Back pain coaching for active adults
You're not broken.
Your plan is.
"Rest it, ice it, and be careful" is not a training plan. It's a holding pattern — and it's why you've been stuck in the same loop for months. Back Relief Now is custom back-strength coaching for active adults who have no intention of quitting the barbell, the tee box, or the trailhead.
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Sound familiar?
You've been managed. You've never been coached.
Most active adults with back pain have already done the rounds. What they've never had is a coach with real expertise who owns the program and builds forward instead of telling them to back off and see how it goes.
Rest didn't fix it. It paused it.
Time off calms things down. It doesn't build the capacity that keeps pain away the second you pick the weight back up.
Every ramp-up bites back.
Two good weeks, then a flare. That's usually not a spine failing. That's a ramp that moved faster than your tissue was ready for.
Three opinions. Three answers.
Adjust it. Stretch it. Stop lifting. When nobody agrees, you end up as the project manager of your own back.
What we believe
Three things that change how this goes
You are more than a scan.
Plenty of people with findings on a report are out lifting and golfing without a second thought. We train what you can do today and build toward what you want to do next.
Strength is built, not avoided.
Backs adapt to demand like every other tissue in the body. Avoiding load indefinitely doesn't protect you. It shrinks the range of things you can do without a flare.
"Be careful forever" isn't a goal anyone wants.
You didn't come here to sit on the sidelines. You came here to get back under the bar, through 18 holes, and up the trail — and to stop negotiating with your own back every morning.
How it works
Four segments. One plan that stacks.
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Segment one
Start with what you're trying to get back to
Not a pain scale. Your sport, your history, your goal. The free 2-minute assessment gets us most of the way there before we ever get on a call.
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Segment two
Get a plan written for your sport
A golfer's rotation demands and a deadlifter's bracing demands are not the same problem. Your program is built for the thing you actually want back.
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Segment three
Load it back up on a ramp you can trust
Progression is the whole game. You get the rules: when to push, when to hold, what a normal day-after feels like, and what an actual setback looks like.
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Segment four
Keep it — with a coaching team in your corner
Regular check-ins and program adjustments as you progress, so you keep what you built instead of drifting back to square one.
The 12-week roadmap
Three phases. Twelve weeks. Back to what you love.
Twelve weeks gives strength time to actually build, then gives you time to put it to work in your sport. Every phase is customized to you, and your coaching team adjusts the pace at each check-in.
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Weeks 1–3
Phase 1
Reset
Settle things down and set your baseline. Movement you can trust, mobility work, and the core bracing fundamentals everything else is built on.
- Movement baseline and starting loads
- Mobility built into every session
- Core bracing fundamentals
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Weeks 4–7
Phase 2
Build
Progressive loading on a ramp you can trust. Hip and glute strength and the foundational trunk strength your sport demands.
- Progressive overload with clear push/hold rules
- Hip and glute strength
- Foundational trunk strength
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Weeks 8–12
Phase 3
Return
Put it back into the activity you came for — under the bar, on the course, or up the trail — and leave ready to keep training on your own.
- Sport-specific training
- Lifting mechanics under real load
- A plan to keep training independently
Phase timing flexes to your progress. This is a fitness program, not medical treatment, and individual results vary.
Who's behind it
A doctor of physical therapy and a physician. Married. One program.
We've spent our careers around bodies that have to keep working. Back Relief Now puts that knowledge into custom training programs for people who want to get strong and stay active — without being told to stop.
- Programs designed with the expertise of a doctor of physical therapy and a physician
- Every program customized to your activity, your schedule, and your goals
- A military family that has spent a career around people who have to stay functional
- Built for people who plan to keep training — not people looking for permission to stop
About Back Relief Now
We got tired of watching strong people be told to stop.
Back Relief Now is a custom fitness coaching program for active adults dealing with back pain — lifters, golfers, hikers, parents who still carry their own kids — built by a doctor of physical therapy and a physician.
Why we built it
Too many active adults with back pain end up with generic advice: rest, be careful, maybe stop lifting. What most of them actually want is a smart, progressive training plan that gets them back to squatting, swinging, or carrying a pack up a mountain.
Generic gym programs don't account for a back that's been giving you trouble. Cautious advice doesn't get you strong. There's a gap between the two, and that's where most people get stuck.
