Montreux · Herniated disc · Discopathy

Back pain coaching in Montreux

I do not offer generic "back exercises" from a catalogue. I went through a serious injury — herniated disc and discopathy — and had to find my own way through it.

During my career, I faced a serious back injury: herniated disc and discopathy. There were times when I could not move at all. I was never operated on. Today I am doing very well — but that did not happen by chance: I had to learn, test, adjust, and sometimes start over.

This experience changes everything about how I support someone with back pain. Serious back pain is not theory for me. It is a reality I lived through. That is what sets me apart from most professionals who apply standard prescribed exercises — often barely relevant for your back, your history, your phase of pain.

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What makes the difference

Lived experience, not a standard protocol

I have been where you are

Herniated disc, discopathy, moments when moving was impossible. I know the fear, frustration and exhaustion — not just on paper.

Without surgery

I was never operated on. My journey shows there are progressive, demanding but possible paths when you respect the body and adapt the work.

Tailored exercises

No generic sheet copied and pasted. Every session takes into account your diagnosis, your day (acute pain or stable phase) and what actually works.

Method

How I support you

1. Listening & assessment

Understanding your medical history, current pain, what you have already tried — and what made things worse or better.

2. Careful progression

Core strengthening, targeted mobility, breathing, adapted Pilates, yoga, stretching — always at your pace, never through pain.

3. Lasting autonomy

The goal: regain confidence in movement, return to adapted activity and know what to do — or not do — day to day.

Who is it for?

For whom?

In Montreux, Vevey, La Tour-de-Peilz and the Vaud Riviera.

Herniated disc

Acute phase or remission — support to gradually regain mobility and strength without rushing the back.

Discopathy & lower back pain

Chronic pain, stiffness, recurring episodes: patient work to stabilise and strengthen in depth.

Return after stopping sport

Stopped exercising for fear of pain? I help you return safely, with the eye of a coach and someone who has been there.

Prevention

Posture, core work, daily habits: avoid the back spiralling again after a first crisis.

I am a sports coach and educator, not a doctor. My support complements medical care; in case of acute pain or neurological symptoms, consult a healthcare professional first.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer back pain support in Montreux?

Yes. Sessions at home, outdoors or online, in Montreux and the Vaud Riviera (Vevey, La Tour-de-Peilz, Clarens…).

Why does your approach differ from standard "back" exercises?

Because I went through a herniated disc and discopathy, including phases where I could not move — without ever being operated on. My work is based on that lived experience, not standard exercise lists that are often unsuitable.

Can you exercise with a herniated disc?

Often yes, with progression and guidance. Every case is unique: we adapt intensity, range and type of movement to your situation, in line with your medical care.

Which disciplines do you use?

Pilates, yoga, stretching, core work, progressive strengthening — always personalised. See also private coaching.

Suffering from back pain? Let's talk.

First conversation with no commitment — describe your situation and let's see if my support can help.

contact@coachmontreux.ch

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