Back Pain
Targeted massage and myotherapy for pain, muscle tension, movement restrictions, and everyday discomfort.
At Birthing Body AU, myotherapy provides focused, hands-on treatment designed to help reduce lower back pain, ease muscle tension, improve movement, and support how your body feels day to day.
Located in Plenty and supporting clients across South Morang, Diamond Creek, Doreen, Greensborough, Eltham, and surrounding areas, every session is tailored to your body, symptoms, movement patterns, and individual goals.
Lower back pain can develop from posture, desk work, pregnancy, lifting, exercise, stress, muscle overload, or everyday movement demands. Whether you are experiencing ongoing lower back tension, stiffness, pain when sitting or standing, or discomfort related to pregnancy or activity, treatment is designed to address underlying muscular and movement-related factors.
We also support related conditions, including Sciatica Pain, Hip Pain, Pelvic Pain, and pregnancy-related back discomfort.
Back Pain Treatment Plenty, Diamond Creek, South Morang, Eltham, Greensborough & Doreen
What Is Back Pain?
Back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition that can affect the muscles, joints, ligaments, discs, and nerves of the spine and surrounding areas. It may develop suddenly after lifting, exercise, or awkward movement, or build gradually over time due to posture, muscle tension, repetitive strain, pregnancy, or everyday lifestyle demands.
Back pain may feel like:
Dull aching or soreness
Tightness and stiffness
Sharp pain with movement
Muscle spasms or tension
Burning or radiating discomfort
Pain when sitting, standing, bending, or lifting
The lower back is the area most commonly affected, as it supports much of the body’s movement, posture, lifting, and day-to-day load.
At Birthing Body AU, we commonly support clients experiencing lower back discomfort related to posture, desk work, muscle overload, pregnancy, exercise, sports injuries, and movement restrictions. Treatment is tailored to help reduce tension, improve movement, and support overall comfort and recovery.
Common Symptoms of Back Pain
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Lower Back Pain & Stiffness
Lower back pain may feel like ongoing tightness, aching, stiffness, or discomfort through the muscles and joints of the lower spine. Symptoms are often aggravated by sitting, lifting, bending, standing for long periods, or everyday movement.
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Sharp Pain With Movement
Some people experience sharp or sudden pain when bending, twisting, lifting, coughing, or changing positions. This can occur when irritated muscles, joints, or surrounding tissues become overloaded or sensitive.
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Muscle Tightness & Spasms
Back pain is commonly associated with tight muscles through the lower back, hips, glutes, or upper back. Muscle spasms or protective tension can make movement feel restricted or uncomfortable.
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Pain When Sitting or Standing
Prolonged sitting, desk work, driving, or standing for extended periods can increase pressure through the lower back and surrounding muscles, often leading to stiffness and fatigue.
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Reduced Movement & Flexibility
Back pain can make it difficult to bend forward, twist comfortably, exercise, or move freely during everyday activities. Many people notice reduced flexibility and a feeling of restriction through the spine and hips.
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Pain Radiating Into the Hips or Legs
Some types of back pain may extend into the glutes, hips, or legs. This can include aching, burning, tingling, or nerve-related symptoms commonly associated sciatic.
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Pregnancy-Related Back Pain
Pregnancy can place additional pressure on the lower back, pelvis, hips, and surrounding muscles. Hormonal and postural changes may contribute to tension, instability, and movement-related discomfort throughout pregnancy.
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Pain When Rolling in Bed
Back pain can become more noticeable when changing positions in bed, particularly during pregnancy or after long periods of rest. Tight muscles, joint stiffness, or pressure through the pelvis and lower back can make rolling, twisting, or getting comfortable difficult.
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Fatigue & Heaviness Through the Back
Ongoing back pain may create a feeling of heaviness, fatigue, or weakness through the lower back and surrounding muscles. This commonly develops when muscles are overworking to support posture, movement, or spinal stability throughout the day.
How Myotherapy & Massage Can Help Back Pain
Myotherapy and massage can help relieve back pain by reducing muscular tension, improving movement, and supporting areas of the body that place extra strain on the spine and surrounding muscles.
Back pain is often influenced by tight or overworked muscles, posture, movement habits, stress, pregnancy-related changes, exercise, or repetitive daily activities. Treatment focuses on addressing these contributing factors while helping the body move more comfortably.
At Birthing Body AU, sessions are tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle, and movement patterns. Depending on your needs, treatment may help:
Reduce lower back tension and stiffness
Improve flexibility and mobility
Relieve tight hips and glute muscles
Support posture and movement patterns
Reduce muscular overload and compensation
Improve circulation and recovery
Ease pregnancy-related back discomfort
Support everyday movement and comfort
Treatment may include a combination of:
Myotherapy
Massage therapy
Trigger point therapy
Soft tissue release
Dry needling
Pregnancy massage
Cupping,
Myofascial release,
Joint mobilisation
Pain education
Mobility and stretching techniques
Whether your back pain is related to desk work, exercise, pregnancy, lifting, stress, or ongoing muscle tension, treatment is designed to support better movement, comfort, and recovery.
