Back pain rarely comes from a single structure. Your back is a complex system of bones, muscles, ligaments, fascia, nerves, and joints that are designed to move together. When one part loses mobility or stability, other tissues often compensate, creating tension, discomfort, and inefficient movement patterns.

These compensations can develop from repetitive postures, injuries, physical or emotional stress, movement habits, or conditions such as disc irritation or nerve compression. Many times, the area that hurts isn't where the problem began. Restrictions in the feet, knees, pelvis, shoulders, or rib cage can all change how forces travel through the spine, affecting it’s adaptability and stability.

Why does my back hurt?

Rather than chasing symptoms, I look for the patterns that are placing unnecessary stress on your back. Through Rolfing Structural Integration, we work to improve mobility, restore balance throughout the body, and help your nervous system adopt more efficient movement strategies.

The goal isn't simply to reduce pain. It's to create a body that is stable and mobile so your back no longer has to work harder than it should.