Treatment Focus
- Deep tissue through lower back, glutes and hips
- Myofascial release along the thoracolumbar fascia
- Trigger point work in piriformis and hip rotators
- Full lower body movement assessment
Common Symptoms
Does this
sound familiar?
Lower back pain is rarely just one issue on its own. It’s often a build-up of tension and restriction through the body that affects how you move, sit and function day to day.
Symptom 01
Persistent lower back pain or stiffness
A constant ache or tightness that makes everyday movement uncomfortable.
Symptom 02
Pain when bending, lifting or standing
Simple movements like picking something up or standing for too long feel restricted or painful.
Symptom 03
Pain travelling into the glutes or legs
Discomfort that radiates from the lower back into the hips, glutes or legs.
Symptom 04
Sharp or nerve-like pain (sciatica)
A shooting, burning or pulling pain that may travel down one side of the body.
Symptom 05
Stiffness after sitting or waking up
The lower back feels tight and restricted after being still for a period of time.
Symptom 06
Pain that keeps coming back
Symptoms settle temporarily, but return because the underlying issue hasn’t been addressed.
Understanding the Pattern
What's
Causing It?
Lower back pain is rarely caused by one structure alone. It’s usually the result of load, tension and movement patterns building over time.
Prolonged Sitting & Posture
Long periods sitting can place ongoing load on the lower back, leading to stiffness and reduced mobility.
Tight Hips & Glutes
Restricted hips and glutes can increase tension through the lower back and reduce how well the body shares load.
Reduced Core Support
When the trunk isn’t supporting movement well, the lower back often takes more strain.
Repetitive Strain & Lifting
Work, training or daily tasks involving lifting can build pressure through the lower back over time.
Nerve Irritation (Sciatica)
Compression or irritation around the lower back and surrounding tissues can contribute to pain that travels into the leg.
Previous Injury Compensation
Old injuries can change the way you move, increasing load on the lower back without you realising it.
Clinical Observation
Treating the source of tension, not just the symptoms.
Clinical Insight
The lower back is often taking the load for something else.
Lower back pain often feels local, but the reason it keeps returning usually isn’t.
Tight hips, restricted glutes, poor load sharing and compensation patterns can all increase pressure through the lower back. That’s why treating the painful area alone often only gives short-term relief.
This approach focuses on how the body is moving as a whole — reducing tension, improving movement quality and helping load travel through the body more efficiently.
The goal isn’t just to settle the pain for now.
It’s to reduce the strain that keeps bringing it back.
Load principle
When the body shares movement and load properly, the lower back doesn’t have to keep compensating.
How Bodywork Helps
How Bodywork Treats Lower Back Pain & Sciatica.
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people book — and one of the most commonly under-treated. The lower back sits between the hips and thoracic spine. When the hips are restricted, when the glutes aren't engaging properly, the lower back ends up doing more than its share. Sciatica often follows — the sciatic nerve runs from the lower back through the glutes and into the leg, and tension in the piriformis and hip muscles frequently drives symptoms. Treating the pathway, not just the painful point, is what creates lasting change.
Who is this For
- Office workers sitting 6–8+ hours daily
- Gym-goers with deadlift or squat-related back pain
- Runners with lower back tightness after training
- Pilates and yoga practitioners with sacral restriction
- Cyclists with hip flexor and lower back overload
- Mothers and postnatal women with ongoing lower back pain
- Sciatica sufferers with limited relief from other treatment
- Tradies and people in physical jobs
- Women with long-standing lower back pain
What to Expect
Most clients feel meaningful reduction in stiffness within 2–4 sessions. Sciatica symptoms may take slightly longer. The initial assessment gives a clear picture of what's driving your symptoms and a realistic timeline.
Treating clients from Mermaid Waters, Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Miami, Burleigh, Robina, Varsity Lakes and the Gold Coast.
Local Treatment Area
Treating Clients Across the Gold Coast.
Local People
Who this is for.
This treatment is designed for people dealing with recurring lower back pain, stiffness or nerve-related symptoms linked to movement and load.
Office workers sitting 6–8+ hours daily
Gym-goers with deadlift/squat-related back pain
Mothers dealing with pregnancy changes & carrying
Women with long-standing lower back pain
Pilates & yoga practitioners with sacral tightness
Runners with recurring lower back tightness
Tradies & people in physical jobs
Sciatica sufferers who've tried physio
People with disc-related pain or nerve symptoms
Women post-pregnancy with ongoing lower back issues
Cyclists with lower back & hip flexor load
MMT-Informed Practice
Local Treatment
Mermaid Waters
& Surrounds.
Based in the heart of the Gold Coast, treating clients across:
Mermaid Waters
Mermaid Beach
Broadbeach
Broadbeach Waters
Miami
Robina
Burleigh Heads
Burleigh Waters
Varsity Lakes
Clear Island Waters
Surfers Paradise
Nobby Beach
Palm Beach
Mudgeeraba
Elanora
Southport
Ashmore
Arundel
Biggera Waters
Related conditions
Pain is Often Interconnected.
Pain is often interconnected. You may also find these specialised treatment areas relevant to your recovery.
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Ready to Treat the Root Cause?
If you're new, start with the Initial Assessment. We'll assess the full lower body movement picture and begin treating what's actually driving your back pain or sciatica — on day one.
Common Questions
Questions about lower back pain or sciatica?
Common questions about back stiffness, nerve pain and why lower back issues keep returning.
Check if this is right for you
Book Initial Assessment
Lower back pain often returns when the underlying tension, movement patterns or load through the body haven’t changed.
Bodywork may help reduce tension and pressure through the lower back, hips and glutes that can contribute to nerve-related symptoms.
Sitting for too long can increase pressure through the lower back and reduce movement through the hips, which often leads to stiffness and discomfort.
Not always. It depends on the cause and severity, but treatment can help improve movement and reduce strain while you manage load more appropriately.
No. Tight hips, restricted glutes and poor movement patterns can all contribute to pain that shows up in the lower back.
Not sure if this is what’s causing it?
Let’s find the
root cause together.
Book an initial consultation. We'll perform a full movement assessment to identify what's driving your pain and begin treatment in the same session.