Transformational Back Health: My Testimonial for Ophelia & the McGill Method approach.

Before starting Ophelia’s program, I felt trapped in a recurring cycle of back pain. Over the years, I had pursued numerous avenues for relief, including cranial and mechanical osteopathy, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. While some of these treatments offered temporary respite, the common theme was always the same: the pain would inevitably return. It could be triggered by more intense exercise, but sometimes even simple, enjoyable activities like gardening would set me back.

Discovering Ophelia and her approach—informed by the rigorous methods of Dr. Stuart McGill—was the turning point. After following her personalized program consistently over a number of months, I had a truly transformative realization: not only had the chronic back pain failed to return, but I was confidently able to resume light running and yoga, both of which had previously been reliable aggravators.

The main difference with Ophelia's coaching was the deep, practical knowledge about spinal mechanics that she imparted. This wasn't just about doing exercises; it was about truly understanding how my body moved. For me, this was particularly critical in yoga. I learned to make specific, knowledgeable adaptations—such as no longer rounding my spine to create a "flat back" when lying on the floor to exercise, and crucially, avoiding over-arching the lumbar spine in postures like the Bridge, where I had often pinched the lower part of my back.

This knowledge, combined with the strengthening from her program, has been transformational. It’s given me the freedom and confidence to return to the things I enjoy doing without the constant, underlying fear of pain. I highly recommend Ophelia to anyone who has struggled with chronic back pain and needs a solution that is sustainable and rooted in science.

Female. (Early 50’s).