The #SquatUclub is on CZcams! As soon as I upload a new video, "like" it and comment with the hashtag #SquatUclub ASAP. I'll pick amongst those who do so within 1 hour of the video going live and pick one winner to start working on whatever you need help with (squat technique, an achy hip, help with back pain during deadlifts, etc). You must be SUBSCRIBED to my CZcams channel for a chance to win. Turning on notifications by clicking the little bell next to the SUBSCRIBE button on my channel will make sure you can be first in line to win every time! I’ll reply under the winners comment - so make sure you keep up on your notifications!
What about extension intolerance? After heavy squats, I feel it in my lower back when I stand up, straiten up etc. Leaning forward, bending over, doesn't trigger the discomfort, but moving into lordosis does. Deadlift does not bother my back but squats do. I don't feel any change in discomfort from either compression test, but after the arched compression test, straitening up is uncomfortable.
So, I tried the compression test, didn’t hurt when I rounded my back, in fact, my low back pain lessened, as compared to when I was sitting straight and pulling. What does this indicate?
I’ve told so many folks about Squat University and how it’s helped so many. So many doctors can’t fix certain pains but Dr. Aaron can and does. I thought… no one knows about Squat University but then I saw 3.2 million subs. I take it back! Thank you Dr. Aaron you are a life saver!
Tweaked my back during squats on Saturday and sitting at a cubicle for 8 hours today felt like it made it worse. Did this when I got home and OMG, you are a life saver! I was struggling putting on my socks and bending over. Having a much easier time! This relieved so much pain!
I was doing squats about 40 on under my pr and just got lazy with my form, exact same issue and doing this also helped me. I wish I knew this like a year ago because recovery took about a week. For sitting, get a lifting belt and put it on. It will support your back during the day when it hurts while sitting in a chair
Buy Back Mechanic and listen to Stuart McGills podcasts. If you have bulging/herniated disc no pain doesn't mean that disc is healed. Be careful and don't kill yourself in training. Work on your core with big 3, stir the pot, single arm carries...
This video was extremely helpful to me. I’m a weightlifter and yesterday I was lifting heavy and during the lift but especially after my back got super tight, stiff, and painful. Super lucky for me that you dropped this video today and I saw it on your Instagram story. I was able to get a lot of relief and watching your videos I figured out I have really bad ankle mobility, and an imbalance in hip mobility that is making it hard for me to perform a proper squat.
I'm not even a weight lifter but I've struggled with low back pain, and just back pain in general for years, hopeful this will help, I'd like to get started back at my local Gym but I'm afraid to push myself because I'm already in pain just from my everyday life (I know that probably sounds like an excuse but my point is that I don't want to exacerbate my pain by working out without actually dealing with the problems causing said pain, hence my hesitation).
@@griffins750I think you have the right idea. Take it very slow. Focus on strengthening (particularly your core), stability and mobility and you'll significantly reduce your chance of injury.
Yes i hope you get better! The same on me deadlifting first time can’t move more since 5 days pain low back and upper back i never will do that exercise one bad technique you are done. So now im trying with creams and some core strength
Following Dr. Stewart Mcgill and living by the words in his book literally gave me my life back. i went from spending most of my day on the floor in horrible unfathomable pain to now squatting again with no pain day to day. It is really great to see a PT spreading his word. Keep up the awesome work and the great informative videos.
Brother, you changed my life. I've been dealing with a lower back injury for over a year from lifting. Was out for awhile, then got to the point where I was trying to stretch the glutes, psoas, back.. Everything that was "tight", thinking that was the problem. And none of that was helping. Temporary relief and that was it. So I ended up just pushing through workouts, just trying to brace the core and push through the pain, since it didn't seem to be getting worse. But the worse days were just after long car rides, or sitting at work, and then trying to bend over. Felt like an 80 year old man. Even tried some of your videos, and nothing seemed to help. Then I came across this video.. And I thought, what the heck, it makes sense what you're saying and the stretches are slightly different from some other videos.. I felt almost instant relief the night I started them. The next day was the best I've felt in about a year. Today, I felt just as good but started having a little relapse tonight after bending a few ways I, probably shouldnt have. Just finished up another set and I feel really good again. I hope things keep improving and I'm, eventually back to normal. That's hope I didnt have last week. At the very least, I'm feeling better, and that's a win. But if I keep working at it, I actually have hope now that I can fully recover!
