--- title: How we do squats without low back pain description: Low back pain when you squat? Try this one tip from our Doctors of Physical Therapy, and watch your pain melt away as your peak performance hits new heights. | Natural Wellness Physiotherapy | 309 S. 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Try this adjustment next time YOU’RE squatting, and let us know if you feel a difference!    ###### Tags: [squats,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/squats) [function friday,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/function-friday) [video,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/video) [strength training,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/strength-training) [pain relief,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/pain-relief) [Dr. Clayton,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/dr-clayton) [back pain,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/back-pain) [performance,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/performance) [lifting,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/lifting) [posture & technique,](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/posture-technique) [lower back](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/tag/lower-back) ![Dr. Clayton Dir, PT, DPT](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/clayton.jpeg?width=50&height=50&name=clayton.jpeg) Post by [Dr. Clayton Dir, PT, DPT](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog/author/dr-clayton-dir-pt-dpt) Dec 22, 2023 10:29:06 AM Clayton earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2020 from Wichita State allowing him to combine his love for the human body and helping clients improve their health while building strength and resiliency. “I thoroughly enjoy walking the path alongside my client and guiding him or her to being in control of his or her health.” After experiencing the “traditional” line of physical therapy in other outpatient clinics, he knew there was a more client-centered approach that could provide long-term access to care and improved results. “Our current medical system often prioritizes injections and surgeries over conservative care. After helping numerous clients eliminate pain and return to their activities, I’m confident there are many cases that can avoid unnecessary surgeries” Clayton is trained in a variety of manual therapy techniques and certified in Functional Dry Needling. In his time away from the clinic he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, with adventure and activities such as working out, hiking, kayaking, yard games, and anything new to stay active. He also enjoys vacations of all kinds from weekend road trips to cruises! ### Comments [![Team Natural Wellness](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/hs-fs/hubfs/**NWPT.png?width=83&height=90&name=**NWPT.png)](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com) - [Home](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com) - [About Us](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/-about-us) - [Free Resources](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/free-resources) - [Services](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services) - [Blog](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/blog) - [Events](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/services/events-workshops) - [Contact](https://go.teamnaturalwellness.com/contact) **Natural Wellness Physiotherapy ** (316) 290-9158 309 S. 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