About Birthing Body AU
Welcome to Birthing Body, we support women through every stage of motherhood and beyond — from pregnancy to postpartum and throughout womanhood.
With a focus on compassionate, evidence-based myotherapy, each session is designed to restore balance, relieve tension, and empower women to understand and connect with their bodies.
Rooted in warmth, education, and care, Birthing Body is a space where women feel supported, seen, and strong.
Hannah Lynch
Myotherapist & Founder
Hi, I’m Hannah — a women’s health Myotherapist, remedial massage therapist, mum of two, and the founder of Birthing Body AU. I’m deeply passionate about supporting women through Pregnancy Massage, Pregnancy Myotherapy, birth preparation, C-Section Scar Therapy, postpartum recovery, and women’s health care at every stage of life.
My own journey into motherhood changed everything. It gave me a much deeper understanding of how much women carry physically, mentally, and emotionally — especially while navigating pregnancy, recovery, parenting, work, and the ongoing demands of everyday life. I experienced firsthand how often women are expected to simply “push through” discomfort, tension, exhaustion, Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, and the constant changes happening within their bodies.
But I believe you deserve more than just coping.
That’s why my work is centred around creating a calm, supportive space where you feel listened to, cared for, and understood. Whether you’re seeking support for Pregnancy Pelvic Pain, Sciatica Pain, muscle tension, postural strain, birth recovery, or general movement and wellbeing, every treatment is tailored to your body, your symptoms, and what you need support with on the day.
Using a combination of myotherapy, remedial massage, soft tissue therapy, pregnancy massage, and movement-focused care, my goal is to help reduce pain, improve movement, and support you in feeling more comfortable and connected to your body again.
At Birthing Body AU, care is about more than simply treating symptoms — it’s about supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, recovery, movement, and everyday life with a gentle, evidence-informed, and holistic approach.
What Sets Birthing Body Apart
At Birthing Body, you’re not just another appointment — you’re a woman moving through one of the most transformative seasons of your life. Our care is grounded in understanding, connection, and truly listening to what your body needs, so you feel supported every step of the way.
Personalised Care That Adapts to You
Every session is shaped around how you’re feeling on the day — your body, your baby, and your experience always come first.
Truly Women-Centred Support
With a deep focus on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, you’re supported by someone who understands the physical and emotional changes of motherhood.
Comfort, Safety & Space to Exhale
From the way you’re positioned to the pace of treatment, everything is designed to help you feel safe, held, and able to fully relax.
Support Beyond the Treatment Room
You’ll leave with simple, practical guidance to help you feel more comfortable, confident, and connected to your body between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Back Pain
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Lower back pain can develop from many different factors including posture, prolonged sitting, lifting, pregnancy, muscle tension, stress, exercise, repetitive strain, or movement imbalances. Tight muscles, joint stiffness, and overload through the lower back and hips can all contribute to discomfort.
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Myotherapy may help reduce muscular tension, improve movement, support posture, and relieve pressure through the lower back and surrounding muscles. Treatment is tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle, and movement patterns.
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Massage may help relieve tight muscles, reduce stiffness, improve circulation, and support relaxation through the lower back, hips, and surrounding areas. Many people find massage helpful for muscular tension and postural discomfort.
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Back pain may feel like aching, stiffness, tightness, sharp pain with movement, muscle spasms, or discomfort that radiates into the hips or legs. Symptoms vary depending on the contributing structures and movement patterns involved.
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Yes — lower back pain is extremely common during pregnancy due to postural changes, pelvic pressure, hormonal changes, and increased muscular demand on the body. Pregnancy-related back pain may also occur alongside pelvic pain or sciatica symptoms.
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You should seek support if your back pain is ongoing, worsening, affecting sleep or movement, limiting work or exercise, or causing discomfort during everyday activities.
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Yes. Prolonged sitting, desk work, driving, phone use, and repetitive positions can place additional strain on the lower back, hips, neck, and surrounding muscles, contributing to tension and discomfort over time.
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Back pain is often linked to surrounding areas including the hips, glutes, pelvis, core, and legs. Conditions such as Sciatica Pain, Hip Pain, and Pelvic Pain may contribute to or occur alongside lower back discomfort.
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No referral is required to book myotherapy or massage treatment at Birthing Body AU.
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At Birthing Body AU, we commonly support clients experiencing lower back pain related to posture, desk work, pregnancy, lifting, gym training, sports injuries, muscle tension, sciatica symptoms, and everyday movement demands. Treatment is tailored to your individual symptoms and goals.
Book An Appointment
Booking Notice
Women’s health myotherapy sessions are designed for women who are not currently pregnant or in the early postpartum period. If you are pregnant or have recently given birth, please book a pregnancy or postpartum-specific appointment, as these treatments are tailored to safely support your body during those stages.
If you’re unsure which option is right for you, feel free to get in touch — we’re here to help guide you.