Your Low Back Rehabilitation/Care Checklist
Have you ever suffered from back pain or discomfort?
My approach to helping clients become pain free has been revolutionised by the research of Professor Stuart McGill (www.backfitpro.com) – the world’s leading authority on low back pathologies and head of Spinal Biomechanics at the University of Waterloo in Canada.
The McGill method of low back rehabilitation is an evidence based method, honed over for over 30 years on thousands of patients from all walks of life, including world class athletes to busy mums.
The Step by step Method includes:
Establishing the cause of your back pain by determining the motions, posture and loads that cause your pain
Removing the causes of your pain.
Learning appropriate alternative posture and movements that do not cause you pain
Choosing an appropriate rehabilitative strategy that allows damaged tissue to heal
Dedicating yourself to practising healthy back activity everyday – maintaining a level of consistency
Building a resilient back
Enhancing and broadening your pain free activities
Achieving success through continued personal re-assessment
The McGill method is steeped in scientific research with a proven track record second to none. This is not a 5 step quick fix nor is it a generic core exercise prescription. Witnessing clients unlock the key to becoming low-back pain free and re-gaining their lives is extremely rewarding:
“In 2019 I suffered a fracture of my lower spine and following physiotherapy, I was recommended Ophelia to continue my rehabilitation. Since my weekly sessions with Ophelia, I have been able to build up to my exercise regime whilst suffering NO flare ups with my back. Ophelia made me feel at ease from our first session whilst also explaining the science behind the method of exercise.
I would definitely recommend Ophelia!”
– 23yrs Female
“Ophelia was recommended to me by a local physiotherapist. I have been suffering with lower back pain for over 10 years, this would sometimes render me immobile and I thought that this was something I would have to live with for the rest of my life. I didn’t hold much hope, I thought that Ophelia would just push me to be fitter and strengthen my core to increase my mobility. I was surprised to find that Ophelia took a more wholesome and direct approach. Ophelia targetted my weaknesses, incorrect posture and lack of mobility. I saw results that I hadn’t in the past and I moved towards a more mobile and happy life, I could restart sports and activities I hadn’t been able to do without pain for years. I am truly thankful and feel Ophelia made a massive impact to my life within short space of time and am truly grateful.”
– 38yrs Female
“Ophelia – a massive thank you for your expert help with my back. Six months ago I was suffering with my back hurting every day and keeping me awake at night. A consultant told me that I may need surgery. The exercise programme that you devised for me incorporating the McGill method on low back disorders means I am now pain free without surgery. Your advice and support has made this possible enabled me to live my life again.”
– 51yrs Female
“I contacted Ophelia as I was experiencing repeated severe back pain. She helped me to identify my pain triggers and adapted exercises and activities to improve my back strength and protect it from further injury. I am now pain free ands much stronger and fitter. No more groans of pain as I walk up and down the stairs. I now enjoy walking and exercising and purposely build them into my day. I feel much more confident and I love being able to move around easily.”
– 48yrs Female