Stop Chasing Pain
Find The Driver
Specialist diagnosis for persistent back pain — when nothing else has worked.
THE BACK SPECIALISTS APPROACH
Most treatment
looks only at the back.
We look further.
The back is one of the most over-treated and under-diagnosed areas in the body. Most clinics treat only the site of pain. We find the source of it.
-The usual circuit
Physiotherapy. X TEMPORARY RELIEF
Chiropractic. X NEEDS REPEATING
Massage therapy. X NO ANSWERS
Pilates / core work. X DIDN'T HOLD
Stretching the same spot. X STILL TIGHT
The Back Specialists. FIND THE PATTERN
THE BACK SPECIALISTS APPROACH
Stop chasing pain.
Find the pattern.
Every persistent back problem has a pattern. A chain of compensations your body has made — often over years — that eventually found its weakest link.
We use a classification-first approach — full body muscle and movement analysis — to identify that chain. Because when you find the real driver, everything else changes.
01
Classify first
We identify the type of problem before we decide on the treatment. Mobility, stability, directional, or sensitivity — each needs a fundamentally different approach.
02
Full Body Assessment
The back is almost never the source. We assess ankle, hip, pelvis, thoracic spine, and shoulder — the whole system that feeds into your lower back.
03
Test In Real Time
We run corrective movements during the session and measure the response. You don't hear a theory — you feel what actually works before you leave.
04
Direction, Not Dependency
The goal is to give you a clear path — not a reason to come back indefinitely. You leave with a precise strategy, not a vague plan.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
We work with people who are done with temporary fixes.
Our patients are active, driven, and performance-oriented. They've been through the system and are frustrated that nothing has held. They want answers, not management.
This is specialist-level work. It's not for everyone — but if it's for you, you'll know.
→Your back pain keeps coming back, even when it settles
→You've tried physio, chiro, or massage and the relief never lasted
→You train regularly — gym, sport, running — and it's limiting you
→You want to understand the root cause, not just calm the flare
→You're investing in your health seriously — longevity, performance, quality of life
→You're ready for a specialist rather than another generalist assessment
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR APPROACH HERE →
WHY IT'S DIFFERENT HERE
Certifications most
clinics have never heard of.
The Back Specialists was built around a rare combination of international certifications and elite-level clinical experience — specifically to solve the problems generalist physiotherapy leaves behind.
SFMA LEVEL 2
Selective Functional Movement Assessment
The gold standard in movement-based diagnosis. Used to identify the real driver of pain through systematic full-body movement screening. Assistant Educator · International
NKT LEVEL 3
Neurokinetic Therapy
Advanced muscle testing to identify compensation patterns at the neurological level — why certain muscles switch off and others overwork.
Assistant Educator · International
FCS CERTIFIED
Fundamental Capacity Screen
Quantifies functional movement capacity with precision. Used to identify loading tolerance and set a safe, progressive direction for recovery.
First certified in Europe
FMS EDUCATOR
Functional Movement Systems
Gray Cook's foundational movement framework — used to screen, assess, and intervene at the movement pattern level before treating specific injuries.
Assistant Educator · International
ELITE SPORT
High-Performance Clinical Experience
Extensive background working with elite athletes — where precision and results are non-negotiable, and returning to performance is the standard.
THE RESULT
A diagnostic process that doesn't exist in most clinics
These certifications aren't wall decorations. They're the tools we use in every session to find what others miss.
CLINICAL BACKGROUND
The standard we bring
to every session
DUBLIN GAA
ENGLAND RUGBY
LEINSTER RUGBY
THE WALLABIES
SRI LANKA CRICKET
Elite sport demands outcomes. That standard doesn't change when you walk through our door.
REAL RESULTS
People who stopped managing it and fixed it.
People who came in after years of trying everything else — and finally got answers and solutions.
"Four years on I am walking, cycling and exercising without pain"
I went to see John in 2020 with a disc issue that had been causing me significant pain for 4 months. I’d seen numerous physios that could not help. I’d had a disc operation in 2006 and went to a neurosurgeon who was categorical that I required further surgery.
I did not want this and with John’s help avoided a further op. John helped me to correct the slipped disc through a wholistic approach incorporating movement, posture, stretching, strengthening, homework and repetition. Four years on I am walking, cycling and exercising without pain. He’s a fantastic educator and shares excellent guidance for recovery homework. I can’t recommend him highly enough and I’m very grateful. Thanks John.
M
Mick
Cork · Avoided a second surgery
"Everything was explained in a way that made sense. The treatment was tailored specifically to my back problems."
I cannot recommend John from The Back Specialists highly enough. From my very first appointment, I felt listened to and taken seriously. Everything was explained in a way that made sense. The treatment was tailored specifically to my back problems. The exercises I was given made a huge difference. My overall experience was extremely positive and John has such depth of knowledge. If you are dealing with back pain and want someone knowledgeable who cares and genuinely invested in helping you recover, this is the place to go.
M
Michelle
Dublin · Ended years of low back pain
THE FIRST STEP
One session.
Complete clarity.
A precise direction.
The Movement Roadmap Session is a full body muscle and movement diagnostic — 60 minutes that gives you what years of treatment may not have: a real understanding of your pattern and a plan that fits it.
You leave with your pain category, your compensation map, an immediate corrective strategy, and a written Movement Clarity Report to take home.
Not a standard physio assessment.
A specialist diagnostic.
The Movement Roadmap Session
Full body muscle and movement diagnostic session
✓ Full body movement diagnostics (SFMA)
✓ Back pain classification
✓ Compensation mapping
✓ Real-time corrective testing
✓ First corrective strategy
✓ Movement Clarity Report
✓ Clear recovery phase recommendation
€ 195
60 minutes
Limited availability
COVERED BY
VHI Healthcare
LAYA Healthcare
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Is this approach
right for you?
The Back Specialists isn't the right fit for everyone
— and that's by design. Our work is specialist, structured, and built for people who are genuinely ready to find the real pattern behind their pain.
Before you apply for the Movement Roadmap Session, take two minutes to find out if our approach matches your situation.
THE BACK SPECIALISTS SCORECARD
Is this approach right for you?
1 Answer a few short questions about your back pain history and what you've already tried
2 Find out instantly whether our diagnostic approach is the right match for your situation
3 If you're a good fit, you'll be invited to apply for the Movement Roadmap Session
Free- 2 minutes - No obligation
You're not broken, ,
you just need the
right map.
The Back Specialists exists for one reason: to give driven people the answers they couldn't get anywhere else — and a path forward that actually holds.