This client came to me after more than 15 years of back and knee pain — a long, frustrating journey of discomfort, tightness, and limited movement.

He told me:

“I’ve suffered from back pain and knee pain most of my life. I’ve seen many therapists and tried all sorts of treatments and exercises, but nothing helped.”

The pain wasn’t just physical. It affected how he moved, how he felt, and how confident he was in his body.

Assessing His Posture

When I assessed his posture, the imbalances were clear: 1) his hips tilted forward 2) his spine was hunched, and 3) his head and shoulders had drifted out of alignment.

But instead of just chasing the pain, we zoomed out to look at the full picture.

Even though his symptoms were in the back and knees, I noticed clear misalignments in his hips, shoulders, and head position — all working against him.

Pain rarely shows up where the actual problem is. Misalignment in one part of the body often causes strain somewhere else.

That’s why I always treat the root cause, not just the symptoms. And it’s also why other treatments sometimes don’t work — or only offer temporary relief.

 

Tailored Plan, Real Progress

His recovery plan was completely tailored. No generic stretches. No cookie-cutter advice. Just simple, targeted exercises chosen for his unique posture — all equipment-free and easy to do at home.

Over the course of ten sessions, we gradually progressed his routine. We started with weekly visits, then spaced them out as his posture improved.

And it worked.

You can see the transformation in the photos below.

The Result

His posture changed. And with it, the pain faded — until it was gone.

A few months in, he was pain-free. Back to running, cycling, and moving freely — without fear of injury.

“The result has been mind-blowing,” he told me.

But for him, it wasn’t just about being pain-free. He felt more confident in his body — and in how it would hold up for years to come.

Helping him achieve that was a privilege. It’s incredible what the body can do — when you give it the right support.

 

Written by Ameet Bhakta
Posture Specialist | Health Through Posture
Clinics in London, Tunbridge Wells & Online
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