Anatomical precision targeting deep spinal fascial restrictions, quadratus lumborum spasms, and sciatic nerve entrapment. Delivered by Concetta Francavilla (23+ Years Clinical Practice).
Lower back pain is rarely an isolated problem. In 90% of executives and athletes who visit my Regent Street clinic, lumbar stiffness is the downstream result of shortened hip flexors from prolonged sitting, chronic tension in the thoracolumbar fascia, and locked gluteal muscles compressing the sciatic nerve.
Applying generic rubdown techniques may provide brief comfort, but within 48 hours the muscular spasm returns. My clinical protocol systematically deconstructs these fascial holding patterns:
We identify whether the primary restriction is disc-related, muscular spasm (QL/piriformis), or pelvic rotation before any manual pressure is applied.
Using sustained trigger-point pressure and slow myofascial strokes, we melt hypertonic knots and release trapped nerves without causing defensive muscle guarding.
We restore full range of motion in the hips and spine, providing you with targeted stretches and maintenance recommendations to keep you pain-free.
Yes. When lower back pain or sciatic nerve compression is caused by muscular tension (such as piriformis syndrome, locked quadratus lumborum, or tight hip flexors), targeted manual therapy decompresses the nerve pathways, restores pelvic balance, and breaks the spasm-pain cycle.
Spa massage applies generic pressure over the surface tissue. My clinical approach begins with a 5-minute palpation and biomechanical assessment to identify whether your pain stems from the thoracolumbar fascia, gluteus medius trigger points, or pelvic tilt. We treat the origin of tension, not just where it hurts.
Most clients feel significant relief within the first 60-minute session. For chronic back pain or long-standing sciatica, a structured programme of 3 to 6 sessions is recommended to fully release fibrotic fascial adhesions and establish lasting muscular stability.
Reception Entrance: Linen Hall (located directly on Regent Street between Calvin Klein and GUESS). 3 minutes from Oxford Circus & Piccadilly Circus.
