Why Your Chronic Back Pain Might Actually Be a Pelvic Floor Issue

You’ve tried massage, chiropractic adjustments, and endless stretching, but your lower back pain keeps coming back. Why?

Because you might be treating the symptom (the back) instead of the source (the pelvis).

The Missing Link: Your Internal Core Your pelvic floor muscles act as the foundation of your spine. They work in tandem with your deep abdominal muscles and diaphragm to stabilize your lower back every time you move. If your pelvic floor is weak, your back muscles have to overcompensate and grip to keep you stable. If your pelvic floor is too tight (hypertonic), it pulls on the tailbone and sacrum, creating a constant, aching drag on your lower spine.

Signs Your Back Pain is Pelvic-Related:

• Pain in the tailbone (coccyx) or SI joint.

• Pain that worsens with a full bladder or bowel movements.

• Leaking urine when your back hurts.

• Pain during or after intercourse alongside back stiffness.

At Milton Physio Plus, we don't just guess. Our assessment looks at the entire kinetic chain. If your back pain hasn't responded to standard physio, let’s check the foundation.