Why Does My Lower Back Always Hurt? How Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates Can Help You Find Relief

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek out physiotherapy and rehabilitation. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 80% of adults will experience lower back pain at some point.If you're constantly Googling "why does my lower back hurt?" or "how to fix lower back pain," you're not alone — and help is available.

At Body Form in Avalon, Northern Beaches, we specialise in helping you relieve back pain through a combination of hands-on physiotherapy and targeted Clinical Pilates programs. Here's why that approach works.

Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

🔹 Poor posture (especially from desk jobs)🔹 Weak core muscles🔹 Tight hips or hamstrings🔹 Previous injuries (even old ones)🔹 Spinal conditions like disc bulges or degeneration🔹 Pregnancy or postnatal changes🔹 Stress and muscle tension

Why Physiotherapy is Critical

Seeing a physiotherapist first ensures you get a proper diagnosis.Our physios can identify whether your back pain is coming from muscles, joints, discs, or nerves — and create a personalised treatment plan.Treatment might include:✅ Soft tissue release✅ Joint mobilisation✅ Dry needling✅ Postural correction✅ Pain management strategies

How Clinical Pilates Supports Your Recovery

Once your initial pain is under control, we move into Clinical Pilates rehabilitation — because movement is medicine.Clinical Pilates is not just exercise — it’s a therapeutic approach that targets the underlying causes of back pain, including:✔ Strengthening deep core and spinal stabiliser muscles✔ Improving posture and spinal alignment✔ Increasing flexibility in tight areas✔ Teaching you safe, functional movement patterns to prevent reinjury

At Body Form, our Clinical Pilates sessions are either physiotherapist-led or carefully designed around your injury and rehab goals.

Why Choose Body Form in Avalon for Back Pain Relief?

⭐ Physio assessments included in your plan⭐ Small class sizes (or 1:1 available)⭐ Tailored rehab — not generic exercises⭐ Experienced in treating acute and chronic lower back pain⭐ Focused on sustainable recovery, not short-term fixes

Stop Googling and Start Healing

Lower back pain doesn't have to be your normal.At Body Form, we're here to diagnose the cause, treat the pain, and rebuild your strength — so you can get back to doing what you love.