My wife has been a PTA since 2000 and been in the Physical Therapy department over 40 years needless to say I’m well in tune. Your perspective in this video is very informative. I research a lot of different PT’s on CZcams. Nobody has come out with these exercises. Thumbs up from me and I hit the subscribe bell. Mid sixties age avid golfer and skier, I battle bad back and rotator cuff techniques over surgery
These are exactly the pain I’ve been going through for the past 6+ months! Rooting from a disc bulge in the lumbar spine. Been going thru rehab with my PT and been keeping consistent for 4 months now. Rehabing a serious injury takes patience! Emotional roller coaster! You’re content has helped me understand my personal anatomy and how my body moves. Hopefully I’ll be able to get that deep squat in the future, but for know just getting back to 100% is my focus!
I have finally found the video for my spine ache This is EXACTLY my problem for 2 weeks now !!! thanks for helping me understand my injury. GOD BLESS YOU
Thanks a lot. Tweaked my back 3 week ago doing deadlifts. Its true that cat-camel helped. Also decompression by Bar-hanging felt good. Since only about 3 days ago I finally wake up pain-free in the morning :) Also stopped doing the bend-over-and-touch-my-toes excercice. I hear its not safe for lumbar discs. What was interesting thou... it didnt hurt at all while running. Now I'm back in the game, keepin my butt a bit lower and using my legs more while deadlifting..
OMG, im a 15 yr old lifter and i had just picked up my baby bro off the floor today and tweaked my back a slight bit and got worried about wether i just ended my lifting career lol. Thank you for the upload.
@@baishya775 you can tweak your back even when you're not lifting any of weights, that's just how muscles on the back work, gtfo of here with that "bruh", and take an L on your way out
I love ❤ all your explanations ! Each time, it helped me ! You’re one of the best and rare people who is such an expert on this topic. Thank you 🙏 and god bless you!
My back popped during a deadlift, and I can't even bend down for the last few days. Been hurting a lot. The pain is better 5 days later, but still as soon as I start to bend at the hip it flares up. I am going to try what you suggested here doc. Thanks for sharing.
6th day today doing 100 body weight squat/push up/1min plank a day work out. I've gotten this intense lower back pain just today during squats 😫. I'm 420lb guy u seem to be on the money wit what I'm feeling rn. Going to rest for a day or 2 max doing these... Hopefully get better 🙏
I wanna say thank you!! I tweaked my lower back yesterday and I have been performing the exercises you suggested. Today I felt so much better after 3 hours sleep in the afternoon magically!!
I just injured my back for the first time ever deadlifting. I lost my focus cuz my dog was barking so I screwed up when I lowered the bar. I don't think it's spinal though. I tried the seated test where I pull and zero pain there. Just lots of pain when I go to stand up all the way out to the sides of my lower back. The cat camel helped ease it a lot.
Exactly what im feeling right now for 2 months. I’m depressed since I haven’t got a check up to know what my problem is. Afraid it could be not just a small injury ( searched for disc and sciatica, but increase my worry cos I have no idea what that is). I’ve been stretching and exercising for 5 days straight but it still hurt. Not sure if I should force it when it hurts thinking I just lack movements on my muscle and nerve due to my work(sitting more than 8 hrs a day).
This was so helpful! This is exactly what I am feeling from heavy squats. Thank you for the exercises. How many sets, reps and holds should I be doing of these?
