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EPISODE · Apr 4, 2026 · 9 MIN

THIS Is What Caused His Disc Herniation… | Will Tennyson Injury EXPLAINED

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 saw Will Tennyson injure his back while squatting, you probably thought the same thing as everyone else…👉 “Bad form.”👉 “Too much weight.”👉 “That squat caused it.”But what if that’s not actually what happened?Most people assume back injuries come from a single moment, one bad rep, one wrong movement. But when it comes to disc herniations and low back pain, the truth is much more complex.In this episode, I break down exactly what happened during Will’s squat, what people are getting wrong about his injury, and the real reason his back pain likely occurred.🔷 Why that squat may NOT be the real cause🔷 The hidden factors that increase your risk of disc injuries🔷 What “butt wink” and spinal flexion actually mean under load🔷 Why most back injuries build up over time, not just one rep🔷 And the exact exercises used to fix and rebuild your back safely👉 Key takeaway:That squat didn’t cause the injury… it exposed it.I’ll also walk you through the most effective way to recover from a disc injury, including:✔️ Disc reversal (extension-based) exercises✔️ Core stability training (without making pain worse)✔️ How to reintroduce movement safely✔️ How to progressively return to liftingIf you lift weights, train hard, or deal with low back pain or sciatica, this video is a must-watch.📲 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 back pain & rehab content:www.instagram.com/rehabfix⏱ Chapters00:00 – Did This Squat Cause the Injury?00:25 – Breaking Down Will Tennyson’s Squat01:10 – The “Butt Wink” Explained02:00 – Why One Rep Doesn’t Cause Disc Herniation02:45 – The Real Cause: Load, Volume & Fatigue03:30 – Hidden Risk Factors (Recovery, Sleep, Training Style)04:20 – That Squat Didn’t Cause It…04:45 – Current Treatments (What Helps vs What Doesn’t)05:20 – The RIGHT Way to Fix a Disc Injury06:10 – Step-by-Step Rehab Plan🔑 Keywords That May Have Brought You Here:Will Tennyson back injury,Will Tennyson squat injury,disc herniation from squats,low back pain from lifting,butt wink squat injury,why back injuries happen in gym,disc bulge exercises,low back pain weightlifting,how to fix disc herniation,sciatica from squats,back injury gym mistake,core stability for back pain,extension exercises for disc,RehabFix back pain,Dr Grant Elliott#️⃣ Hashtags#RehabFix #WillTennyson #BackInjury #DiscHerniation #LowBackPain #Sciatica #Weightlifting #SquatForm #BackPainRelief #FitnessInjuries

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