Building Stronger Lower Backs: Prevention, Pain & Practical Strategies
Date and Time
Location
Virtual, link to join meeting to be shared by calendar invite closer to the date.
Details
Join us to explore why low back pain is rarely just an “I lifted wrong” injury, but often a reflection of how we sit, move, load, and manage stress throughout the workday.
In this practical, myth-busting session, Physiotherapist Aly Hodgins will break down the science behind common back injuries, how prolonged desk work and repetitive demands contribute to strain, and what current evidence actually says about posture and spinal health. We’ll examine the factors that build resilience in the spine and the simple, sustainable habits that help reduce risk in everyday work environments.
Participants will also gain realistic strategies for living and working well with chronic low back pain—what supports recovery, what may unintentionally prolong symptoms, and how to develop a plan that builds comfort, confidence, and long-term function.
Whether you spend your day at a computer, on your feet, or moving between roles, you’ll leave with practical tools you can apply immediately to move better, reduce strain, and feel stronger in your back.
Registration: Register through Qualtrics!
Facilitator
Aly Hodgins, Registered Physiotherapist and Physiotherapy Manager at the Health and Performance Centre.
Questions? Email wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca