diff --git a/backend/Dockerfile b/backend/Dockerfile
index a7857d2..ac0cf55 100644
--- a/backend/Dockerfile
+++ b/backend/Dockerfile
@@ -17,6 +17,9 @@ RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt
 # Copy application code
 COPY . .
 
+# Migrate database
+RUN alembic upgrade head
+
 # Expose port
 EXPOSE 8000