{"id":7544,"date":"2025-06-19T17:15:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T17:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/?p=7544"},"modified":"2025-06-10T17:20:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T17:20:48","slug":"back-pain-in-perimenopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/perimenopause\/back-pain-in-perimenopause\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with back pain in perimenopause?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still Got Back Pain? Your Core May Not Be Doing Its Job<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in your 40s or 50s and still dealing with low back pain, you\u2019re not imagining it. Maybe you\u2019ve tried posture tweaks, a new mattress, and yoga stretches. Maybe you\u2019ve even been told it\u2019s just your age, and <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/perimenopause\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">perimenopause<\/a>. But persistent, nagging back pain isn\u2019t always about your back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s often about your core \u2014 or more specifically, the <em>deep<\/em> core system that\u2019s meant to support and stabilise your spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Core Isn\u2019t Just Abs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a common misconception. Your \u201ccore\u201d isn\u2019t just your abs. It\u2019s a complex system that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>diaphragm<\/strong> (for breathing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transverse abdominis<\/strong> (deepest layer of abdominals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multifidus<\/strong> (deep spinal stabilisers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>pelvic floor<\/strong> provides lift, stability, and support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When this deep core system functions well, it manages pressure inside your body and supports every movement you make. But when it\u2019s out of sync, your back ends up compensating, and that creates pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Back Pain Hits in Midlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hormonal changes during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/menopause\/symptoms\/#:~:text=The%20first%20sign%20of%20the,ll%20stop%20having%20periods%20altogether.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">perimenopause <\/a>affect muscle tone, joint stability, and collagen production. That means your body becomes more prone to pain and less able to manage the load the way it used to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This matters because the pelvic floor and deep core muscles rely on that structure and tone for their function. When estrogen drops, these muscles may weaken or lose responsiveness, especially if they were never rehabbed after childbirth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, your spine and lower back begin to do more of the work, leading to stiffness, discomfort, or fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms You Might Notice:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain in your lower back that creeps in over the day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discomfort when lifting groceries, kids, or laundry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instability or wobbliness when walking or climbing stairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A general sense of fatigue through your hips and low spine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Postpartum Link You May Have Missed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you had a baby, no matter how long ago, and you never did structured core and pelvic floor rehab, your deep core system may never have fully recovered. That\u2019s not your fault. Most women are discharged at six weeks with little more than a mention of Kegels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But a compromised system doesn\u2019t correct itself with time. And when the hormonal shifts of perimenopause arrive, these weaknesses are often exposed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">That\u2019s why your back pain may be worse now, not because you\u2019re getting old, but because your system is asking for support.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Crunches and Planks Won\u2019t Fix It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most fitness advice focuses on visible abdominal muscles. But exercises like crunches or planks often:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Overload the wrong muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase intra-abdominal pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bypass the deep stabilising system entirely<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of relieving pain, these moves can exacerbate it, especially if your core is not engaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Right Fix for Back Pain in Perimenopause: Reconnect and Retrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution isn\u2019t harder workouts. It\u2019s a smarter, more intentional movement that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reconnects your breathing to your pelvic floor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restores alignment and posture to reduce pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Builds reflexive core engagement, not just strength<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is exactly what the MUTU System teaches. You\u2019re not left guessing or straining. You\u2019re guided step-by-step to retrain your body with evidence-based, pressure-smart rehab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MUTU focuses on:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full-body, low-impact movement that supports real strength<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ribcage and diaphragmatic breathing for core activation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alignment techniques to relieve spinal load<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pelvic floor engagement <em>without<\/em> clenching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real Stories From Women Like You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI didn\u2019t realise how much my back was overcompensating until I started MUTU. Within weeks, I could feel the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMy posture changed, my pain reduced, and I could lift things again without tensing up.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI finally understood why yoga and planks weren\u2019t helping. I needed to <em>reconnect<\/em>, not just strengthen.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Back pain in perimenopause doesn\u2019t have to be your normal. You don\u2019t need to accept it as a sign of ageing. You need to understand the system underneath it \u2014 and work with your body, not against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you retrain your deep core and pelvic floor, your spine can stop overworking. You get strength, support, and ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready to Get Your Core Doing Its Job?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MUTU offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Medically recommended, evidence-based rehab<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trusted by pelvic health physios and NHS providers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A free 10-day trial to see how your body responds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your back wasn\u2019t designed to carry the load alone. Let\u2019s rebuild your core system from the inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start your free 10-day MUTU trial <a href=\"https:\/\/mutusystem.com\/en-uk\/join\/\">here<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re not broken. You\u2019re just ready to reconnect \u2014 and feel strong again! \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffd<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Still Got Back Pain? Your Core May Not Be Doing Its Job If you\u2019re in your 40s or 50s and still dealing with low back pain, you\u2019re not imagining it. Maybe you\u2019ve tried posture tweaks, a new mattress, and yoga stretches. Maybe you\u2019ve even been told it\u2019s just your age, and perimenopause. 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