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First do you have problems doing deads or squats without a belt.
If you don't I would say skip the belt and very slowly build up strength on squats and deads and you will strengthen your back at the same time.
I don't know, I haven't really tried I don't want to hurt it and be out of work, any reasons against a belt? Also I have a really curvy back maybe that's why is get sore easily
You will strengthen your back more without the belt but if you need the belt to squat and deadlift I have no problem with that. Doing squats and deads with a belt in better than not doing them at all.
Yeah but it doesn't sound like he's even tried it unweighted or with just the bar.
seems like a bit of a cop out - sure use a belt when going really heavy, but it'd be much more beneficial to build up strength in your back without the belt imo. Also look at finding the reason for the bad back if you haven't already? if due to poor posture, work towards improving that to improve the back pain.