Our approach
You've probably been told to strengthen your core, stretch more, rest, get more treatment or simply keep moving.
But what happens when you've tried all of that — and nothing seems to make a lasting difference?
Or worse, what happens when every attempt to get stronger actually makes your back pain worse?
That's where our approach is different.
Rather than offering another generic treatment or asking you to push through pain, we focus on understanding what's been holding you back — then finding a manageable way to restore muscular function, rebuild strength and regain confidence.
Movement that works with you
When your back feels tight, vulnerable and restricted, exercise can become something you dread. You know you need to move, but you worry about how you'll feel afterwards.
Our approach aims to change that experience. We look for carefully selected, natural movements that can help ease tension and improve comfort while encouraging muscles that have become weak or less active to engage again.
The goal isn't to push harder or give you another list of exercises to endure. It's to find movements you can feel comfortable doing — and want to return to — as you gradually rebuild the way your body moves and supports you.
No complicated machines. No one-size-fits-all gym routine. A starting point that makes sense for your body.
How we work
We start by listening to your story. What have you tried? What makes your pain worse? What activities have you given up — and what do you most want to do again?
We explore how your body moves, where you feel restricted or vulnerable, and which protective patterns may be getting in the way. Together, we identify a sensible starting point. Where medical assessment is needed, we'll recommend appropriate care.
When you've been living with pain, protecting your back becomes second nature. Some muscles may work harder, while others become less involved in supporting your movement.
Simply exercising harder may not change that. We look for manageable ways to reduce unnecessary guarding and help your body begin moving with greater ease.
What if the movements that help you get stronger could also help you feel better?
Our Neuromuscular Facilitation (NMF) approach uses carefully selected movements intended to improve comfort and coordination while encouraging weakened or underused muscles to engage.
Rather than relying only on isolated activation exercises, we work toward more balanced, natural movement — so everyday actions can increasingly support your progress instead of feeling like something to fear.
The aim is movement that feels relieving and achievable, not another exercise program you dread.
As movement becomes more comfortable and coordinated, we progressively build strength at a level you can manage.
The aim isn't simply to strengthen individual muscles. It's to help your body work together more effectively, so you can return to sitting, standing, walking, exercise and the activities that matter to you with greater confidence.
When you've experienced recurring back pain for years, a flare-up can make you feel as though you're back at the beginning.
We help you make sense of your progress, adapt your activities when needed and rebuild trust in your body over time.
Our goal isn't to make you dependent on treatment. It's to help you become stronger, more capable and increasingly confident in what your body can do.
Personal guidance
Back Solutions grew from founder Rick Saunders' own experience of debilitating back pain — and from two decades spent refining a different way forward while personally working with thousands of people facing similar frustrations.
Your initial consultation is directly with Rick. He'll take the time to understand your history, what you've already tried and what you most want to get back to doing — before helping you establish a personalised way forward.
Your consultation takes place online, so you can speak directly with Rick from the comfort of your own home or office.
If you've tried everything and still haven't found a lasting way forward, it may be time to explore a different approach — one focused on helping you move more comfortably, rebuild strength and regain confidence.