We're a married couple who've spent our careers around the body. We built the coaching program we kept wishing existed for the people around us.
How we work
We start with what you want back. Then we build a custom training program that progressively builds strength toward that goal, with clear rules for when to push and when to hold, and adjust it as you go.
We're direct about what we are and aren't. This is fitness coaching, not physical therapy or medical care. We don't diagnose or treat anyone, we don't promise a cure, and we don't take people looking for a passive fix. If you need medical care, we'll tell you to see your own doctor. If you're willing to do the work, we're a good fit.
Who we're for
- Lifters who've been told to stop deadlifting and don't accept that as a plan
- Golfers losing rotation, distance, or the back nine
- Runners, hikers, and people who want the trail back
- Parents and workers who just want a normal day without negotiating with their back
Services
One program. Built for you.
Everyone starts with the same free assessment. What follows depends on what you're trying to get back to and what's actually in the way.
The 2-Minute Assessment
Free
Five questions about your activity, your history, and your goal. If it looks like we can help, you'll schedule a call with our team. No cost, no obligation, no pain scales.
Strategy Call
A real conversation with our team about your goals, your training history, and what's realistic. We'll tell you plainly whether we're the right fit — including when the answer is no.
The 12-Week Custom Training Program
A progressive program built for your sport, not a printout. Clear progression rules, modifications for tough days, and adjustments as you ramp. This is the core of what we do.
Coaching Check-ins
Included
Regular check-ins with our coaching team to review your progress and update your program, so it keeps pace with you instead of going stale after a few weeks.
What we don't do
This is fitness coaching, not physical therapy or medical care. We don't diagnose, treat, or cure any condition, and we don't guarantee outcomes. We don't take people looking for something passive done to them. If your situation calls for medical care, we will tell you to see your own doctor instead of selling you a program.
Learn
Back pain videos worth your time. With our take.
The most-watched videos on YouTube about back pain and training, picked by our team and paired with our take: what holds up, what to skip, and who each one is for. Plus everything new from our own channel.
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The videos we'd actually send a friend
Each video below was picked from the most-viewed back pain and training content on YouTube. Every one has a short note from our team on who it's for and what to keep in mind.
The library is being curated. Check back soon.
Third-party videos are embedded from YouTube and belong to their creators. Including a video isn't an endorsement of the creator, their products, or every point they make. Nothing here is medical advice. Videos load only when you press play, using YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode.
FAQ
Straight answers
What is Back Relief Now?
Back Relief Now is a custom fitness coaching program for active adults who deal with back pain and want to keep training. Programs are designed with the expertise of a doctor of physical therapy and a physician, and each one is built around the activity you want back, whether that's lifting, golf, hiking, or a normal day.
Is Back Relief Now physical therapy or medical care?
No. Back Relief Now is fitness coaching, not physical therapy or medical care. We don't diagnose or treat any condition, and working with us doesn't create a provider–patient relationship. If your situation calls for medical care, we'll tell you to see your own doctor instead of selling you a program.
Who is the program for?
Active adults with back pain who want to keep doing what they love: lifters who've been told to stop deadlifting, golfers losing rotation or distance, runners and hikers who want the trail back, and parents and workers who want a normal day. It isn't for people looking for a passive fix.
Do I have to stop lifting, golfing, or hiking?
Our approach is built around keeping you active, not sidelining you. Your program builds strength progressively toward the activity you want back, with clear rules for when to push and when to hold. Individual results vary, and if anything suggests you need a medical evaluation first, we'll tell you.
How long is the program?
The core program runs 12 weeks. It includes a custom training program written for your activity and regular check-ins where our team reviews your progress and adjusts the plan as you ramp up.
What happens during the 12 weeks?
The program runs in three phases. Weeks 1–3 (Reset) set your baseline with mobility work and core bracing fundamentals. Weeks 4–7 (Build) add progressive loading, hip and glute strength, and foundational trunk strength. Weeks 8–12 (Return) bring that strength into your sport, including lifting mechanics, and prepare you to keep training on your own. Timing flexes to your progress.
Is the coaching one-on-one?
