Welcome to the Buttafly resource library

We all have questions about our bodies. This resource library has been created to help answer some of the most common questions about back pain, posture, movement and spine health, while encouraging a deeper understanding of the body's remarkable capacity to adapt and restore balance.

Drawing on more than four decades of physiotherapy experience and over a decade of exploring the Buttafly Technique, you'll find evidence-informed articles, practical guidance, videos and professional resources that aim to make complex ideas accessible without oversimplifying them.

Some resources explain common conditions and the factors that influence recovery. Others explore the principles that underpin the Buttafly Technique, share observations from years of clinical practice, and invite you to look beyond symptoms to better understand how the body functions as an integrated whole.

My hope is that these resources encourage curiosity, deepen understanding, and help anyone with an interest in back pain, movement and spine health develop greater confidence in the body's innate capacity to adapt and thrive.

Explore the library

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Understanding back pain and spine health

Articles exploring back pain, spine health, posture and movement, helping you understand your symptoms, the factors that influence them and what supports recovery.

Understanding-body

Understanding the body

A collection of articles exploring how the body works as an integrated whole, the relationships between different systems, and the body's remarkable capacity to restore balance when the conditions are right.

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Natural back care and spine health

Explore the Buttafly Technique alongside other practices and resources that support the body’s natural capacity for healing, recovery and better spine health.

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Yoga and movement

Explore articles, videos and practical guidance to help you move with greater comfort, confidence and ease, both on and off the yoga mat.

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Meditation and breathwork

Discover practical guidance on meditation and breathwork to support greater ease, awareness and relaxation.

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Reflections

Drawn from over four decades of clinical practice and more than ten years developing the Buttafly Technique, these reflections explore the observations, patterns and questions that have shaped my understanding of the body—and continue to influence how I think about health, movement and spine care today.

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After more than 30 years as a physiotherapist, the development of the Buttafly Technique challenged everything I thought I knew about the spine and back pain. The consistent changes I observed couldn't be explained through a purely mechanical model, leading me to explore a more integrated understanding of the body. That journey continues to shape both my clinical practice and everything you'll find in this resource library.

— Loulou James

Founder of the Buttafly and the Buttafly Technique
Integrative Spine Health Practitioner