My Herniated Disc Story: From Injury to Doing Squats Again
There was a point in my life when doing squats again felt impossible. My back hurt badly enough that everyday movements started to feel threatening. Bending over, carrying groceries, getting out of a chair, even thinking about putting a barbell on my back came with hesitation. For me, that injury was a herniated disc. It wasn't one dramatic moment where I moved the wrong way and suddenly felt excruciating pain. It built gradually over about a month. I tried to ignore it, stretch through it, and avoid using my back as much as