Movement-Based Back & Chronic Pain specialists Brisbane.
Chronic Back pain treatment in Brisbane that addresses the root-cause & provides a longterm, holistic solution
Chronic back pain can come about for a multitude of reasons. The first step to resolving it, is understanding it.
This is why our assessment tool is gait analysis where we assess your running, walking & posture. This footage shows us exactly what we need to know to fix your chronic back pain.
Playing your gait in slow motion from various angles brings imbalances, asymmetries, weaknesses and compression points to the forefront. Biomechanics is the art of altering these factors through targeted movement to reduce or remove your chronic pain.
Methods such as basic physiotherapy exercises for lower back pain treat the symptom. We seek to understand what causes your lower back pain at a deeper, and more treatable level.
See What Our Clients Have To Say:
“I have been working with Max at Functional Patterns Brisbane twice a week for approx 6 month. Before Functional patterns I had back and shoulder pain and would regularly see chiropractors to help manage the pain.
In my time training with Max I haven’t been back to the Chiropractor once. Max is exceptionally patient. He is great at explaining the benefits of each movement and how with these actions are undoing years of substandard movements.”
“The team at FP Brisbane have changed my life! I had a hip injury 6 years ago which was debilitating.
After exhausting all treatment options I was told that my only choice was surgery.
Then I came across FP! Having worked with the team at FP Brisbane has changed my mind pain and mobility...without surgery!! I can walk and exercise without pain.
The small classes are fantastic. They work on your biomechanics at your own pace with individualised support but still have some laughs! I simply can’t recommend FP Brisbane enough.”
How can i fix my back pain permanently?
Back pain has a major effect on your quality of life. It also raises many questions.
What causes my back pain?
Why does my back hurt more when I do xyz?
Is my back pain dangerous?
What causes lower back pain in females?
The list goes on. There is of course one question that comes up more than any other.
How do I fix my back pain naturally!?
Functional Patterns Brisbane is the answer to that long awaited question. We have consistently fixed the unfixable and stopped all kinds of pain in all kinds of bodies. How do we do it?
Chronic Back & Hip Degeneration Case - Pain Free
Functional Patterns Brisbane is the answer to that long awaited question. We have consistently fixed the unfixable and stopped all kinds of pain in all kinds of bodies. How do we do it?
We know that chronic back pain comes from chronic movements. The small things we do everyday slowly accumulate and cause chronic lower back and hip pain.
At Functional Patterns Brisbane, we find what movements or patterns are causing you pain on the most fundamental level. We then get you to slowly but surely reinvent those movements and patterns so that they create a functional foundation. Once your groundwork is solid, you’ll notice chronic pain begins to fade away naturally.
Our Life-Changing Assessment
Gait Analysis - 4 Angles in slow motion
Posture Analysis - 4 Angles
Get a crash course in basic human biomechanics and correct gait - a must know!
Watch real-time as your biomechanics specialist breaks down your gait cycle and posture
Get conclusive results - Drops? Shifts? Atrophied Muscles? Disconnections? Compression? Incorrect Loading?
Have you gait explained simply and succinctly
Gain a deeper understanding of the root causes behind your posture, structural issues and chronic pain
Develop a plan based on what we see in the analysis and explain that plan thoroughly
Receive up to 45 minutes of training in your first session. Begin working on bringing more balance, symmetry and strength to the weak points in your gait and posture
Chronic back pain case studies and how we achieved them
Case Study - Chronic Pain From Childhood Injury & Shoulder Reconstruction
Lachlan first came to @fp_brisbane after suffering years of:
severe lower left back pain,
lower right back pain,
sciatic pain down the left leg following a high school rowing injury,
L5s1 pars defects and herniated disc
Hip joint pain (pain in hips and lower back)
and a shoulder reconstruction following a rugby related injury.
After 6 months of training we have been able to get him free of pain and adding mass to a more symmetrical decompressed structure.
Before:
Years of Severe lower back pain ❌
Sciatic pain down left leg ❌
Overly retracted and depressed shoulders ❌
Left hip hike ❌
Lumbar compression ❌
Left Back Pain ❌
Herniated Disks ❌
After:
No more chronic pain or sciatica ✅
Better shoulder positioning ✅
Engagement of traps and lats ✅
Reduced left hip hike ✅
Better core engagement ✅
Improved chest expansion ✅
Lumbar decompression ✅
Do you have a similar case to Lachlan’s? Feel free to reach out and have a zero obligation chat with one of our incredible practitioners regarding back pain treatment.
Case Study - Extreme chronic pain cured
Our client @leniolisgari came to @fp_brisbane quite the mess. It was a challenge relieving her chronic pain and correcting her poor posture. We have now laid a solid foundation and can look to building upon it.
