Find out what's actually causing your back pain.
Most back pain has a reason beyond the spot that hurts. At FORMA, we use functional movement assessment to identify what's driving your pain — then build a clear plan to address it.
You've probably been treated for back pain before.
But has anyone explained why it keeps coming back?
- Short appointments with no real explanation
- Treatment feels good temporarily but nothing changes long-term
- You've been told to "rest" or "just stretch" but it's not working
- Scans showed something but nobody explained what it means for you
- You're modifying your training, work, or daily life around the pain
- Thorough functional assessment — not just where it hurts
- Clear explanation of what we find, in plain language
- A structured plan — not open-ended, vague treatment
- Manual therapy combined with progressive rehabilitation
- The goal is your independence, not ongoing dependency
Three stages. One clear direction.
Every patient follows the same evidence-based pathway — adapted to your body, your goals, and your timeline.
Reset
Calm the system. Reduce pain, restore movement confidence, and get a clear picture of what's going on. This is where we listen, assess properly, and explain — no jargon, no guesswork.
Rebuild
Once symptoms settle, we address the underlying dysfunction. Strength, motor control, and loading tolerance — the things that help address why the problem developed in the first place.
Perform
Feeling better is the starting line. We build toward the things that matter to you — getting back to training, sport, work, or daily life with more confidence in your body.
Alice Smith
Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). Alice has a particular interest in chronic pain and sports injuries. Her approach combines hands-on manual therapy with a strong rehabilitation foundation — working with you to understand the problem and build a plan that makes sense for your life.
She works within FORMA's multidisciplinary team alongside chiropractors and rehabilitation practitioners, so your care is coordinated, consistent, and thorough.
Book with AliceWhat to expect at your first appointment
We listen first
Your history, your concerns, and what matters to you. We need the full picture before we assess anything.
Functional assessment
We look at how you move — not just where it hurts. This helps identify patterns and contributing factors that may be relevant to your presentation.
Clear explanation
You'll leave understanding what we found, what it may mean, and what the plan looks like going forward. No jargon, no guesswork.
Treatment begins
If appropriate, hands-on treatment starts in your first session — combined with guidance on what you can do between appointments.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to find out what's driving your back pain?
Book an assessment with Alice. No referral needed. Same-week appointments available.
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