3 Simple but Effective Ways to Help Chronic Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain can be frustrating, exhausting, and interfere with nearly every part of your life. The good news? There are things you can do to take control and find relief. Here are three simple, research-backed ways to help manage chronic low back pain—starting today.

1. Keep moving (even when it’s tempting not to)

It might sound counterintuitive, but staying active is one of the most effective ways to manage chronic back pain. Gentle movement helps to keep your joints healthy, improve circulation, and reduce muscle stiffness. If you are unsure where to start, try low-impact activities like walking, swimming, or gentle yoga. Even short, regular walks can help reduce pain over time.

2. Strengthen your core (and the rest of you)

Most people understand the value of having a strong core. However, there is also value in increasing your overall strength when it comes to managing back pain. Increasing full body strength not only makes day to day activities easier, it also helps reduce the strain on your spine and back muscles. Working with a physiotherapist to build a personalized, safe strengthening routine can make a big difference in long-term pain and function.

3. Look beyond the back

Chronic pain rarely exists in isolation. At Fulcrum, we look at the whole person—not just the site of pain. That means assessing things like movement patterns, sleep, stress, past injuries, and even lifestyle factors that could be contributing to your pain. A comprehensive, ecosystem-based approach often uncovers root causes that typical treatments miss—and opens the door to real, lasting relief.

Need expert guidance?
At Fulcrum Physiotherapy, we specialize in helping people find real, lasting solutions to chronic low back pain. Whether you’ve been dealing with it for months or years, we’re here to help you move better, feel better, and get back to what matters most.

Book your assessment today and start your journey out of pain.