30 Years of Bad Posture Fixed with Posture Correction – Client Success Story
This client—a woman in her 50s—came to me after more than 30 years of feeling self-conscious about her posture.
Mirrors, shop windows—even certain clothes—were constant reminders of something she didn’t like: the way her posture made her look and feel.
Assessing Her Posture
When I assessed her, it was clear her upper back, head, and shoulders were rounding forward.
But posture isn’t just about the upper body—the whole body works as a system, and everything’s connected.
Looking closer, I noticed her hips were leaning forward from her ankles. This imbalance was silently contributing to the forward hunch in her upper body.
To address the areas she disliked—her upper body alignment—we also needed to focus on her hips. Most people wouldn’t spot it — but correcting that alignment gave us a much better shot at lasting results.
A Plan That Worked For Her Body
Generic stretches weren’t going to cut it. I introduced posture correction exercises specifically chosen for her, matching her strength levels.
These exercises were simple enough to do at home, with no equipment needed, and short enough to fit into her daily routine.
We met around ten times in total. Initially, we met weekly, but we gradually spaced out our sessions as she made progress. In our follow-ups, I ensured she was doing the exercises correctly and introduced more advanced moves as she improved.
And it paid off.
The Result
Not only did this improve her appearance, but it also helped her move, breathe, and feel better overall.
Her posture isn’t “perfect”—but that’s never the goal. After 30 years of hunching forward, this shift was huge for her.
In her own words:
“I feel straighter, taller, and much more confident in myself – and happier too.”
Her journey is proof that real change is possible—no matter how long you’ve been stuck. The body wants to feel better. Sometimes, it just needs the right guidance.
Written by Ameet Bhakta
Posture Specialist | Health Through Posture
Clinics in London, Tunbridge Wells & Online
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