The Type of Back Pain That Keeps Coming Back (and What to Do About It)
We’re talking about non-specific lower back pain—the kind that:
- Comes and goes
- Isn’t tied to one traumatic injury
- Gets worse with sitting or standing too long
- Improves with movement… but only for a little while
It’s often caused by poor movement patterns, stiff hips, weak glutes, or just a weak core. It’s not something that needs surgery—but it’s not something to ignore either.
❌ What Doesn’t Work Long-Term
Let’s bust a few myths:
- It’s not always about stretching
- Resting completely usually makes it worse (the back does not want to be still)
- You don’t need to panic and go straight for an MRI This pain needs a strategy—not a quick fix.
✅ So, What Should You Do Instead?
Here’s what we recommend at Traverse Health:
- Start moving gently, consistently
- Learn which movements wake your pain up and which soothe it
- Focus on glute, core, and spinal control exercises
- Don’t wait for pain to become a crisis
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- This back program + new programs every month
- 1x online consult to guide your journey (15-20 minutes)
- Access to our symptom tracker and referral support
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Yours in health,
The Traverse Health Team
