Strength-N-U Fitness & Therapy

If they don’t randomly become your therapist, coach, and motivational speaker mid-workout… are they even your gym bro? 🤣

When you’re stressed and need to move, you go to BLITZ. 😅

😫Most people think low back pain means something is wrong with the back.

But many times the real issue starts somewhere else.
In this case, Roman had left-sided low back pain every time he squatted heavy.

When we analyzed his squat, his hips were shifting to the left during the descent. That small compensation was placing repeated stress on the left side of his lower back.

After testing his hip mobility, we found the real issue: restriction in the opposite hip.

⛑️Once we addressed the underlying problem using:

1️⃣soft tissue treatment for the lower back
2️⃣acupuncture and cupping to reduce tension
3️⃣hip mobilization drills to restore rotation
4️⃣targeted loading through deep hip ranges

✅️His squat pattern immediately improved
✅️No hip shift.
✅️Better alignment.
✅️Less stress on the lower back.

This is why lasting relief from back pain requires identifying the true cause, not just treating the area that hurts.

If you’ve been dealing with low back pain, squat pain, or recurring back tightness, the solution might not be where you think.

👉Book an assessment with our team at Strength-N-U Therapy and we’ll find what’s actually driving the problem.

DM us to book your assessment.

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 A𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧. But that’s only scratching the surface...⁣⁣

Many therapies focus on where it hurts.⁣⁣

Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on why it’s happening in the first place.⁣⁣

✨That’s where the newest addition to our SNU Therapy Scarborough team, 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚, comes in!

𝘌𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘢 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝟾𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨.⁣⁣

With 6 years of experience, Erika uses Acupuncture, Fire Cupping, and Tuina Massage to support the body both internally and externally, helping with:⁣⁣

𝗪𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡⁣⁣:

• PMS, PCOS, fertility⁣⁣

• Pregnancy and menopause⁣⁣

𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲⁣⁣:

• Low back and neck pain⁣⁣

• Tendinitis, frozen shoulder, carpal tunnel⁣⁣

• Osteoarthritis and desk-job related tension⁣⁣

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡⁣⁣:

• Stress, anxiety, insomnia⁣⁣

• TMJ, mood support, low energy⁣⁣

𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐞-𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭⁣⁣:

• Digestive balance through acupuncture and lifestyle guidance⁣⁣

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐣𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣⁣:

• Facial acupuncture and Gua Sha⁣⁣

• Improved circulation, glow, muscle tone, and reduced puffiness⁣⁣

⁣⁣
Each session is designed to help the body reset, regulate, and recover, not just chase symptoms.⁣⁣

👉 Curious if TCM, acupuncture, fire cupping, or Tuina massage is right for you?⁣

🔗Tap the link in our bio or DM us to book your appointment with Erika!

‼️If sciatica keeps coming back no matter how much you stretch your leg, this is for you!

🔑Sciatica pain often happens when the sciatic nerve gets irritated in the lower back due to things like a disc bulge.

🔅That’s why stretching the leg gives only temporary relief, it doesn’t always address the source of the nerve compression.

Here are 3 gentle stretches that may help relieve nerve pressure and reduce sciatica pain:

1️⃣ Wall Lean Stretch (Side Glide)

• Stand with the painful side away from the wall
• Feet hip-width apart
• Gently shift your hips toward the wall
• Hold 20–30 seconds
• Repeat 3–5 times

2️⃣ Lying Sciatic Nerve Floss

• Lie on your back
• Lift the painful leg with a slight bend in the knee
• As you straighten your leg, tilt your head back
• As you bend the leg, point your toe down and tuck your chin toward your chest
• Slow and controlled for 10–15 reps

3️⃣ Figure-4 Piriformis Stretch

• Cross your painful leg over the other like a “4”
• Use your hand to gently press the top knee away
• Keep your back straight and lean forward slightly if seated
• Hold 20–30 seconds
• Repeat up to 5 times

These movements can help relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve, but if your pain keeps coming back, it may need more than stretching.

📩 DM “SCIATICA” if you want us to help find the root cause and build a plan to get you pain-free again.

🏅You don’t need to “live with back pain”, you just need someone to fix the real issue.

Ernest came in with lower back pain that got worse after a car accident. Back pain like this is not always just a muscle issue. It can involve tight fascia, irritated nerves, and joints that stop moving the way they should.

To help him recover properly, Dr. Tom focused on releasing tension, restoring movement, and calming the nerves.

Step-by-step treatment breakdown:

1️⃣ Assessment and movement testing
Checked spine, hips, and muscle function to make sure it was safe to treat and to see what needed attention.

2️⃣ Cupping therapy
✔ Releases deep muscle tension
✔ Improves blood flow
✔ Helps muscles stop guarding and holding stress

3️⃣ Acupuncture with heat
✔ Calms irritated nerves
✔ Reduces inflammation
✔ Encourages healing and relaxation

4️⃣ Manual soft tissue therapy
✔ Breaks up tight fascia and adhesions
✔ Increases flexibility in the lower back and hips
✔ Helps muscles move freely again

5️⃣ Lumbar spine adjustment
✔ Restores joint movement
✔ Relieves pressure on the spine and nerves
✔ Helps the body move with less pain and restriction

📩 Want help with your back pain?
Send us a DM with the words BACK PAIN and we’ll help you book a free consultation.