A Physio-Informed Perspective on Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common concerns we see—not just in the clinic, but in daily life. It can feel frustratingly random or out of your control, but in most cases, it isn’t. Back pain often follows patterns that are predictable, preventable, and very treatable with the right kind of movement.
At Āhua Studio, we see it every day: people coming in thinking they’re stuck with back pain, and leaving with more understanding, confidence and strength.
What Really Helps?
Managing back pain isn’t about stopping movement—it's about the right kind of movement. Here’s what consistently makes a difference:
Targeted strength work to support your spine
Mobility training to improve range of motion and reduce tension
Less sitting, or breaking it up with intentional movement
Reassurance that what you're feeling is common and changeable
Confidence that pain doesn’t define your future
It’s not just about muscles—it’s about mindset, too.
Understanding What Contributes to Back Pain
Certain habits and imbalances can quietly build up stress on the lower back over time. These are some of the most common contributing factors we work with:
Sedentary routines
Weak or underactive abdominal and glute muscles
Repetitive or uneven loading through the spine
Lifting too much or too often without proper mechanics
Tight hamstrings and limited hip mobility
Shallow breathing, which affects core support
When you begin to understand how these factors interact, back pain becomes less mysterious—and much more manageable.
Movement as a Tool for Recovery
At Āhua Studio, we take a physio-informed approach to movement. Our sessions blend Reformer Pilates with functional and interval training to support real-world strength, control and mobility.
Every session is designed by Elise Badger, a physiotherapist with over 20 years of experience, ensuring movements are purposeful, progressive, and safe for people managing or recovering from pain.
This isn’t about pushing through discomfort. It’s about building back trust in your body, one movement at a time.
You Don’t Have to Put Up With Pain
If back pain has been hanging around longer than it should, or keeps showing up again and again, it might be time to look at how you're moving—and how you're supporting your body day to day.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. With the right education, encouragement and a supportive space to move, change is absolutely possible.
Book your trial class today and feel the difference that expert-designed workouts can make—not just for your back, but your whole body.
👉 Book your first class or get in touch to learn how we can help.
You don’t have to live with back pain—Āhua Studio is here to help you move better, feel stronger and thrive.
