Struggling With Back Pain? It Might Not Be Your Back

Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints we hear from adults—especially those over 40. It shows up during long car rides, at the desk, when getting out of bed, or even just bending over to tie your shoes.

But here’s the thing: most back pain isn’t actually caused by the back itself.

At E-Town Fitness, we coach dozens of members who come in thinking they need to “fix their back.” But in reality, what they need is:

• More mobility

• More movement

• A stronger core

• And better daily habits

Let’s break it down.

🧘‍♂️ Sitting Isn’t the Enemy—Staying Still Is

We’re not anti-desk job. But when you sit for hours a day, your hips get tight, your glutes shut down, and your core goes inactive.

All of that puts pressure on your lower back—especially when you go from sitting all day straight into a workout or try to move quickly without warming up.

Movement heals. Stagnation stiffens.

🔓 Tight Hips, Weak Core = Overworked Back

Your hips and core are like the stabilizing system of your body. When they’re tight or weak, your back becomes the default stabilizer—which it’s not meant to be.

That’s when you start feeling:

• Chronic tightness

• A “pinching” when bending

• A dull ache during long walks or workouts

• Sharp pain when picking something up

✅ The Fix: Mobility + Core Strength + Smart Strength Training

Here’s what we coach our clients to focus on when dealing with (or preventing) lower back pain:

1. Daily Mobility Work

Even just 5–10 minutes a day makes a big difference. Focus on:

• Hip openers

• Glute activators

• Thoracic spine mobility

• Dynamic stretches before workouts

We include mobility in every training session at E-Town for a reason—it works.

2. Core Activation and Strength

This isn’t about crunches. We’re talking about the muscles that support your spine:

• Planks

• Bird dogs

• Carries

• Anti-rotation work (like Pallof presses)

A strong core takes pressure off your back—and makes you feel more stable during every movement.

3. Progressive Strength Training

Once mobility and activation are in place, you need to build resilience. That means:

• Strengthening glutes, hamstrings, and upper back

• Learning proper lifting form

• Moving under load in a safe, controlled way

• Training your body to move efficiently in real life

🧠 Back Pain Is a Symptom—Not the Problem

Trying to “stretch your back” all day won’t solve it.
You need to fix the pattern—not just the pain.

That’s why our coaching at E-Town Fitness goes deeper than just “working out.” We teach members how to move better, recover faster, and train smarter—especially if they’re dealing with nagging pain or stiffness.

💬 Got Back Pain? We’ve Got a Plan.

If you’re tired of avoiding movements, icing your back, or popping Advil—there’s a better way.
📅 Book a consultation and let’s build a mobility + strength plan that supports your life—not one that sets you back.