Fix Your Back: A Physiotherapist’s Guide to Pain Free Living

Module 2: Assess Your Back

In this module, you’ll learn how to safely self-assess your back at home before beginning any recovery exercises. Understanding the type and source of your pain is the first step toward effective healing.

Together, we’ll cover:

• Why assessment matters – how identifying stiff muscles, weak muscles, or nerve-related issues helps you choose the right exercises.

• Five simple self-tests you can do at home:

✔ Hip Extension Test – for glute strength & hip stability

✔ FABER Test – for hip and sacroiliac (SI) joint involvement

✔ Neural Tension Test – to check for nerve irritation

✔ Straight Leg Raise (SLR) Test – for hamstring vs. sciatic nerve pain

✔ SLR Info – understanding the difference between tightness and nerve tension

• Red flags & safety – critical warning signs that require medical consultation (e.g., severe weakness, bladder/bowel changes, unexplained fever, or night pain).

• Wrap-up & checklist – track your results and prepare for the next steps in recovery.

⚠ Important: These assessments are for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical care. Stop immediately if you feel severe pain, tingling, or worsening symptoms.

By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear understanding of your back condition, know which warning signs to watch out for, and be ready to move forward with safe, targeted recovery strategies.

Module 3: Corrective Pathway for Back Pain Relief

In this module, you’ll learn how to turn your back self-assessment results into a personalized recovery plan. We’ll explore how simple stretches, fascia release, and posture correction can work together to reduce pain and restore function.

You’ll discover:

• How to repeat and interpret self-tests to identify problem areas.

• The concept of diagnostic-to-corrective conversion – turning a positive test into the right stretch or exercise.

• Why fascia matters and how leg and hip tightness can strain your spine.

• A safe stretching protocol (2–3 sets, 20–30 seconds) to release tension.

• Posture and ergonomic techniques for sitting, standing, and sleeping that protect your back daily.

• How to use reset drills and micro-movements during the day to prevent stiffness.

By the end of this video, you’ll be able to apply corrective exercises, improve posture, and release fascial restrictions—building a strong foundation for long-term back health.

⚠ Reminder: Move slowly, never force a stretch, and stop if you feel sharp or worsening pain. For severe symptoms, consult a healthcare professional.

Do you struggle with back pain, stiffness, or sciatica?

This course is designed to help you take control of your back health with safe, practical, and science-based methods that you can do at home.

Led by Dr. Pushpendra Tiwari (Physiotherapist & Founder – Rehab Masters), you’ll learn how to assess, manage, and recover from back pain step by step. With years of clinical experience in spine care, sports rehabilitation, and performance enhancement, Dr. Tiwari will guide you through a structured recovery pathway—from understanding your pain to building long-term strength.

Low back pain is one of the most common conditions encountered in clinical practice, yet many students and young professionals struggle to move from theory into confident hands-on care. This lecture is designed to bridge that gap.

You will learn how to begin with pain localization through palpation, identifying whether the pain is local or radiating. Next, you’ll practice essential diagnostic tests like the Straight Leg Raise (SLR) and Faber (Patrick’s) test, with clear guidance on how to perform, interpret, and document your findings.

The lecture also covers practical treatment techniques. You will discover how to apply moist heat therapy safely and effectively to relieve muscle tension and reduce discomfort. In addition, you’ll learn the ball release technique—a simple, self-care method that empowers patients to manage their pain at home.

Finally, you will integrate all of these skills into a structured, step-by-step care sequence, ensuring that you can confidently assess, treat, and guide patients with low back pain.

This lecture is ideal for physiotherapy students, interns, and healthcare professionals who want to strengthen their clinical confidence and turn theory into practice.