It’s been hard to pinpoint the cause of flare ups. They are pretty random. I’ve noticed barbell back squats are a big trigger and I’ve been avoiding them. Earlier today it was aggravated whilst I was stretching. It can be pretty unpredictable sometimes.

I’m looking to get some updated scans, waiting on Drs approval

My goal is competitive powerlifting. I’m interested in bodybuilding as well, but getting my SBD as strong as possible is a major goal for me

Back pain, usually it is a more dull pain but it can be sharper at times. I haven’t had issues with numbness or sciatica in months. Sometimes it lasts just for the day, sometimes it is multiple days.

I went to the hospital for a low back injury 12/24/2025. A lumbar CT found several scattered disc bulges throughout the thoracolumbar spine, along with disc height loss, Schmorl’s nodes, mild scattered facet arthrosis, and multilevel spondylosis. My issues are from T12-S1. I’ve been reintroducing trap bar dl, rdls, and box squats recently.…

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Hi all,

Been seeing some content about biomechanics regarding driving internal vs external rotation in the knees and hips during squat patterns and hip hinges. Was wondering if both had their benefits, and what to consider/what to look out for when choosing either?

Hi all,

Been doing the FBEOD 2 heavy upper 2 heavy Lower split and been running into issues with some minor sciatica down my left leg. Any tips to avoid that while lifting? I dont have much lower back rounding during my sets; I never have pain there outside of pretty standard soreness and fatigue from training. Im going to go a few…

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