Your back pain isn't what you think it is

Sep 1

I watched a lifter avoid deadlifts for the third month straight because of "back pain."

But here's what blew my mind: His back wasn't the problem.

The Place That Hurts Is Just The Messenger

Your body is smarter than you think. When your lower back screams during a deadlift, it's not saying "I'm broken." It's saying

"Hey, something upstream isn't working right."

Most people paint over the crack instead of fixing the foundation.

They foam roll the tight spot. Ice the sore area. Stretch what feels stiff.

But your body is sending you coded messages through that pain signal.

"Your hips aren't moving properly"

When your hips can't extend fully, your lower back compensates by hyperextending.

Result? Lower back pain during deadlifts.

"Your core isn't stabilizing"

A weak or poorly coordinated core forces your spine to handle loads it wasn't ready for.

Your back pain is the alarm bell.

"Your breathing pattern is off"

Poor breathing mechanics create internal pressure imbalances that show up as back tension and pain.

"Your movement patterns need work"

Years of sitting, poor posture, or compensatory movements create dysfunction that your back pays for.

The lifter I mentioned? His "back problem" was actually a hip mobility issue

Once we addressed the real triggers, he was back to pulling heavy pain-free within weeks.

Instead of asking "How do I fix my back pain?" start asking "What is my back pain trying to tell me?"

This shift helped other lifters get back to movements they love not by avoiding the gym,

but by understanding their body's intelligent feedback system.

Your pain isn't the enemy. It's information.

And when you learn to decode that information, you can train harder and heavier than ever before, without fear.

Talk soon,

Gabe