I've injured (ie: resulted in reduced physical performance) my back numerous times lifting weights. The first couple times it scared the life out of me, and I

I've injured (ie: resulted in reduced physical performance) my back numerous times lifting weights. The first couple times it scared the life out of me, and I suffered in moderate to severe pain for a week or two, unable to put my shoes on. Even went to the ER and the doc basically said "I dunno" and offered muscle relaxants. I later stumbled upon some content from Austin Baraki and Jordan Feigenbaum (their company is Barbell Medicine) when rehabilitating a back tweak, and it changed my life. I learned about pain science and developed so much self efficacy that if I experience pain I don't even think of seeing a doctor at first (assuming certain red flag symptoms aren't present). Recently I tweaked my back and was incredibly effective about recovery thanks to these guys. In about a week I could squat 100kg+ discomfort free (!). I highly recommend Austin's article regarding the "bio-psycho-social model" for pain: https://startingstrength.com/article/aches-and-pains https://startingstrength.com/article/aches-and-pains And the barbell medicine youtube channel for content on pain, nutrition, and training, regardless of if you personally do resistance training - though I highly recommend that as well. It's invigorating to see yourself briefly injured squatting, and through reassurance & load/exercise management recovering almost entirely in a matter of days.