30/03/2026
ALIGNMENT WON’T FIX YOUR PAIN. STRENGTH MIGHT >>>
When I trained comprehensively 10 years ago alignment was everything. Good posture was the gold standard, everyone was chasing it.
Sure, it has its value; It can give you a reference point, and help your body manage load when it’s learning something new.
But things have evolved alot since 2016.
Alignment does not equal less pain.
People with excellent posture, still hurt. People with leg length differences, scoliosis or other spinal conditions can be totally pain free.
So when we work with people and pain now, it’s not about chasing perfect positions. It’s about building capacity.
Can your body move through range?
Can it control movement under load?
Can it tolerate variability?
Can your nervous system feel safe enough to adapt?
Alignment gives us a map. But a strong, adaptable body is far more resilient than a perfectly aligned one. And resilience? Well that’s what will change your brain’s relationship with pain.