- Lower Back Pain and range of motion (or shall we say lack of motion?) Let's Talk About Lower Back Pain and Range of Motion As a physiotherapist, I often see how pain and limited range of motion go hand in hand. When pain strikes, especially in the lower back, we tend to protect the area by reducing movement—often leading to even more discomfort over time. That's why it's crucial to maintain and check your movement in all directions that your joints are meant to move. Focus focus on pelvic tilts forward and backwards (anterior/posterior), sidebend (sideflexion), and rotation in a supine position. Doing these exercises while lying down reduces the chances of compensating with other joints, making them ideal for those dealing with acute pain. WHY SUPINE? Supine exercises help you isolate the movement in your lower back, keeping the focus on your tailbone and pelvis. This isolation ensures you're moving the right areas, even when pain is present. KEY TIPS - Start gently and focus on area

Did you know that research shows about 80% of us will experience back pain at least once in our lives? That’s a staggering number, and as a physiotherapist, my job is to help you recover as quickly as possible when that pain and stiffness sets in. Not only do I want to help you get back to feeling good, but I also want to give you the tools and care to prevent that pain from making an unwelcome comeback. So, today I thought I’d share my own personal story. If you’ve followed my previous blogs, you might already know about my first experience with back pain. But recently, I had another encounter with it—and let’s just say, the timing wasn’t ideal. The Week Before the Ski Holiday It was the week before I was heading off on a skiing holiday with family and friends. Now, if you’ve ever been on a ski trip, you know that packing isn’t exactly light work. Downhill and cross-country ski gear, outdoor clothes, indoor clothes, and, of course, food planning—I had quite a few lists running through

For most of my life, I walked around feeling invincible, boasting a back that could survive anything. As a physiotherapist and Pilates and yoga instructor, I spent 20 years treating patients with lower back pain. I knew all the common causes, the best ways to manage acute and chronic pain, and the exercises that really worked. But one tiny detail was missing: I’d never actually had back pain myself. That all changed three years ago, and let’s just say it was a humbling experience. How My Lower Back Pain Began Three years ago, I had the bright idea to go back to school as a grown-up. Why not? Studying part-time seemed totally doable. And it was—until exam season hit. Suddenly, I was glued to my chair for eight hours a day, buried in books and my computer. Ergonomics? Never heard of her. Posture? Didn’t know him. I was so focused on studying that I completely forgot all the golden rules I’d spent years teaching others. After my exam (which, thankfully, I passed), I noticed a little twing