If you’ve ever dealt with lower back pain, you know it’s more than just an ache—it’s an energy thief. It sneaks into your workouts, makes simple tasks feel exhausting, and drains the motivation you once had for training. What most people don’t realise is that pain isn’t just a physical sensation; it’s something that impacts your mental sharpness, focus, and overall drive.
I know this because I’ve been there. For years, I struggled with nagging lower back pain that would flare up during workouts, linger throughout the day, and leave me feeling wiped out before I even had the chance to do anything productive. The frustrating part? I thought I was doing all the right things—stretching, strengthening my core, even resting when needed—but nothing seemed to truly fix it.
The Hidden Energy Cost of Lower Back Pain
Chronic pain is exhausting because your body is constantly working against itself. When your lower back is in pain, your nervous system stays on high alert, your muscles tense up, and your body wastes energy trying to ‘protect’ the area. Over time, this creates a vicious cycle: you move less because you’re in pain, but moving less makes the problem worse. Add in poor sleep, decreased motivation, and the mental frustration of not being able to train properly, and suddenly you’re running on fumes.
What Finally Changed for Me
After months of trial and error, I had a wake-up call—I wasn’t treating the root cause, I was just managing symptoms. Here’s what actually worked:
1. Rethinking Core Training
For years, I thought core strength meant doing more sit-ups, planks, and ab rollouts. The reality? My deep core muscles weren’t functioning properly, and my lower back was overcompensating. When I started incorporating breathing drills, deadbugs, and proper bracing techniques, I noticed an immediate shift in how my lower back felt.
2. Addressing Hip & Glute Weakness
Tight hip flexors and weak glutes are a recipe for back pain. Once I prioritised hip mobility work, single-leg exercises, and proper glute activation, my lower back no longer had to ‘pick up the slack.’
3. Moving Differently (Not Less)
One of the biggest mistakes I made was avoiding movement out of fear of making things worse. But the key was moving in new ways—adding in rotational movements, single-arm carries, and varied movement patterns instead of just sticking to the same squat-deadlift-bench routine.
4. Fixing My Breathing Mechanics
I didn’t realise how much my shallow, chest-based breathing was contributing to tension in my lower back. Learning how to breathe through my diaphragm, especially during lifts, helped release a ton of built-up tension and made my movements feel stronger and more efficient.
Getting Your Energy Back Starts With Your Back
If lower back pain has been wearing you down, the worst thing you can do is ignore it or ‘push through’—it will catch up with you eventually. The good news? Fixing your back pain isn’t just about pain relief—it’s about reclaiming your energy, strength, and ability to train at your full potential.
If you’re tired of being held back by discomfort, I can help. Book a session today, and let’s get your body moving the way it was meant to—strong, pain-free, and full of energy.
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