Back Pain Propaganda We’re Not Falling For (Anymore) (Part 1)
- Ashleigh
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Let’s be honest:
Back pain relief has been hijacked by bad advice, outdated mindsets, and a whole lot of “just do more” culture.
And if you’ve been stuck in a cycle of chasing pain, stretching what’s tight, or bullying your body into relief… I see you.I’ve been there too.
But here’s the good news:
You don’t have to fall for that propaganda anymore.
Let’s break down the biggest myths—and what actually works instead.
🚫 Back Pain Propaganda #1: “Do More” Will Fix It
The Lie: If you just stretch more, strengthen more, adjust more, you’ll finally feel better.
The Truth: More isn’t always better. Especially if your body feels unsupported, overwhelmed, or out of sync.
Instead of doing more, I teach my clients how to be more supported.
Be more stable. Be more aligned from the inside out.
And guess what? That’s where relief actually begins.
🚫 Back Pain Propaganda #2: Chase the Pain
The Lie: The problem is wherever it hurts.
The Truth: Pain is often a referral. It’s a symptom, not a source.
You might feel it in your back, but the real issue could be your breath, pelvis, hip, or even foot mechanics.
When clients come to me after years of treating their knees or shoulders with no success, we find the root elsewhere. And that’s when things finally shift.
🚫 Back Pain Propaganda #3: More Treatments = Faster Relief
The Lie: If you can just squeeze in more appointments, you’ll heal faster.
The Truth: Healing takes integration. Not just input.
Your nervous system isn’t a machine. It’s a living, adaptive system that needs space to process.Yes, injury can happen in an instant. But recovery takes time, and rushing it can actually stall your progress.
🚫 Back Pain Propaganda #4: Deep Tissue = Deeper Results
The Lie: If it hurts, it must be working.
The Truth: Pain doesn’t equal progress. It often means you’re overwhelming your system.
Aggressively stripping away tension your body created to protect you? That’s not therapy. That’s trauma.
In my practice, we create relief by respecting your body's guardrails and gently guiding it toward trust and safety again.
So, What Do We Believe?
We believe:
The body wants to heal when it feels safe.
Breathing is the foundation of support, stability, and pain relief.
Strength only works when it’s built on balance and integration.
You don’t need more. You need a smarter system.
Healing is not about punishment. It’s about partnership.
🔥 Ready to unlearn the back pain lies and reclaim your relief?
If you’re tired of doing “all the right things” and still feeling stuck…
If you’re done with appointments that treat symptoms but not the system…
If you’re ready for a different way, one that supports your spine, your breath, your movement, and your life…
We’ll uncover what’s really going on and create a plan that honors your body, not punishes it.
Because back pain isn’t a sentence. It’s a signal.
Let’s start listening to it, together.
PS Stay Tuned for Part 2!
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