The Back Specialists
01 5757430
Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6
'We Help Active Adults With Low Back Pain, Get Back To Walking, Sitting, And Sport Without Pain — Without Guessing, Endless Treatment, Or Being Told To Just Rest'.
A specialist back pain clinic providing a multi-multi-dimentional assessment-led therapy and structured recovery plans.
We help people with low back pain by first understanding what’s driving their symptoms, then building a plan that fits their body,
their pain, and their goals.
Our work draws on physiotherapy, biomechanics, neuromuscular therapy, and modern pain science — used selectively, not generically.
Trusted by Laya, VHI and over 1,000 people across Ireland
Meet Your Specialist
John Shevlin
Founder of The Back Specialists
John combines advanced neuromuscular therapy, biomechanics,
osteopathy, and pain science to deliver world-class back pain recovery.
With over 15 years of clinical experience, he’s helped everyone from everyday desk workers to elite athletes — helping them move freely, overcome persistent pain, and regain confidence in their bodies.
John has trained and taught internationally with the Neurokinetic Therapy and Functional Movement Systems teams, and his integrated approach draws on proven methods from:
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American & European Versions of Neuromuscular Therapy
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Orthopaedic Soft Tissue Manipulation
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The Selective Functional Movement Assessment
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The Functional Movement Screen
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The Fundamental Capacity Screen
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Dry Point Dry Needling
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Osteon Spinal Manipulation
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Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS)
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Anatomy in Motion (AiM)
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Inspiration from The McGill Method & Pain Neuroscience Education
“I believe back pain isn’t just about muscles or joints — it’s about how your whole system works together. My goal is to help you understand your body, move better, and feel like yourself again.”
What Our Clients Say
Lauren Hunt
Wicklow
Before seeing John, I relied heavily on daily stretching and struggled to sit or drive for more than twenty minutes. I feel so much stronger now and these things are no longer an issue for me. I would highly recommend to anyone who is suffering from back pain."
John O'Connell
SF Fitness
The best experience I've ever had with a physical therapist, or a physio for that matter. The attention to detail and thorough assessment helped me understand the root cause of my back pain. I felt better immediately and was able to start getting back to my normal routine. Highly recommend them especially if you've tried other options which haven't worked.
Ian McNamee
Sandymount
"I cannot recommend John highly enough!
He’s operating at a whole other level"
Ian Brooks
Cork
"Incredibly eye opening experience as he took a holistic view to why I had back pain instead of just treating the inflicted area.
John is incredibly approachable, has great insight and is superb at explaining the issue and his approach to fixing it.
Couldn't recommend him enough!
Damian Laszkiewicz
Limerick
Excellent. I was suffering lower back pain for the last 3 years using different services with no big improvements. After 3 months with John I can say that the results are very satisfying. His knowledge and professionalism helped me to understand the root of the pain, and together with great exercises he put me back to shape. It was a great experience and would highly recommend to anyone who suffers from back pain.
Toni Carroll
Terenure
John is an extremely professional and knowledgable therapist. He has been working with my son to resolve a very tricky and debilitating back issue. I cannot believe the difference in my son’s condition.I couldn’t recommend him highly enough. (as an extra bonus, he is kindness personified).
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