This client had been battling back and knee pain for over 15 years.

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.

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

So we zoomed out to look at the full picture—and made a surprising decision: to focus on his hips and upper body alignment, even though his pain was in the back and knees.

Because pain rarely shows up where the actual problem is. Misalignment in one area often creates strain in another — the body’s a connected system. That’s why I always treat the cause, not just the symptoms.

His recovery plan was completely tailored. No generic stretches. Just simple, targeted exercises that required no equipment and slotted easily into his daily routine.

We met around ten times in total. At first, we saw each other weekly. Then, as his posture improved, we spaced out the sessions. Each visit, I refined his routine and introduced new challenges to keep progress going.

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 living without fear of injury.

You can see the transformation in the photos below.

He was thrilled with his progress and said, “The result has been mind-blowing!”

Even better, he now feels more confident in his body and secure in how it will hold up over time.

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

Written by Ameet Bhakta, BSc, DipHE
Certified Postural Alignment Specialist (Egoscue Institute)
Founder of Health Through Posture, London & Tunbridge Wells