You do everything right. You rest it, get a massage, maybe stretch for a week or two. The pain settles, life gets back to normal, and then one day you bend down to pick something up and it's back again.
The good news is that recurring back pain usually has a pattern behind it. Once we find that pattern, we can do something about it.
Why lower back pain keeps coming back
Common reasons it keeps coming back include:
Treating the symptom, not the cause. Massage, heat and rest feel great, but if that's all you do, the reason your back keeps getting overloaded is still there.
Poor load distribution. If your hips, mid back or core aren't pulling their weight, your lower back does the work of three areas. It copes for a while, then it flares.
Not enough strength or capacity. Your back needs to handle what you ask of it, whether that's lifting at work, training or sitting at a desk for 8 hours.
Stopping too early. Once the pain eases, most people stop. But feeling better and being stronger are two different things.
How myotherapy helps recurrent lower back pain
Myotherapy combines hands-on treatment with assessment, movement and rehabilitation, so we can deal with both the pain and the reason it keeps coming back. I don't believe in hope strategies. I believe in systems.
At Myotherapy PRO in Moorabbin, I use a four-step approach: Assess. Treat. Strengthen. Progress.
1. Assess
We start by working out why your back keeps flaring up. That means looking at how you move, how your load is distributed through your hips, spine and core, and what your work, training and daily routine demand of your body.
2. Treat
Hands-on treatment, including massage and dry needling, can help settle pain, reduce muscle tension and improve how comfortably you move. This is the part that gets you feeling better so you can start doing the work that keeps you there.
3. Strengthen
This is the step that most often gets missed. A progressive strength, mobility and rehab plan builds a back that can handle the demands of your life. It's the difference between a back that is temporarily relieved and one that is more resilient.
4. Progress
We don't stop when the pain stops. We keep progressing your program so your results hold up, whether you're going back to the tools, the desk or the gym.
Who is this for?
Tradies, desk workers, gym-goers and athletes all get the same integrated system, built around what your body needs to do.
I came into this field after working in construction myself. After an injury of my own, I went through the recovery process firsthand while studying myotherapy and continuing to work on site. That experience is a big part of why I focus on real change instead of just short-term relief.
Myotherapy for lower back pain in Moorabbin and surrounding suburbs
Myotherapy PRO is located at 13 Wren Road, Moorabbin, inside Bayside Strength & Recovery. That means you can get hands-on treatment and access to strength and rehab in the one place.
We regularly see people from Moorabbin, Cheltenham, Bentleigh, Highett, Hampton and Sandringham who are sick of their back pain coming back and want a plan that actually works.
When to see your GP first
Most lower back pain is not serious, but some symptoms need medical attention straight away. See your GP or go to an emergency department if your back pain comes with:
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Numbness around the groin or inner thighs
Fever or feeling unwell with the pain
Pain following a significant fall or accident
Progressive weakness in your legs
Frequently asked questions
What is myotherapy and how is it different from massage?
Myotherapy includes massage, but it also involves clinical assessment, treatments like dry needling, and movement-based rehabilitation. The goal is not only to relieve pain, but to find out why it's happening and address it.
Can myotherapy help with recurring lower back pain?
Myotherapy can be a good option for people with ongoing or recurring lower back pain because it combines hands-on treatment with strength and rehab work. Every person is different, so the first step is an assessment to find out what's driving your pain.
Does dry needling hurt?
Most people feel a mild twitch or dull ache at most. It's used to help reduce muscle tension and settle pain as part of a wider plan.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed to book an appointment with a myotherapist. You can book online anytime.
Ready to stop the cycle?
If your lower back pain keeps coming back, it's time to look at why. Book an appointment at Myotherapy PRO in Moorabbin and let's build a plan that gets you real change, not just short-term relief.
Book online: myotherapypro.com.au
Call: 0413 749 552
Visit: 13 Wren Road, Moorabbin (inside Bayside Strength & Recovery)