Her issues ranged from:
Pain in her lower left back
Pain in hips and lower back
Upper back pain right side
Upper back pain left side
Left quad soreness
Neck pain from a sling worn for 7 weeks straight post left shoulder surgery
Chronic pain pre and post surgery
A severely compressed structure
How Does Eleni Feel About Her Back Paini Transformation?
“Much appreciation to Shane who trained me. After 3.5 years of chronic shoulder pain, pre and post surgery. I am now pain free and able to to do multiple reps, not just 2! 3.5 years of rehab does not compare to 4 months with fp!
This was not the only correction Shane made. With attention to detail he corrected many issues. I now walk and live my life more functionally, with intention and no more aches and pains!
Thank you Shane for always responding to my texts. You are a great support and mentor!”
Case Study - Chronic Pain and Mental Health Transformation
“In the 4 years before finding FP I had almost constant headaches, back, neck and sciatic pain. I was on a cocktail of medications for pain and medically diagnosed bipolar disorder.
Since adopting FP protocols I have eliminated the pain. I have been managing the bipolar symptoms without medication for the last 10 months. Thank you Max and the team at @fp_brisbane, thank you @naudiaguilar for the system that has given me a new body and a new life.”
Before:
chronic sciatic pain
Chronic headaches
Lower back pain
Upper back and neck pain
Anterior pelvic shift
No glute activation
Bloated belly
Poor scapular positioning
After:
Sciatic pain gone ✅
Back and neck pain gone ✅
No more headaches ✅
Improved joint stacking ✅
Glute activation ✅
Improved transverse abdominis function✅
Better scapular positioning ✅
Better mental health ✅
Myself and colleagues at @fp_brisbane have seen a big change in Brendans demeanour and physical structure. He has followed all FP protocols to the book.
He is consistently getting excellent scores on his heart math device. This is a device that measures heart rate variability which is indicative of your readiness to deal with stress.
He is now staying hydrated and consistently thinking about his posture and gait. He is regularly getting out into nature.
Case Study - Relaxed Posture and Physique Gains Over 17 Months
Before:
Belly Bloating
Lower back pain
Pectus excavatum
Ribcage compression
Knee pain
Excess body fat
Poor scapular positioning
No lat activation
After:
TVA recruitment ✅
No more lower back pain ✅
Improved pectus excavatum ✅
Improved ribcage compression ✅
No more knee pain ✅
Functional weight loss ✅
Improved scapular position ✅
Lat activation ✅
Overall muscle hypertrophy ✅
Great improvements made by Trent here so far. He has worked on adopting a more functional value set that prioritises his health and has been able to reap the full benefits of FP as a result. He now looks and moves like an entirely different person!
“Before starting with FP I would experience a lot of pain in my knees and lower back from doing my job and taking part in other physical activities. Nowadays, however, I am pain free and can complete my work in a more efficient manner. I am also more selective in which types of activities I take part in.
My breathing has also dramatically improved as before I found the compression in my ribcage and chest region restricted my ability to breathe in. Fp has helped me improve my ability to breathe and I have done a lot of work on reducing the compression in my ribcage.
In conclusion, I would say that FP has helped me to move pain free both in my work and in everyday life.”
Before May 2021 - unable to balance unassisted
After 21 January 2023 - able to balance 60s unassisted and perform basic correctives
Chronic Back, Neck & Hip Pain Cured In Multiple Sclerosis Client
60 year old male, managing director of a roofing company, diagnosed with MS 15y ago.
Started FP in 2018 but only been going all in with protocols the last year
BEFORE
Regular neck pain,
persistent tennis elbow on left arm,
moderate lower back pain
Severe, constant right hip osteoarthritis and pain 9-10/10,
weak bladder, getting up to toilet 2-3x a night,
moderate tremor with any leg movement,
spasms regularly with any lower limb release work
AFTER
Minimal to no neck pain,
no lower back pain,
no tennis elbow,
Right hip pain severity lowered 3-4/10 and with far less frequency.
Regularly sleeps fully through the night with no need to go to the toilet,
lost 13kg
more visible muscle around the ribcage, abdominals, arms and glutes
How Does Client Feels About Their Transformation?
“I’ve been doing FP since 2018 but only in the last year-year and a half been following all of the protocols my trainer Louis has recommended. I go and see Louis twice a week and train at my house 3 times a week, which has significantly helped my symptoms associated with MS.
The most profound changes have been in my pain levels especially around my right hip which was causing severe spasming in my right leg, as well as now almost non existent neck and lower back pain, and complete ease of tennis elbow symptoms on my left arm.
I used to get up multiple times throughout the night with a weak bladder, a supposed side effect of MS, which also affected my sleep quality and recovery, however now am almost exclusively sleeping through the entire night which has aided my recovery.
Additionally, I followed the diet advice that FP promotes, and get regular sun which also seems to help with energy levels. As I used to be a runner and play a lot of rugby growing up, it’s been great to have a way to sustainably replace those exercises with a way of life that promotes regeneration.
