Extreme wrist and shoulder pain while squatting?

Hi guys, I've been squatting for three weeks now. I watched form videos to minimize injury and noticed everyone squats with the bar behind their head. I tried to emulate them. However, I experienced sharp jabs in my wrists when I bend my hands backwards behind my shoulders to grab the bar. I also experienced heavy shoulder strain in the "wings" of my back.

I followed Lee Hayward's shoulder and wrist stretching tips which has improved my shoulders but my wrists remain painful. This is especially noticeable when I wake up the next day. I've Googled for solutions. The stretching really helps my shoulders but does nothing for the wrists.

ATM I front-squat which is kinder on my wrists and shoulders.

Has anyone experienced similar wrist pain while squatting? Did you find any solutions? Thanks in advance! I'd love to lift in the classic sense.

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