01/06/2026
The human spine is one of the most important structures in the body, providing both stability and mobility while protecting the nervous system.
When movement quality, tissue health, recovery capacity, or loading patterns become disrupted, the body often develops compensatory strategies that may contribute to stiffness, discomfort, or persistent back pain.
Back pain is not always caused by the area where symptoms are felt.
Assessment-led therapy should consider:
• movement patterns
• muscular function
• tissue loading
• recovery capacity
• posture and daily habits
• nervous system influences
A comprehensive approach allows treatment to focus on causes and contributing factors rather than symptoms alone.
Human Engineering Clinic
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