The Real Reason Your Back Pain Keeps Coming Back
- Sam Shearer
- Apr 6
- 2 min read

If you’ve ever felt like your back pain just keeps showing up no matter what you try… you’re not alone.
A few stretches here, a massage there, maybe even some painkillers or a heat pack — and while those things might give temporary relief, the pain always seems to creep back in.
So what's going on?
Here's the truth most people don’t hear:
Back pain is rarely just about your back.
Yes — tight muscles, weak core, or disc issues can play a role. But if that was the whole story, the pain would be long gone by now.
The real issue is that most treatments focus on short-term fixes and ignore the bigger picture.
Here’s what usually gets missed:
🔁 Your daily habits are working against you
Hours sitting? Poor sleep? Low movement during the day? These things quietly build pressure on your spine. Even if you do “all the right exercises,” your back can’t fully recover if your everyday habits keep re-aggravating it.
🧠 Your mindset matters more than you think
Fear of movement, stress, and beliefs about your body can literally increase how much pain you feel. Science backs this up. Pain isn’t just a body thing — it’s a brain thing too. And if you’ve ever felt frustrated, stuck, or unsure if your back will ever get better… you’re definitely not alone.
You need a plan that covers everything that matters
To truly get on top of back pain, you need a plan that goes beyond quick relief. One that helps you:
· Build strength gradually and safely - You can't go wrong getting stronger. It just works.
· Improve mobility in the right areas - Relieve pressure on tight muscles and joints to move more freely.
· Tweak your lifestyle to improve your health - The way you live day to day has a big impact on how your back feels.
· Work on your mindset so you're not held back by fear or doubt - The mind is a powerful tool. Get it working in your favour.
This is exactly what I help people do inside the Spine Solution Program.
It’s not a magic fix, that doesn't exist — but it is a step-by-step system built on the four pillars of long-term spine health: Strength, Mobility, Lifestyle, and Mindset. And most importantly, it puts you in control.
If you’re tired of quick fixes that don’t last, and you’re ready to break the cycle — this might be the place to start.
You've tried dealing with pain the usual way.
Now let’s try the right way.
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