Your Back Pain Recovery Plan – For Flexion-Dominant Pain

✅ You've Just Taken a Big First Step

Back pain can feel overwhelming — but taking action, even small action, is how recovery begins. You’ve made a smart choice by starting this course.

If you're here, you're probably in a lot of pain right now. You may be worried, frustrated, and struggling to move. The good news is that you’ve taken the right first step — this course will guide you through the most important actions you can take to ease the pain and start recovering safely.

What to Expect:

This course will guide you through:

  • Removing the cause of your pain

  • Calming it down quickly

  • Starting gentle, pain-free movement

  • Getting back to life — without making things worse

You’ll find simple advice, helpful downloads, and easy-to-follow exercises that work — even when pain is severe.

Before You Start: Safety First

Read the following ‘Medical Disclaimer’, and remind yourself of ‘When to Contact Your Doctor’.

Medical Disclaimer

The contents of this course are for reference only. It does not claim to be complete, exhaustive, or tailored to any individual’s condition.

You should always consult a qualified medical doctor or Chartered Physiotherapist for a personalised treatment plan. Always follow their advice, even if it differs from the information in this course.

Use of this course is at your own risk.

Reminder: When to Contact Your Doctor

Remember: Back pain is usually caused by joints, muscles, or posture, and will often improve with simple care.

However, see your doctor or seek urgent medical attention if you experience:

  • Severe back pain that’s getting worse over time

  • Fever, feeling unwell, or unexplained weight loss

  • Pain that began after major trauma (e.g. car accident or fall)

  • A history of cancer, injecting drugs, or long-term steroid use

  • Numbness or tingling around your genitals or anus

  • Trouble starting or controlling your bladder or bowels

  • Severe abdominal pain alongside back pain

  • Pain that worsens when lying down or regularly wakes you from sleep

If you're unsure whether it's safe to proceed, check with your GP before continuing.

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✔ Immediate access to expert guidance
✔ No jargon, no pressure
✔ Just clear steps to help you move and feel better

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Hi, I’m Chris — a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience treating acute and chronic low back pain.

Earlier in my career, I developed persistent back pain myself. That experience pushed me to go far beyond standard physio training — studying biomechanics, spinal rehabilitation, movement control, and pain science in depth. I eventually resolved my own pain and now use those insights every day to help patients in clinic.

This short course isn’t a full rehab programme. It’s a focused, first-aid approach — built to help you reduce pain and start moving safely in the first few days. It draws from the same principles I use in clinic, but simplified for people in too much pain to wait for an appointment.

Course FAQ

  • Yes — completely free. There’s no cost and no subscription. You just need to enter your email and create a password to get full access. The course is designed as a public resource to help people in severe pain get moving again from home.

  • No problem. You’re not locked in. If you think you’ve chosen the wrong version, you can easily switch by heading to physio7.com/emergency. You’ll need to sign up again for the other course.

  • Everything in the course can be done from home without any gym gear. You might find it helpful to have a firm cushion, a folded towel, or a yoga mat for comfort — but they’re optional. We also mention TENS machines in one section, but they’re more of a helpful extra than a requirement.

  • If your pain worsens during the course, or if something doesn’t feel right, stop and review the safety guidance in the first lesson. In many cases, adjusting your position or switching course paths can help. However, if you experience symptoms like numbness, bladder/bowel changes, or severe worsening, seek medical advice. You can find a full list of red flags and when to contact your doctor in the highlighted section above.