BACK PAIN PROGRAM

This program is specifically designed for people experiencing back pain, back tightness or back injury. The Back Pain program is conducted over 4-weeks and focuses on improving mobility of the joints and strengthening the surrounding muscles. It is a proven fact that pain and injury can be greatly improved by exercise and movement. Understanding your pain is the first step to recovery.

Working 1 on 1 with Kerri Layton, an Exercise Scientist and Myotherapist, you will be carefully guided towards becoming stronger and more supple, as well as learning more about your body. You will learn to manage and overcome your back issues.

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF:

  • You struggle with back pain or injury that you have been unable to resolve.

  • You would like to use the program as a preventative measure to avoid future back problems.

  • You would like to improve your overall strength & mobility.


THE 4 WEEK PROGRAM

Upon booking, you will be sent a participant screening form tol fill in prior to your first session. You will then participate in 4 x 50min 1 on 1 sessions over 4 weeks.

WEEK 1: ASSESS & TREAT
The first session will be spent assessing your movement and using manual therapy to release fascia and muscle around the areas we will be working on. This provides a framework for the remaining sessions, by assessing your movement and mobility a personalised program for your particular needs can be developed.

WEEEK 2: MOBILITY & FLEXIBILITY
The focus of this session is to improve movement of the joints through specific mobility and movement exercises. The exercises are gentle and can be performed by anyone, all movements have modifications depending on your level. Many people with back pain become afraid to move through their full range or to do certain movements. We will work towards restoring this movement which is so important and the first step towards overcoming back pain.

WEEK 3: STRENGTH & RELEASE
The third session begins the process of strengthening the muscles around the back and surrounding areas. Strength is vital in the recovery of injury and pain but also for bone strength which rapidly declines as we get older. The strength exercises are mostly using your own bodyweight but they may include the use of bands and light dumbbells if required.

We will also go through some targeted release exercises using the foam roller or spiky ball. The benefit of release work is significant, especially if you experience a flare up in the future. It can also be used effectively to manage existing pain or injury.

WEEK 4: MOBILITY & STRENGTH COMBINED
This session will consolidate sessions 2 & 3 by integrating both mobility & body strength for the back. This session can be filmed on your iPhone (optional), so you have the program for future reference.

GETting STARTED

If you have questions, feel free to contact Kerri to discuss, otherwise you can book your first session online below. Once you have made your booking you will receive an online participant screening form which you will need to fill in prior to your appointment. Kerri may call you to discuss if she has any questions.


PROGRAM COST: $400.00 (4 x 60min session)
HICAPS: PRIVATE HEALTH rebates available (only available for sessions which take place at the clinic)

LOCATION: Your sessions will take at the clinic (397A Wattletree Rd, Malvern East). There is also the option for the sessions to take place across the road from the clinic at the beautiful Central Park gardens, or online via Zoom.

FEEDBACK

I've gained so much from the two sessions. My glute/hamstring tightness is a lot better. So much so that I could jog today with more mobility of movement and hardly any pain. Lorraine A

Attending Kerri’s classes has been of real benefit. As well as addressing general mobility and flexibility, the exercises have help ease my lower back pain. Kerri provides a warm and encouraging atmosphere that makes the challenges surmountable. Anna

OMG, how much looser do my neck, middle back and shoulders feel? And that rotator cuff…I knew it was bad but goodness, that stretch using the chair and sliding hips from left to right. I’ll be keeping that in my repertoire, for sure. Linda K

I have found both my time in the Clinic & the Exercise Classes very beneficial for helping my body heal from injury & impairment.  Carolyn