No. You get a program written for you and a coaching team that reviews your progress and adjusts it at regular check-ins, rather than live one-on-one training sessions.
Is the program online?
Yes. The assessment, the strategy call, the check-ins, and the program itself are all delivered remotely, so you train at your own gym, course, or trail.
How does the free assessment work?
It's five questions about your activity, your history, and your goal, and it takes about two minutes. There are no pain scales or intake forms. If it looks like we can help, you can book a call with our team directly from the assessment.
When should I see a doctor instead?
Get medical care right away if back pain comes with loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, progressive leg weakness, unexplained weight loss, fever, or a recent significant injury. For a medical emergency, call 911.
The 2-minute assessment
Five questions. No pain scales. No intake forms.
Tell us what you're trying to get back to and how long it's been in the way. If we're a fit, you'll book a call with our team right from the assessment.
Start the free assessmentTakes about two minutes · Free · No obligation
Contact
Talk to a human.
If you're ready to start, take the free assessment. If you have a question first, call or email us.
Reach us directly
Phone: +1 228-300-9621
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address
Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC
30 N Gould St, Ste R
Sheridan, WY 82801
Legal & policies
Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 5, 2026
The short version. We collect only what we need to respond to you and deliver our services. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share mobile information or SMS opt-in data with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. You can opt out of messages at any time.
1. Who we are
Back Relief Now ("we," "us," or "our") is operated by Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC, located at 30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801. This policy explains how we handle information collected through backreliefnow.com, quiz.backreliefnow.com, our assessment, our Learn page, our chat, our email, and our text messaging program (the "Services").
2. Information we collect
- Contact information — name, email address, mobile phone number, and mailing address if provided.
- Assessment responses — the answers you give in our assessment.
- Communications — messages you send us and our replies.
- Consent records — whether you checked a consent box, the exact wording shown, the page it appeared on, and the date and time.
- Technical and usage information — IP address, browser and device type, pages visited, referring page, and campaign parameters such as UTM tags.
We do not intentionally collect Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or government identification numbers through this website.
3. How we collect it
- Directly from you, when you complete the assessment, use our chat, email us, or text us.
- Automatically, through cookies and similar technologies used to operate the site and measure advertising performance.
- From advertising platforms, when you arrive from an ad and campaign parameters are passed in the link.
Embedded videos. Our Learn page shows videos hosted on YouTube. A video loads only when you press play, using YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com). Once you press play, YouTube (Google) may collect information about your viewing under its own privacy policy. Video thumbnails are loaded from YouTube's image servers.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the Services may not function correctly if you do.
4. How we use it
- To review your assessment, determine whether a call is a good fit, and respond to your questions.
- To schedule, confirm, and follow up on calls and coaching sessions.
- To provide the services you request and support you while you work with us.
- To send information about our programs, including marketing messages, where you have consented or where permitted by law.
- To operate, secure, and improve our website and measure our advertising.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms & Conditions.
5. SMS / text messaging privacy
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All of the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
If you provide your mobile number and give consent, you may receive text messages from Back Relief Now, including call scheduling, appointment reminders, follow-ups, and occasional marketing messages.
- Message frequency varies.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- To opt out, reply STOP to any message. You will receive one confirmation and no further messages.
- For help, reply HELP or contact us at +1 228-300-9621 or [email protected].
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
- Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
Your mobile number and consent record are shared only with the telecommunications providers strictly necessary to transmit the messages you asked to receive. They are never shared, sold, rented, or disclosed to any third party, affiliate, advertiser, lead buyer, or data broker for marketing or promotional purposes, and they are excluded from any analytics or advertising sharing described elsewhere in this policy.
See our full SMS Terms & Conditions for program details.
6. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share it with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing purposes, and we do not share it with lead generators or data brokers. We disclose information only:
- To service providers — website hosting, form and assessment software, our CRM, email delivery, and SMS transmission — solely to perform those services for us and under contractual restrictions prohibiting their own use of it. Mobile information and SMS opt-in data are excluded, as stated in Section 5.
- When legally required — by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of any person.
- In a business transfer — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to the commitments in this policy.
7. Data retention
We keep contact information and assessment responses for as long as needed to provide the Services and for a reasonable period afterward, unless a longer period is required by law.