Screwed my back a few times with insane pain, im sure i did some weird things in bed trying to strech it and get relief, irony is i actually did that "camels back" definietly worked, that and the first thing you did sitting on ur back lifting ur legs all the way to the chest, these 2 definietly help altho i need to do the camel one more when my back feels strained.
I have been doing my Hip Airplanes and other mobility techniques you have recommended. Recently as well, I’ve been including the McGill Big three. My back has been wonderful, and then when I attempted some heavy squats *after warming up* my lower back injury flaired up again. It’s an odd sensation, in my lower lumbar right in the outside of my lumbar spine. It feels super tight and no matter what I do I can’t get it to release. As well, I feel like no matter what mobility techniques I do I can’t get my hips to open up and release either. Thank you so much for all of your incredible information!
Thank you. I didn't tweak my Lower right while working out. I simply got up from my 'ergo' chair. I do have degenerative disc syndrome down there. Military stuff...lol. Some of these moves did exacerbate some slight discomfort. Any guidance? Thanks Doc!!
The #SquatUclub is on CZcams! As soon as I upload a new video, "like" it and comment with the hashtag #SquatUclub ASAP. I'll pick amongst those who do so within 1 hour of the video going live and pick one winner to start working on whatever you need help with (squat technique, an achy hip, help with back pain during deadlifts, etc). You must be SUBSCRIBED to my CZcams channel for a chance to win. Turning on notifications by clicking the little bell next to the SUBSCRIBE button on my channel will make sure you can be first in line to win every time!
I’ll reply under the winners comment - so make sure you keep up on your notifications!
When the winner will be announced?
What about extension intolerance? After heavy squats, I feel it in my lower back when I stand up, straiten up etc. Leaning forward, bending over, doesn't trigger the discomfort, but moving into lordosis does. Deadlift does not bother my back but squats do. I don't feel any change in discomfort from either compression test, but after the arched compression test, straitening up is uncomfortable.
Much love 💕
I have a lower back pain (dull) when laying on my stomach. Over-arching or flexing in my lower back. Help
So, I tried the compression test, didn’t hurt when I rounded my back, in fact, my low back pain lessened, as compared to when I was sitting straight and pulling. What does this indicate?
I’ve told so many folks about Squat University and how it’s helped so many. So many doctors can’t fix certain pains but Dr. Aaron can and does. I thought… no one knows about Squat University but then I saw 3.2 million subs. I take it back! Thank you Dr. Aaron you are a life saver!
The cat-camel stretch just relieved so much of my pain. Gonna be able to get some better sleep tonight than i thought. Thank you!!!
Today I mess up, not looking forward for tomorrow.
Chiropractic adjustments is the only way
Tweaked my back during squats on Saturday and sitting at a cubicle for 8 hours today felt like it made it worse. Did this when I got home and OMG, you are a life saver! I was struggling putting on my socks and bending over. Having a much easier time!
This relieved so much pain!
I was doing squats about 40 on under my pr and just got lazy with my form, exact same issue and doing this also helped me. I wish I knew this like a year ago because recovery took about a week.
For sitting, get a lifting belt and put it on. It will support your back during the day when it hurts while sitting in a chair
Buy Back Mechanic and listen to Stuart McGills podcasts.
If you have bulging/herniated disc no pain doesn't mean that disc is healed.
Be careful and don't kill yourself in training.
Work on your core with big 3, stir the pot, single arm carries...
Glad to have read this, im in this position right now with just putting on my shoes and driving.
How are you now
I still use these whenever I tweak my back in the gym @@nella10123
This video was extremely helpful to me. I’m a weightlifter and yesterday I was lifting heavy and during the lift but especially after my back got super tight, stiff, and painful. Super lucky for me that you dropped this video today and I saw it on your Instagram story. I was able to get a lot of relief and watching your videos I figured out I have really bad ankle mobility, and an imbalance in hip mobility that is making it hard for me to perform a proper squat.
