Low Back Pain Again? Why It Keeps Coming Back & How to Finally Fix It

It starts as a little tightness in the morning. Then maybe a dull ache during workouts. Before long, you’re modifying everything—skipping deadlifts, avoiding certain positions, maybe even hesitating to pick up your kids.

Low back pain is one of the most common issues we treat at Off The Block Performance Physical Therapy. But here’s the thing: most cases are fixable, even the chronic ones—especially if you’re active.

You don’t need more rest, more foam rolling, or another set of painkillers. You need a real solution that finds and fixes the why.

The Real Reason Back Pain Keeps Coming Back

Whether it’s from lifting, sitting all day, or "sleeping funny," most back pain stems from:

- Poor core stability

- Limited hip or thoracic spine mobility

- Faulty movement patterns in squats, deadlifts, or daily tasks

- Overuse of the low back instead of using hips or legs properly

If you’ve had back pain more than once, chances are the root cause was never actually fixed. That’s where we come in.

Client Story: Helping Brian from Pickens Ditch the Pain for Good

Brian, a 38-year-old recreational lifter from Pickens, came to our Easley clinic after his third bout of back pain in 18 months. He’d been told to rest, avoid certain lifts, and “work on his posture”—but nothing stuck.

At his first visit, we found:

- Weak deep core engagement, especially under fatigue

- Poor hip mobility, leading to compensation during squats

- Overuse of lumbar spine during deadlifts and kettlebell work

- Lack of thoracic extension (upper back mobility) limiting overhead movement

We got to work on:

✅ Teaching proper breathing and bracing strategies
✅ Improving hip and thoracic mobility
✅ Rebuilding posterior chain strength safely
✅ Cleaning up movement patterns with barbell lifts

Within 4 weeks, Brian was back to lifting without pain—and told us he actually feels stronger now than before the injury.

What Makes Our Approach Different

At Off The Block PT, we specialize in helping active people fix pain and keep training.

✅ Full-body movement assessments
✅ Manual therapy when needed
✅ Targeted strength and mobility work
✅ Return-to-lifting strategies that rebuild—not restrict

We won’t just tell you to stop deadlifting. We’ll teach you how to do it better—pain-free.

You don’t have to live with back pain. Let’s fix it for good.

We help active people in Easley, Pickens, Powdersville, and surrounding areas move stronger and pain-free without missing the gym, work, or life.

📞 Call or text (864) 633-9272 to book your appointment. No referral needed.