Back pain that won’t shift? Check your pelvis!

Back pain that won't shift? Your pelvis may be one part of the picture.

Your lower back, pelvis and hips all work together, so when I'm assessing persistent or recurring back pain, I don't just look at the area that hurts.

I may also assess how your pelvis and hips move, whether one side moves differently from the other, and how this relates to the rest of your examination. Differences from side to side are common and don't necessarily mean something is wrong, so they need to be considered alongside your symptoms and the rest of the assessment.

As a mobile osteopath, I can carry out your assessment and treatment in your own home.

Assessing the pelvis as part of a low back pain examination