Back pain is one of the most common complaints we see in dancers and artistic athletes. Whether it shows up as a dull ache, sharp pinching, or ongoing tightness, it can quickly interfere with training, performance, and confidence in movement.

Dance is not just something you do for a season, for many, it’s a lifelong passion. Whether you’re teaching, performing, or returning to dance as an adult, your relationship with movement evolves over time. And with that evolution comes a shift in what your body needs.

Big, powerful jumps are a goal for many dancers. It’s easy to assume the best way to improve jumps is simply to do more of them. And while repetition plays a role, it’s often not the missing piece.