Focus Tip #4: Fixing Lower Back Pain with Functional Movements

Strengthening the Body Through Biomechanics

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we hear, and for good reason. Whether it’s from sitting too much, old injuries, or imbalanced training, the lower back tends to take the hit when something in your movement system isn’t working right.

At Functional Patterns Sacramento, we don’t treat symptoms. We address the root of the issue by improving how your body moves. Using biomechanics as the foundation, we help clients build strength and alignment from the inside out — and that’s where real relief begins.

Why Most Lower Back Fixes Don’t Work

Most approaches to back pain focus on temporary relief. That could mean stretching, massage, rest, or isolated core exercises. While those things might help in the short term, they don’t solve the real problem.

Lower back pain often stems from dysfunctions in how the body moves. That could be limited hip mobility, poor ribcage positioning, or lack of core integration during daily tasks. Without addressing these patterns, pain tends to return.

The Functional Patterns Approach

At Functional Patterns Sacramento, we use a biomechanics-first method to uncover why your lower back is under stress. Then we retrain your movement to correct the problem — not just mask it.

Here’s how we do it:

1 Gait and posture analysis
We start by watching how you walk and how you stand. This gives us insight into compensations, imbalances, and faulty mechanics that may be putting pressure on your lower back.

2 Movement re-education
We use targeted exercises to improve how your hips, spine, and shoulders coordinate. This removes unnecessary load from the lumbar region and redistributes it across the full system.

3 Intra-abdominal pressure and core integration
By retraining your breathing and teaching the body to stabilize using deep core muscles, we help you support your spine in both rest and motion.

4 Strength built through function
Instead of training muscles in isolation, we build strength by reinforcing full-body patterns — the way your body was designed to move. This leads to better coordination, less tension, and more efficient load distribution.

Who This Helps

We’ve worked with clients who’ve dealt with lower back pain for years — from desk workers and athletes to postpartum mothers and retirees. The common thread is that once movement improves, pain starts to resolve naturally.

This process doesn’t rely on constant foam rolling or endless stretches. It’s about improving how your body functions every time you walk, reach, or pick something up. Because when your biomechanics are working for you, the pain has nowhere to hide.

Ready to Move Without Pain?

If you’re tired of managing back pain and want a long-term solution that addresses the source, we’re here to help.

Schedule a consultation at Functional Patterns Sacramento