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Overcoming Fear in Chronic Back Pain
Many people with lower back pain worry that certain movements or exercises will make things worse. And that’s perfectly normal.
Research shows that fear and pain are closely linked. When pain becomes chronic, it can lead to a cycle of tension, reduced activity, and more pain. That’s why effective back pain treatment often requires more than just physical therapy — it also involves understanding the mental and emotional side of pain.
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Back Pain Auckland
Back Pain Specialist Auckland
The truth about your
painful back
Research shows that around 90–95% of chronic lower back pain is non-specific – that means it’s not caused by any identifiable structural problem. In fact, studies show that age-related changes like disc bulges and degeneration are found in a large number of people who have no pain at all.
What does that mean for your lower back pain?
It means your pain is real – and in most cases, it’s not caused by serious damage to your spine. Often, it’s a mix of factors: muscle tension, weakness, reduced movement, and your body’s natural tendency to protect itself when something feels wrong.
When pain hangs around, your body can stay in a guarded state – muscles tighten, movement patterns change, and your system becomes more reactive, even when nothing is structurally ‘broken’.
The good news? These patterns can be changed. With the right support, you can calm that protective response, rebuild strength, and regain confidence in your body.
Our 3-step program for lasting back pain relief
At Back Pain Auckland, we take a calm, gentle approach to back pain that addresses both body and mind. Here’s how it works:
Assessment
1. Comprehensive Back Pain Assessment
We start by understanding your unique situation – your history, your current symptoms, and your goals.
We’ll identify the factors contributing to your pain and create a plan that meets you where you’re at. This helps remove the guesswork and gives you clarity on your next steps.
TREATMENT
2. Targeted Back Pain Treatment
Treatment is always tailored – and always respectful of your current capacity. There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ programme. Instead, we guide you through corrective movements that are designed to gently improve mobility, coordination, and strength, without aggravating your symptoms.
MIND – Body
3. Mind – Body Integration
We’ll teach you practical ways to manage your pain – from calming your system with breathwork and awareness techniques to gradually reintroducing movement in a way that feels safe.
This isn’t about pushing through pain. It’s about creating safety, building capacity, and helping you return to the life you want to live – with less pain and more ease.
It’s a frustrating loop, but there’s a way out. With the right guidance, you can begin to move again without fear, knowing you’re safe and supported.
Take charge of your
lower back pain
The goal isn’t just to relieve pain – it’s to help you feel capable, informed and back in charge of your body.
Movement is one of the most powerful tools we have for pain relief – but only when it’s done in a way that feels safe. We’ll guide you gently, helping you shift from fear to confidence at your own pace.
And as your confidence grows, so does your capacity – not just physically, but emotionally. Because when pain no longer controls your choices, life opens up again.
How fear feeds
lower back pain
When pain sticks around, so does fear. You might start to avoid certain movements, hold yourself differently, or stop doing the things you love – just in case.
This is called the fear–avoidance cycle, and it’s one of the most common reasons pain persists.
● Pain creates fear of movement
● Fear leads to avoidance
● Avoidance leads to stiffness, weakness and more sensitivity
● That leads to more pain – and more fear
Shane Lyons – back pain specialist
Shane Lyons is one of Auckland’s top-rated personal trainers – and for good reason. With more than 18 years in the health and fitness industry, he brings a rare mix of clinical knowledge, elite athletic background, and genuine care for every client he works with.
A former Commonwealth Games and World Championship gymnast for New Zealand, Shane understands how the human body works – and what it needs to move well and stay pain-free. His approach is grounded in biomechanics, pain science, and functional movement, helping people overcome chronic back pain by restoring balance, strength, and confidence.
He is a CHEK-qualified practitioner, REPS registered, a GTS Gravity Personal Trainer, and an Exercise New Zealand Stress Management endorsed provider – ensuring you’re in safe, skilled hands.
Shane doesn’t do one-size-fits-all fixes. He listens. He assesses. And he creates personalised programmes that work with your body – not against it.
Whether you’ve been living with back pain for months or years, Shane will help you reconnect with your body, understand what’s really driving your symptoms, and guide you through a clear, practical plan to get back to doing the things you love – without fear. His focus isn’t just on reducing pain, but on helping you move with strength, confidence, and control.
Ready to stop fearing your back pain & take control?
You don’t have to keep guessing, avoiding, or hoping it’ll sort itself out. You don’t have to live in fear of making things worse. And you definitely don’t have to do it alone.
If you’re ready to understand what’s really going on with your back, and get expert help to move forward safely, Back Pain Auckland can help.
Book your initial assessment today and find out what’s really going on with your back. You’ll leave with clarity, a clear plan, and the confidence that you’re in good hands.
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