Need a subsitute for my squat.

[stripes0721]

I have a genetically bad vertebrate. I had to wear a back brace for about a month to subdue the pain after intense aggravation. I tried to do a bodyweight squat today and could not keep my back straight and felt a really sharp pain in my lower back (my original pain). I can't squat down without terrible form. Any advice on a substitute. My routine was:

Seated Row (alternating with Good Mornings)

Bench

Deadlifts

Squat

Anything that I could substitue for a squat that would not place as much pressure on the back?

[Scooter McGee]

Yikes, backs are the worst thing to mess with. You should probably stop deadlifting too. Are you doing weighted squats or air squats and how much are you deadlifting?