So did you ever figure out what to do about it?
I'm not even a weight lifter but I've struggled with low back pain, and just back pain in general for years, hopeful this will help, I'd like to get started back at my local Gym but I'm afraid to push myself because I'm already in pain just from my everyday life (I know that probably sounds like an excuse but my point is that I don't want to exacerbate my pain by working out without actually dealing with the problems causing said pain, hence my hesitation).
@@griffins750I think you have the right idea. Take it very slow. Focus on strengthening (particularly your core), stability and mobility and you'll significantly reduce your chance of injury.
Yes i hope you get better!
The same on me deadlifting first time can’t move more since 5 days pain low back and upper back i never will do that exercise one bad technique you are done.
So now im trying with creams and some core strength
Following Dr. Stewart Mcgill and living by the words in his book literally gave me my life back. i went from spending most of my day on the floor in horrible unfathomable pain to now squatting again with no pain day to day. It is really great to see a PT spreading his word. Keep up the awesome work and the great informative videos.
Same here! He's amazing!
What did you do for recovery?
Search Mcgill Big 3 exersize to cure back pain
Brother, you changed my life. I've been dealing with a lower back injury for over a year from lifting. Was out for awhile, then got to the point where I was trying to stretch the glutes, psoas, back.. Everything that was "tight", thinking that was the problem. And none of that was helping. Temporary relief and that was it. So I ended up just pushing through workouts, just trying to brace the core and push through the pain, since it didn't seem to be getting worse. But the worse days were just after long car rides, or sitting at work, and then trying to bend over. Felt like an 80 year old man. Even tried some of your videos, and nothing seemed to help. Then I came across this video.. And I thought, what the heck, it makes sense what you're saying and the stretches are slightly different from some other videos.. I felt almost instant relief the night I started them. The next day was the best I've felt in about a year. Today, I felt just as good but started having a little relapse tonight after bending a few ways I, probably shouldnt have. Just finished up another set and I feel really good again.
I hope things keep improving and I'm, eventually back to normal. That's hope I didnt have last week. At the very least, I'm feeling better, and that's a win. But if I keep working at it, I actually have hope now that I can fully recover!
Tweaked my back deadlifting earlier, watch this video and the McGill big 3 and got instant relief, thank you so much!!!!
My wife has been a PTA since 2000 and been in the Physical Therapy department over 40 years needless to say I’m well in tune. Your perspective in this video is very informative. I research a lot of different PT’s on CZcams. Nobody has come out with these exercises. Thumbs up from me and I hit the subscribe bell. Mid sixties age avid golfer and skier, I battle bad back and rotator cuff techniques over surgery
I really appreciate it & thank you for subscribing!
These are exactly the pain I’ve been going through for the past 6+ months! Rooting from a disc bulge in the lumbar spine. Been going thru rehab with my PT and been keeping consistent for 4 months now. Rehabing a serious injury takes patience! Emotional roller coaster! You’re content has helped me understand my personal anatomy and how my body moves. Hopefully I’ll be able to get that deep squat in the future, but for know just getting back to 100% is my focus!
How r u now bro
Hows the gainsbro
How is yours spine bro
how u bro
How you doin bro?
I have finally found the video for my spine ache
This is EXACTLY my problem for 2 weeks now !!! thanks for helping me understand my injury. GOD BLESS YOU
Thanks a lot. Tweaked my back 3 week ago doing deadlifts. Its true that cat-camel helped. Also decompression by Bar-hanging felt good. Since only about 3 days ago I finally wake up pain-free in the morning :) Also stopped doing the bend-over-and-touch-my-toes excercice. I hear its not safe for lumbar discs. What was interesting thou... it didnt hurt at all while running. Now I'm back in the game, keepin my butt a bit lower and using my legs more while deadlifting..
I just hurt my back today while squatting.. it gets me 😡... the pain is crazy 🤪... definitely will try this hopefully it helps
Clear, concise, and confident mate. Looking healthy, strong, and focused!
