advice might be the exact reason your back isn’t getting better.Most people are taught that squats compress the spine, damage discs, and should be avoided, especially if you have a disc herniation or sciatica. But that’s not how the body works. Your spine is not fragile… It’s adaptable. And avoiding load can actually make your back weaker over time.In this episode, I break down the truth about squats and low back pain, and show you how to rebuild your spine so you can safely get back to lifting.🔷 Why squats DON’T damage your spine (and what actually does)🔷 What really happens to your discs under load🔷 Why your back hurts when squatting (it’s not what you think)🔷 And 2 key exercises to reduce pain and start lifting again.Instead of avoiding the gym, chasing passive treatments, or fearing movement, you’ll learn how to restore mobility, build real spinal stability, and progressively return to squats without flare-ups.If you feel pain when squatting, were told to stop lifting, or keep getting stuck in a cycle of back pain every time you try to train, this episode is for you.📲 Work With Me✅ Text “PAIN” to +1 (317) 751-9509 to get my FREE Back Pain Fix Demo👉 Apply for my 1:1 Online Low Back Program: www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program📸 Follow @rehabfix for daily low back & lifting content:www.instagram.com/rehabfix⏱ Chapters00:00 – STOP Avoiding Squats (The Truth About Back Pain)01:31 – Why Your Back Hurts When Squatting01:54 – Exercise 1: Lumbar Extension (Reduce Disc Pressure)02:48 – Exercise 2: Single-Leg Bear (Core Stability)03:53 – Exercise 3: Goblet Squats05:24 – Centralization Process Explained🔑 Keywords That May Have Brought You Here:Stop avoiding squats low back pain,Are squats bad for your back,Disc herniation from squats,Low back pain when squatting,How to squat with back pain safely,Fix back pain from lifting weights,Disc bulge exercises at home,Lumbar extension exercise for back pain,Core stability exercises for low back pain,Safe return to gym after back injury,Why squats hurt my lower back,Spine compression myth explained,Weightlifting and disc health research,RehabFix back pain program,Dr Grant Elliott low back pain,Centralization method back pain,How to fix sciatica without surgery,Back pain recovery plan gym,Exercises for disc herniation L4 L5,Exercises for disc herniation L5 S1#️⃣ Hashtags#RehabFix #LowBackPain #BackPainRelief #SquatForm #DiscHerniation #FixYourBack #StrengthTraining #SpinalHealth #SciaticaRelief #PainFreeLiving

Learn how to fix your pain with our “Centralization Process” here! https://rebrand.ly/ytpainfreeSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! ⁠www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program⁠To view hundreds of free low back videos please follow us on instagram at @rehabfix ⁠www.instagram.com/rehabfix⁠If you’ve been told to STOP squatting because of low back pain, that advice might be the exact reason your back isn’t getting better.Most people are taught that squats compress the spine, damage discs, and should be avoided, especially if you have a disc herniation or sciatica. But that’s not how the body works. Your spine is not fragile… It’s adaptable. And avoiding load can actually make your back weaker over time.In this episode, I break down the truth about squats and low back pain, and show you how to rebuild your spine so you can safely get back to lifting.🔷 Why squats DON’T damage your spine (and what actually does)🔷 What really happens to your discs under load🔷 Why your back hurts when squatting (it’s not what you think)🔷 And 2 key exercises to reduce pain and start lifting again.Instead of avoiding the gym, chasing passive treatments, or fearing movement, you’ll learn how to restore mobility, build real spinal stability, and progressively return to squats without flare-ups.If you feel pain when squatting, were told to stop lifting, or keep getting stuck in a cycle of back pain every time you try to train, this episode is for you.📲 Work With Me✅ Text “PAIN” to +1 (317) 751-9509 to get my FREE Back Pain Fix Demo👉 Apply for my 1:1 Online Low Back Program: www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program📸 Follow @rehabfix for daily low back & lifting content:www.instagram.com/rehabfix⏱ Chapters00:00 – STOP Avoiding Squats (The Truth About Back Pain)01:31 – Why Your Back Hurts When Squatting01:54 – Exercise 1: Lumbar Extension (Reduce Disc Pressure)02:48 – Exercise 2: Single-Leg Bear (Core Stability)03:53 – Exercise 3: Goblet Squats05:24 – Centralization Process Explained🔑 Keywords That May Have Brought You Here:Stop avoiding squats low back pain,Are squats bad for your back,Disc herniation from squats,Low back pain when squatting,How to squat with back pain safely,Fix back pain from lifting weights,Disc bulge exercises at home,Lumbar extension exercise for back pain,Core stability exercises for low back pain,Safe return to gym after back injury,Why squats hurt my lower back,Spine compression myth explained,Weightlifting and disc health research,RehabFix back pain program,Dr Grant Elliott low back pain,Centralization method back pain,How to fix sciatica without surgery,Back pain recovery plan gym,Exercises for disc herniation L4 L5,Exercises for disc herniation L5 S1#️⃣ Hashtags#RehabFix #LowBackPain #BackPainRelief #SquatForm #DiscHerniation #FixYourBack #StrengthTraining #SpinalHealth #SciaticaRelief #PainFreeLiving

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Learn how to fix your pain with our “Centralization Process” here! https://rebrand.ly/ytpainfreeSubmit an application to work with us 1:1 and learn how to fix your low back! ⁠www.therehabfix.com/low-back-program⁠To view hundreds of free low back...

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