I’m Christian Rodgers, PT, DPT, and I’ve dealt with back pain during squats myself. I know how frustrating it is to question a lift you love every time you get under the bar. I created this guide to give lifters a clear way forward. It brings together back and hip strengthening, controlled progressions, and practical cues for managing your spine under load, so you can rebuild confidence as you return to squats, deadlifts, and hard training.