Back Mechanic! Such a life saver
that hip drill was insanely useful. unlocked muslces i didnt know i had thank you bro
I tweaked my back an hour ago, the cat camels has helped a lot so far but doing the hip mobility was still uncomfortable for me
This video should be the most viewed on CZcams! You Sir, are amazing!
The best video on this topic hands down
OMG, im a 15 yr old lifter and i had just picked up my baby bro off the floor today and tweaked my back a slight bit and got worried about wether i just ended my lifting career lol. Thank you for the upload.
Bruh...
Keep building a strong foundation, you have such a long time to perfect your lifting
@@baishya775 you can tweak your back even when you're not lifting any of weights, that's just how muscles on the back work, gtfo of here with that "bruh", and take an L on your way out
Absolute back saver! Thanks this really helped with my pain after squats!
Very valuable info. I tweaked my back 2 days ago lifting.
I love ❤ all your explanations ! Each time, it helped me ! You’re one of the best and rare people who is such an expert on this topic. Thank you 🙏 and god bless you!
I want to cry. I love you thank you ❤
I am so grateful for this video thank you. Instant relif that lasts.
So helpful! I've had hip tendinitis for 4 months now and my back started to hurting a few weeks ago. Will try these !
Hope this can help!
My back popped during a deadlift, and I can't even bend down for the last few days. Been hurting a lot. The pain is better 5 days later, but still as soon as I start to bend at the hip it flares up. I am going to try what you suggested here doc. Thanks for sharing.
I love u squatunuversity
:D my big dream is one day i am going to have a gym and a ton of knowledge to help people like u Aaron
And to write correctly once in eng
Hi! Could you please put english subtitles on your videos? I’m from Spain and I would show gratitude for doing it. Thanks!!
Thank you for these! Would you please make a video on reverse-hypers? I would love to hear about the bio-mechanics behind them and their utility.
I'll see what I can do - in the mean time check out this blog on it: squatuniversity.com/2019/06/29/reverse-hyper-roman-chair-back-extensions/
@@SquatUniversity Thank you for the reply and the link!!
6th day today doing 100 body weight squat/push up/1min plank a day work out. I've gotten this intense lower back pain just today during squats 😫. I'm 420lb guy u seem to be on the money wit what I'm feeling rn. Going to rest for a day or 2 max doing these... Hopefully get better 🙏
Amen! This could not have come at a better time with consistency in QL issues 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Your explanation was exactly what I wanted, very useful video 💕💕
Your channel content has helped so much! I have lots of respect for your advise and knowledge; BIG THANK YOU!🤗
well, I've been dealing with some lower back pain lately, so I will give this a try, thanks
I’ve seen so many recommendations for fixing low back pain from lifting. Holy shit this one worked. I really didn’t expect it to lol. Thanks a ton!
Its been 3 Days same symptoms pain in my lower back , video is very informative for me thanks ❤️
Love it. Doing this right now. Literally
Thanks! Those hip openers helped immensely!
I wanna say thank you!! I tweaked my lower back yesterday and I have been performing the exercises you suggested. Today I felt so much better after 3 hours sleep in the afternoon magically!!
Awesome info, I've been following you for a long time in IG, great info always, thank you!
I'm watching this video just in time! Saved!
It's like this video was made especially for me! As usual great content, will try this out, Thank you Aaron.
This is absolutely brilliant
Tweaked mine today. TY for the vid
Respect from belgium!
Thanks for checking out the video!
I'm having that pain and haven't been doing any squats or heavy lifting. I just use resistance bands and a 25lb kettle bell when I do squats.
BEST CHANNEL EVER!!!!!!THANK YOU!!!!
4:45 opening the hip from single leg rdl position
Gonna try there right meow. Thanks big Hoss.
Simply brilliant - many thanks.
really helpful, thanks.. just hurt my back after not warming up and also tight hips and extremely tight rear leg muscles
Makes total sense, thank you!