We retain records of your SMS consent and any opt-out request for at least four years, in order to demonstrate compliance with applicable telemarketing regulations. Opt-out records are retained specifically so that we do not message you again.
8. Your choices and rights
- Text messages — reply STOP to any message.
- Email — use the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.
- Access, correction, and deletion — email [email protected] and we will respond within the time required by applicable law.
Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under state privacy laws, including the right to know what personal information we have collected, to request deletion, to correct inaccurate information, and not to be discriminated against for exercising those rights. We do not sell personal information or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising as those terms are defined under California law.
9. Health-related information
This website does not collect information through forms, and our chat does not ask for symptoms, diagnoses, or medical history. Our assessment is hosted separately on a secure form platform.
Back Relief Now provides fitness coaching, not medical care. Information you share with us is not collected in the course of medical treatment and does not create a provider–patient relationship.
Please do not send symptoms, diagnoses, imaging, or medical records through our chat, email, or text message.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption in transit and access controls limiting who can view contact records. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Children's privacy
The Services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
12. Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date reflects the most recent version. Material changes will be posted on this page.
13. Contact us
Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC d/b/a Back Relief Now
30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: +1 228-300-9621
Email: [email protected]
SMS Terms & Conditions
Last updated: October 5, 2026
Program: Back Relief Now Text Messaging
Operated by: Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC d/b/a Back Relief Now
Support: +1 228-300-9621 · [email protected]
1. About this program
By providing your mobile phone number and affirmatively consenting, you agree to receive text messages from Back Relief Now at that number. We collect mobile numbers for text messaging in one place: the chat widget on backreliefnow.com.
2. How you opt in
You opt in through the chat widget on backreliefnow.com. After you voluntarily enter your mobile number, a separate checkbox — unchecked by default — appears directly beneath the phone field, reading: "I agree to receive text messages from Back Relief Now at the mobile number provided, including appointment reminders, follow-ups, and occasional marketing messages. Consent is not a condition of purchase." Marketing consent is never pre-checked and is never bundled with transactional consent or with agreement to these Terms.
You may also opt in by texting us first, or by giving our team verbal or written permission during a call. For every opt-in we keep a record of the exact consent language shown to you, the page it appeared on, and the date and time.
Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
3. What messages you'll receive
- Assessment follow-up — scheduling your call after you complete the assessment.
- Appointment messages — scheduling, confirmations, reminders, and changes.
- Customer care — replies to questions you send us.
- Program support — check-ins and updates while you work with us.
- Marketing — occasional information about our programs, offers, and educational content.
Sample messages:
- "Back Relief Now: Hi Mike, thanks for completing the assessment. Want to grab a time for your call? Reply YES. Reply STOP to opt out."
- "Back Relief Now: Reminder — your call is tomorrow at 2:00 PM CT. Reply STOP to opt out."
4. Message frequency
Message frequency varies. Appointment-related messages are sent as needed based on your schedule.
5. Message and data rates
Message and data rates may apply. Back Relief Now does not charge for text messages, but your mobile carrier's standard messaging and data rates apply to messages you send and receive. Contact your carrier for details about your plan.
6. How to opt out
Reply STOP to any message to cancel at any time. You may also reply END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT. After you send one of these keywords we will send a single confirmation message and then stop sending you messages from that program.
You may also opt out by calling +1 228-300-9621 or emailing [email protected]. Opting out of text messages does not remove you from email; to stop email, use the unsubscribe link in any marketing email. To rejoin after opting out, opt in again through the chat widget.
7. How to get help
Reply HELP to any message for support information, or contact us at +1 228-300-9621 or [email protected].
8. Carriers and delivery
Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. Delivery is subject to effective transmission by your mobile carrier and is not guaranteed. This program is supported on most major United States carriers, and carrier participation may change without notice.
9. Supported devices and number changes
Messages require a mobile device capable of receiving SMS in the United States. You agree to notify us if you change or deactivate the mobile number you provided, so we do not message a number that has been reassigned to someone else.
10. Privacy
No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
11. Not for medical emergencies or medical advice
Text messages from Back Relief Now are administrative and educational. They are not medical advice and are not monitored around the clock. Do not use text messaging to report symptoms or urgent medical concerns. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Please do not send medical records, imaging, or other health details by text.
