Back Pain Relief and Sciatica Relief at the Feldenkrais Center of San Diego

Back pain doesn’t have to control your life. At the Feldenkrais Center of San Diego, Dr. Lori Malkoff, MD, MPH provides gentle, science‑based Feldenkrais sessions that reduce tension, improve movement, and relieve chronic or acute back pain. With nearly 40 years of clinical experience, she helps clients move comfortably and return to the activities they love, relieving back pain without surgery, injections or medications.

Back Pain and Sciatica Relief Treatment

Many back pain and sciatica treatments provide only temporary relief because they focus on symptoms rather than the underlying mechanics. Every case of back pain is unique, and lasting improvement requires an individualized approach.

Treating Back Pain with the Feldenkrais Method

Most people are told to “strengthen their core” or “strengthen their back,” but:

• Back pain is not prevented by the strengthening of the muscles of the back

• The stability of the back, rather than the strength, is what protects the spine

• Therapy for stability is fundamentally different from strength training

The Feldenkrais Method improves the organization of movement so the spine can support you with less effort and less strain.

How Feldenkrais Helps Relieve Back Pain and Sciatica

The stability of your back depends on a well‑functioning spinal core — a complex system of vertebrae and discs, each contributing to smooth, coordinated movement. When these interactions become inefficient, the result is excessive strain, compression, or irritation that can lead to back pain or sciatic nerve pain.

Key principles of this approach:

• The spine works as an integrated system, not isolated parts

• Faulty interactions between vertebrae create unnecessary strain

• Poor movement patterns often contribute to inflammation, stiffness, and nerve irritation

• Improving coordination between the spine, pelvis, and head reduces pressure and pain

Through gentle, precise movement lessons, Feldenkrais sessions help reorganize these relationships. As your movement becomes more efficient, the back relaxes, stabilizes, and supports you more naturally — often reducing both back pain and sciatic pain.

Ready to Move With Less Back Pain and Sciatica?

If you’re looking for a gentle, non‑invasive approach to back pain relief in San Diego, I’d love to help. Contact me today to schedule your back pain‑relief session.