Matthew Kaloutsis hanging from his arms in the gym on a large apparatus

Functional Movement Therapy – The Back Pain Fix That Sticks

March 29, 20251 min read

Functional Movement Therapy – The Back Pain Fix That Sticks

Why It Matters:

If your back hurts every time you bend or lift, it’s not just about the pain, it’s about how you move. Functional Movement Therapy (FMT) fixes that by retraining your body to work as a team.

Science backs this: a 2018 study in The Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy showed that improving movement patterns cuts injury risk by 40% and eases chronic pain.

How We Do It:

We use the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) with seven moves, like squats and lunges, to spot weak links. Say your hips don’t move enough; your back overworks to compensate. We fix that with targeted exercises, building strength and coordination over our 3-phase framework: Repair, Restore, Resilience.

Why It Works:

Pain isn’t just a spot, it’s a system. FMT rewires how your body moves, so your back doesn’t take the hit. Unlike standalone treatments that zap pain for a day, this lasts because it’s based on how humans are built to function.

Mark went from wincing at a squat to deadlifting 150 kg pain-free, proof it’s no gimmick.

Your Next Step:
Book a free call to see how FMT can get you moving again—pain-free and strong!

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