FP has been a literal lifechanger for me and I have no plans to stop as I seek to walk again with the help of Louis and FP Brisbane”
Back Pain Treatment from a-z (what training with functional patterns Brisbane looks like)
First - you will have a discussion on the phone with one of our professionals or client advocates.
During this call you will discuss a brief history of your condition, your goals and availability. From this information, we will match you with one of our Biomechanics Specialists. You can meet the entire team here.
Every specialist in the clinic is trained in Human Biomechanics and has extensive experience working with and significantly improving chronic back and hip pain in our clients. Your first session will be 90 minutes long.
Your first session will be 90 minutes long.
Our comprehensive initial consult involves a gait and/or activity assessment. Ee analyse your gait cycle in slow motion and highlight dysfunctions present.
This is a crucial part of the appointment. It enables us to tailor a program that suits your body and not just a cookie-cutter-approach.
We will then take you through myofascial release techniques that will help you to get on top of any dysfunctions we have identified. Specific postural correctives, chambers and dynamic exercises may follow depending on how your body handles each level of exercise.
What Happens After My First Session?
So you have completed your initial assessment and session, what now? Your Biomechanics Instructor will discuss their recommendations while taking into consideration your unique situation and their assessment findings.
Estimating the duration of improvement of scoliosis can be like predicting the length of string. However, We know that the more time you are able to dedicate to doing your Functional Patterns training, the faster you will make progress. Most protocols include 1-2 60 minute sessions per week alongside homework. You can also include some group classes to practice your fundamentals.
Following your initial consult, we will continue to build on the techniques you learned through:
chambers,
correctives
and dynamic exercise.
Improvement in gait cycle is our number one metric to objectively measure your progress. We will usually take progress videos of running/sprinting/your specific activity during these following sessions.
We will work on breaking down the dysfunctions that lead to your scoliosis and pain while building new, functional patterns. This will result in a dramatic decrease in chronic pain and an improvement in posture. We can also improve your movement, agility, strength, posture, aesthetic and overall quality of life.
You do not need constant massage or stretches for upper back pain. You need to correct your movement pattens and posture.
Finally, The Result!
Our goal is to get you an incredible result at our facility. Our business is built upon noticeably correcting posture and decreasing chronic pain. We aim to achieve this the point where people cannot ignore the work we do.
If you are ready to change your posture and eliminate chronic pain, get in touch. Start your incredible journey with Functional Patterns Brisbane.
Here Are Some More Experiences From Our Dedicated Clients
Herniated Disks, Spinal Fusion & Artificial Disk Replacement Were No Match For Functional Patterns
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“8 years ago I herniated 2 discs in my lumbar spine which resulted in a spinal fusion and artificial disc replacement at just 24 years old. I tried so many different therapies before surgery and it all did absolutely nothing, so I opted to go under the knife. If I had my time again, I would have went to Functional Patters instead as I’m convinced I could have avoided the surgery all together.
Since working with Louis and Glenda at Functional Patterns I have had a significant reduction in pain and feel healthier than ever. I still have a long way to go but I am confident that I can fix my problems and my pain now that I’m seeing competent people.
Don’t waste your money and years of your life like I did, book in for a consult and get to work.”
SIJ Pain & Lower Core Dysfunction? Functional Patterns Is The Answer
“Functional Patterns has been a game changer for me. No more SIJ pain after years of discomfort when I did anything physical. You have to commit and put the work in a follow the advice of your instructor to get the best results. For the first time since I’ve had my 2 kids I can actually feel my lower core work. It’s been numb for years. I can’t thank Lou enough.”
From Using A Walking Stick, Suffering Back Pain & Arthritis -> To Pain Free & Loving Exercise
“Functional Patterns has been a game changer for me. Prior to functional patterns I was using a walker and walking stick constantly, the negative impact of using mobility aids on my biomechanics left me with lower back pain and my arthritis was becoming worse over time. I am now pain free! I had never enjoyed gym/yoga/exercise for too long and often spent time injured because I was relatively doing movements against the optimum use of my biomechanics and that were damaging. I now love exercising every day, never have pain with movement, I stand taller, I’m more confident and even my digestion has improved! If you think you’ve tried everything for pain and haven’t tried FP yet, you need to get on it! The team is amazing, highly knowledgeable and provide clear cues and assistance .”
More Back Pain Before & After Results
FP Is For You If:
Your back pain or sciatica is causing you to miss work or even placing your job at risk.
Your back pain or sciatica has caused you to miss out on important things like family events, spending time with friends, or taking part in the sports or activities you love.
You’re worried about the symptoms you’re experiencing like numbness, muscle weakness, or more pain
You’re sick of the pain and want to get lasting relief
Conventional medicine is not working for you