12. Changes
We may update these SMS Terms at any time. The current version is always posted on this page, and continued participation after an update constitutes acceptance.
13. Contact
Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC d/b/a Back Relief Now
30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: +1 228-300-9621 ·
Email: [email protected]
Terms & Conditions
Last updated: October 5, 2026
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of backreliefnow.com, quiz.backreliefnow.com, our assessment, and any services we provide (the "Services"), operated by Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC d/b/a Back Relief Now. By using the Services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
Fitness coaching, not medical care. Back Relief Now provides custom fitness coaching and training programs. It is not physical therapy, medical care, or treatment of any condition, and it does not create a provider–patient relationship, even though our programs are designed by people with clinical training. Nothing on this website, in our assessment, or in our programs is medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your own physician before starting any exercise program, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you read or were told here.
1. Emergencies
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Seek immediate medical attention if you have back pain accompanied by loss of bowel or bladder control, numbness in the groin or inner thighs, progressive weakness in a leg, unexplained weight loss, fever, or a recent significant injury. This website is not monitored for emergencies.
2. Eligibility
You must be at least 18 years old to use the Services. By using them, you represent that you are 18 or older and able to enter into a binding agreement.
3. The assessment
Our assessment is used to determine whether a call with our team is a good fit. It does not diagnose any condition, does not produce a treatment plan, and should not be relied on as medical advice.
4. Coaching services
Our services are fitness coaching. Enrollment in a paid program requires a signed client agreement acknowledging that the program is a custom fitness program, not physical therapy or medical care, and describing the risks of exercise. You are responsible for consulting your own physician about whether a program is appropriate for you and for stopping and seeking medical care if you experience symptoms that concern you. We reserve the right to decline service to anyone, including when we believe you should see a medical provider first.
5. Assumption of risk
Exercise involves inherent risk of injury, including to your back. By participating in any program, you acknowledge those risks, agree to train within your own limits, and accept responsibility for your participation to the extent permitted by law.
6. No guarantee of results
Individual results vary and no particular outcome is guaranteed. Any experiences, testimonials, or examples described on this site reflect individual results and are not a promise or prediction of what you will experience. Progress depends on factors outside our control, including your history, your consistency, and other medical conditions.
7. Fees, payment, and refunds
Fees for paid programs are disclosed before purchase. Payment terms, cancellation windows, and refund eligibility are set out in the agreement you sign at enrollment, which controls if it conflicts with this page.
8. Electronic communications
By providing your email address or mobile number, you consent to receive communications from us electronically. Text messaging is governed by our SMS Terms & Conditions. Do not send symptoms, diagnoses, imaging, or medical records through our chat, email, or text messages.
9. Intellectual property
All content on this site — text, graphics, logos, programs, and materials — is owned by Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC or its licensors and is protected by copyright and trademark law. You may view and share it for personal, non-commercial purposes. You may not reproduce, resell, or distribute our program materials without written permission.
10. Acceptable use
You agree not to use the Services to submit false information, impersonate another person, submit another person's phone number without their permission, interfere with the site's operation, or violate any law.
11. Third-party links and tools
Our assessment is hosted on a third-party platform. We may also link to third-party sites and use third-party scheduling, payment, and communication tools. Videos on our Learn page are created and owned by third parties and are included for general education; including a video is not an endorsement, and the views expressed are the creators' own. We are not responsible for the content or practices of third parties, and their own terms and privacy policies apply to your use of their services.
12. Disclaimer of warranties
The Services are provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or secure.
13. Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC and its owners, employees, and contractors will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of your use of the Services. Our total liability for any claim relating to the Services will not exceed the amount you paid us in the twelve months before the claim arose. Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited under applicable law.
14. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC from claims arising out of your misuse of the Services or your violation of these Terms.
15. Governing law and disputes
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Mississippi, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Any dispute will be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Mississippi, and you consent to that jurisdiction.
16. Changes
We may update these Terms at any time. The "last updated" date reflects the current version, and continued use of the Services after an update constitutes acceptance.
17. Contact
Smith Catalyst Ventures, LLC d/b/a Back Relief Now
30 N Gould St, Ste R, Sheridan, WY 82801
Phone: +1 228-300-9621 ·
Email: [email protected]