Most people come in with the same question — not always in words, but in tone:
“I’ve got this pain… but no one can really tell me where it’s coming from.”
They’ve been given labels: sciatica, disc bulge, wear and tear, arthritis.
They’ve been given pills, stretches, “just rest” advice — or been told it’s all part of getting older.
But the truth is: Pain isn’t always about damage. It’s about dysfunction.
🧠 Pain is a Signal — Not a Diagnosis
Pain is your body’s way of saying:
“Hey, something isn’t right. Please pay attention.”
That “something” might be:
- A joint not moving well
- Muscles overworking to compensate
- Nerves being irritated by surrounding tension
- A brain that’s been on high alert for too long (stress plays a big role)
- Or yes, an old injury that never fully healed
But pain rarely tells you exactly where the problem is — and it almost never tells you why.
🔍 So How Do You Find the Real Cause?
We look at the whole picture, not just the spot that hurts.
Your body works as a whole unit, and if one part isn’t doing its job, other areas step in to compensate.
That’s called the cycle of compensation.
Over time, your body adapts to small misalignments by shifting posture, tightening muscles, or loading joints unevenly—all to keep you moving. But eventually, those compensations stack up. Your body starts fighting itself.
And that’s when the pain shows up.
At The Backstory, we take you through a comprehensive consultation that looks at:
• Postural structure – How your body is aligned when you’re at rest
• Functional movement – How you walk, bend, sit, and hold yourself
• Compensation patterns – What your body’s doing to work around problems
• History of stress or injuries – What your body’s been through
• Your symptoms in context – Not just where it hurts, but why
These are the hidden dysfunctions that most assessments miss—and they’re often the root of your ongoing issues.
That’s why chasing the pain rarely works.
You have to understand the pattern.
✅ The Good News?
Your body is talking to you — and it’s not trying to confuse you.
It’s just sending signals the only way it knows how.
With the right assessment (and the right questions), we can often trace the problem back to its source — and start working with your body, not just numbing the symptom.
Want to Find the Real Cause of Your Pain?
If you’ve been managing pain that doesn’t seem to shift, or keeps coming back no matter what you try — it’s time to look a little deeper.
👉 [Book a discovery call] and let’s figure out what’s really behind it.
