Georgina's Journey

If back pain from a disc injury is dragging you down then take heart from Georgina's story.

Before she came to Otto Physiotherapy in Ulverston, Georgina was struggling. Despite many months of physiotherapy elsewhere for a disc bulge, she had plateaued. The frustration was real, she was still unable to return to her beloved jogging and weightlifting, and daily tasks like driving, lifting objects, and prolonged sitting were still painful.

This was taking its toll. She was missing out on the activities she loved, losing confidence in a full recovery, and her efforts to stay fit and well felt wasted.

But That All Changed.

After just six sessions with Mike, Georgina became pain-free. She can now sit for long periods without a second thought, feels confident to lift weights, is jogging again and has completely let go of the worry and frustration that once clouded her days.

So what was different for Georgina this time around?

Georgina’s story proves that effort is only part of the equation; you need a strategy that addresses the root cause. Her initial detailed assessment at our Ulverston physio clinic didn't just identify the disc injury; it uncovered the why. Mike discovered that weaknesses in her rib cage and hips were forcing her lower back to do all the work. This faulty movement pattern was the underlying reason her recovery had stalled, making her back susceptible to re-injury with even simple daily tasks.

Her previous treatments of manipulation and massage offered temporary relief but couldn't retrain these fundamental patterns, so Mike developed a step-by-step rehab plan specifically designed to help Georgina achieve her goals. The treatment included:

• Strengthen the weak links, targetting her hips and rib cage to build a stable foundation.
• De-load the spine by getting the correct muscles working to take excessive strain off her lower back.
• Retrain movement, working on her posture in sitting, standing, walking, and jogging to ensure the changes lasted.
• Education - teaching Georgina how to activate and strengthen her weak areas using hands-on techniques to reduce painful trigger points and showing her techniques to manage them at home.

Georgina put in the hard work, followed the advice, and trusted the Otto Physiotherapy process. In just two months, she achieved the freedom she thought was lost, running without pain and is ready to start lifting weights again with confidence.

Well done, Georgina! It’s time to celebrate your success.

See her genuine 5-star review in her own words: Read Georgina's Google Review