Lower Back Pain

Understanding Lower Back Pain

 

Lower back pain can present suddenly or develop gradually over months or years. It may be linked to work, sport, prolonged sitting, poor movement patterns or previous injury.

 

Common contributing factors include:

 

• Reduced spinal mobility or control

• Poor load management during daily activities

• Prolonged sitting or repetitive postures

• Weakness or poor coordination around the hips and trunk

• Compensation patterns following injury

• Lack of movement variety

 

Pain in the lower back is often a symptom of how the body is coping rather than the root cause itself.

 

 

How Lower Back Pain Commonly Presents

 

Lower back pain does not always feel the same from person to person. Some experience constant discomfort, while others notice pain only with certain movements or activities.

 

Common symptoms include:

 

• Localised lower back pain

• Stiffness, especially in the morning or after sitting

• Pain with bending, lifting or twisting

• Pain that refers into the hips or legs

• Fatigue or tightness through the lower back

• Recurring flare-ups with activity or stress

 

In active individuals, lower back pain often presents as reduced performance, recurring tightness or an inability to train consistently.

 

 

Lower Back Pain Is Often a Movement Problem

 

One of the biggest misconceptions about lower back pain is that the back itself is always the problem.

 

In many cases, the lower back is compensating for restrictions or weakness elsewhere in the body. This may include the hips, thoracic spine, pelvis or even breathing mechanics.

 

At our clinic, assessment looks beyond the painful area and includes:

 

• Spinal movement and control

• Hip mobility and strength

• Functional movement patterns

• Load tolerance

• Posture and movement habits

• Breathing and core coordination

 

The goal is not just pain relief but restoring efficient movement so the lower back is no longer overloaded.

 

 

How We Help You at Our Clinic

 

At our clinic, we help you:

 

• Identify the underlying contributors to your lower back pain

• Reduce pain and unnecessary strain

• Restore normal movement patterns

• Improve spinal and hip control

• Build strength and resilience once movement improves

• Develop strategies to prevent recurring episodes

 

Treatment may involve hands-on care, movement retraining, education and rehabilitation exercises introduced at the right time.

 

I believe strongly that rehabilitation should follow the return of normal movement patterns, not come before them.

 

 

Who Commonly Benefits From Lower Back Pain Treatment

 

Lower back pain care is particularly beneficial for:

 

• Office and desk-based workers

• Manual workers

• Runners and athletes

• Dancers and performers

• Parents managing physical demands

• People with recurrent or long-standing back pain

• Those returning to activity after injury

 

 

When Should You Seek Help

 

You do not need to wait until pain becomes severe or constant.

 

An assessment is recommended if you:

 

• Experience recurring lower back pain

• Feel stiff or restricted most days

• Notice pain with everyday movements

• Feel hesitant to move or exercise

• Want to prevent future flare-ups

• Want a clear understanding of what is driving your pain

 

Early assessment often leads to better outcomes and more sustainable results.

 

 

A Long-Term, Movement-Based Solution

 

Lower back pain often responds best to a thoughtful, individual approach rather than a quick fix.

 

At our clinic, the focus is on helping you move better, feel stronger and regain confidence in your body so you can return to daily life and activity with less pain and more control.

 

 

Book an Appointment

 

If lower back pain is limiting your movement or quality of life, we are here to help you understand the cause and guide you toward long-term improvement.