I just injured my back for the first time ever deadlifting. I lost my focus cuz my dog was barking so I screwed up when I lowered the bar. I don't think it's spinal though. I tried the seated test where I pull and zero pain there. Just lots of pain when I go to stand up all the way out to the sides of my lower back. The cat camel helped ease it a lot.
Bro I need you in my life
Great info. Thanks very much
I have weird lower back pain but I figured out that sitting in deep squat position for a few minutes makes it go away.
My man, you are worth your weight in gold
Thank you
Great, thanks!
These work like a charm
You don't mention how to overcome facet joint pain...it would be cool if you do a video about it!
Gnarly vid, super useful. I'm a Phd Kine graduate with a full scholarship now because I watched the whole thing.
I'm trying these. Thx
I think it worked! Amazing!
Exactly what im feeling right now for 2 months. I’m depressed since I haven’t got a check up to know what my problem is. Afraid it could be not just a small injury ( searched for disc and sciatica, but increase my worry cos I have no idea what that is). I’ve been stretching and exercising for 5 days straight but it still hurt. Not sure if I should force it when it hurts thinking I just lack movements on my muscle and nerve due to my work(sitting more than 8 hrs a day).
Thank you very much for the information, very helpful.
Thank you sir!
So relevant ! Thanks a lot !!!!
You're welcome!
Good stuff. I will try this out.
The cat part of cat camel is still lumbar flexion, which he first said not to do
Such a good channel.
GOLD
really needed this video! thanks for the great content
I feel pain in groin while doing hip airplane. I have l4-5 disc bulge which doesn't hurt my back but pain in one side of hip
Great. Thank you.
You're welcome.
I ignored this pain and now I find myself with a disk bulge which I don't seem do heal off...
Thanks for the advice anyways!
check out his video on bulging disc hope you all right bro
Thank you very much
When you realize that what you’ve been doing is exactly what you should be doing. Cat/camel is one of my favorites😊
So helpful thank you
Incredible..
Thank you.
Quality information
This was so helpful! This is exactly what I am feeling from heavy squats. Thank you for the exercises. How many sets, reps and holds should I be doing of these?
Thanks for the great information
You're welcome!
Spinal stenosis excercises or pain with extension
Very good advice as usual 👍💪
Richard,.thanks so much for airing on line!.this excersize for pain relief.take care.sir.good video 5 ⭐.👍
Good stuff!! Thank you
McGill Big 3!! ♥️
Thank u for this video 👏
Screwed my back a few times with insane pain, im sure i did some weird things in bed trying to strech it and get relief, irony is i actually did that "camels back" definietly worked, that and the first thing you did sitting on ur back lifting ur legs all the way to the chest, these 2 definietly help altho i need to do the camel one more when my back feels strained.
Thank you🙌🙌
I've watched this 4 times and I still feel the same.
Max was here
Great video with great tips. Link to a couple of related videos, more in-depth
Cat-Camel is a life saver
I have been doing my Hip Airplanes and other mobility techniques you have recommended. Recently as well, I’ve been including the McGill Big three. My back has been wonderful, and then when I attempted some heavy squats *after warming up* my lower back injury flaired up again. It’s an odd sensation, in my lower lumbar right in the outside of my lumbar spine. It feels super tight and no matter what I do I can’t get it to release. As well, I feel like no matter what mobility techniques I do I can’t get my hips to open up and release either.
Thank you so much for all of your incredible information!
Mee too bro if you found out any way to fix it please tell me😭
I recommend going to a professional pt , to get some deep dry needle on that area
Can you do a video on low back pain when in extension?
You bet! Thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you. I didn't tweak my Lower right while working out. I simply got up from my 'ergo' chair. I do have degenerative disc syndrome down there. Military stuff...lol. Some of these moves did exacerbate some slight discomfort. Any guidance? Thanks Doc!!