Why Does My Back Hurt When I Stand?
Let’s be honest. If your back hurts every time you stand up — whether you’re at the kitchen counter, waiting in line, or just trying to get through the day — it’s not just “a little stiffness.”
It’s your body’s way of screaming: “Something is wrong here.”
And here’s the kicker…
Most people do what seems logical: they stretch their hamstrings, “strengthen their core,” or try a dozen YouTube exercises. And yet… their back still nags, burns, or locks up when they’re standing.
Why? Because the problem isn’t lack of exercise.
The problem is doing the wrong exercises for your specific back.
The Truth About Standing Back Pain
When you’re upright, your spine is carrying the load of your entire upper body. If there’s a mechanical issue in one of your discs or joints, standing exposes it. That’s why some people feel worse standing than sitting, and others feel worse sitting than standing.
This is where most treatments miss the mark.
They treat “back pain” as if it’s all the same. But the reality is:
Some backs get worse with bending forward.
Some get worse with bending backward.
Some flare up with twisting.
And here’s the key: the wrong movement can make your pain worse, even if it’s called “exercise.”
The McKenzie Method Difference
At MUV Therapy, we use the McKenzie Method (MDT) — a proven system that doesn’t just throw random stretches at you.
Instead, it’s like detective work for your spine.
We test specific movements while you’re here in the clinic to discover your directional preference — the exact movement that actually makes your pain better.
And once we know it?
You learn how to calm down your pain yourself.
You stop relying on endless appointments or temporary fixes.
You finally understand why your back hurts when you stand — and more importantly, how to stop it.
Quick Example
If your back pain gets worse the longer you stand, it might be because your discs are loaded in a way that makes them bulge. For one person, the right movement might be an extension. For another, it might be something else entirely.
But you’ll never know by guessing… or copying exercises off YouTube.
Introducing Our Back Pain Program
That’s why we created our Back Pain Program at MUV Therapy. It’s built around the McKenzie Method and designed specifically for people who are tired of temporary fixes and want a lasting solution.
Inside the program, you’ll:
Discover your exact movement pattern (your “directional preference”).
Learn how to self-manage your pain, instead of depending on treatments forever.
Finally understand the root cause of your standing back pain — and fix it at the source.
👉 You can read more about it here: Back Pain Program
Ready to Find the Right Exercise for Your Back Pain?
If your back pain hasn’t budged with stretching, foam rolling, or generic physio… it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because you haven’t found the right approach yet.
📞 Call us today at (365) 655-8225 for a free phone consultation with one of our physiotherapists. We’ll help you figure out your next steps and whether the McKenzie Method could finally give you relief.
📥 Or, click below to request your FREE Back Pain Guide and start learning how to take control of your symptoms.
Don’t confuse “trying everything” with “trying the right thing.”
The McKenzie Method is different. Our Back Pain Program is different. And if standing has become your enemy, this could be the exact solution you’ve been waiting for.
