Keyword target: back pain when walking Berlin
Back pain when walking or standing in Berlin
If short walks leave your lower back tight, your body is probably doing extra work. Small coordination changes often bring fast relief and long-term stability.
Why this happens (common patterns)
Back pain is often less about “weak muscles” and more about repeated bracing and compression.
Holding breath
Bracing stomach
Head-forward posture
Over-arched lower back
Stiff ribcage
What these patterns do
- They reduce natural shock absorption when you step.
- They make your hips and spine move as one stiff block.
- They keep your nervous system in “effort mode”, so tension returns quickly.
What coaching changes
Coaching based on the Alexander Technique focuses on how you organize yourself during normal actions: walking, standing, sitting, bending, and breathing. You learn to stop the habits that overload your back and replace them with a lighter, more supported coordination.
Step 1: Identify your “effort reflex”
The moment you start moving, where do you tighten first?
Step 2: Rebuild support
Less bracing, more length and width through your torso.
Step 3: Apply it to your life
Walking, stairs, carrying bags, gym, commuting.
Step 4: Make it stick
Repeatable cues, not complicated routines.
If pain is severe, new, or comes with numbness/weakness, speak with a medical professional. Coaching is best for persistent strain patterns and postural habits.