Conditions We Treat
Body Alignment works to ease pain and discomfort by helping release muscular tension that may contribute to strain, restriction, and imbalance within the body.
Using targeted techniques, Body Alignment encourages the muscles to relax, unwind, and support the body's natural healing processes — particularly within the deeper layers of muscular tension where stress and tightness are often held.
A key part of healthy body mechanics is alignment — the way the head, shoulders, spine, hips, and feet line up, relate to one another, and work together to support movement and overall function. When the body is properly aligned, there is less strain placed on posture, joints, and everyday mechanical movements, allowing the body to function more efficiently and comfortably.
Improper alignment may be related to:
The #1 reason people seek Body Alignment therapy
Back & Lower Back Pain
Misalignment in the lumbar spine leads to sciatica, sacroiliac joint pain, hip and knee problems, and even digestive or bladder discomfort. Overcompensation patterns in the lower back often mask deeper pelvic imbalances. Body Alignment releases the muscular tension that pulls vertebrae out of position, allowing the body to return to its natural alignment.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Chronic lower back ache
- ▪Shooting pain when bending
- ▪Hip or pelvic imbalance
- ▪Disc compression or herniation
- ▪Stiffness after sitting
Desk work, driving, and stress lock up your cervical spine
Neck & Shoulder Tension
Misalignment in the cervical spine may contribute to chronic headaches, dizziness, migraines, facial pain, and tension in the neck and shoulder area. Long hours at a desk, on your device or behind a steering wheel are common triggers. Body Alignment targets the deep muscles in the upper back and neck to release the holding patterns that cause this tension.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Stiff or painful neck
- ▪Shoulder blade tightness
- ▪Restricted head turning
- ▪Pain radiating into arms
- ▪Tension between shoulders
Often rooted in muscular tension, not medication deficiency
Headaches & Migraines
Tension stored in the upper cervical muscles and the base of the skull is a common contributor to recurring headaches, often relieved significantly through realignment. Many clients who have suffered from headaches for years find lasting relief once the underlying muscular tension is addressed rather than masked with painkillers.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Recurring tension headaches
- ▪Migraine with aura
- ▪Pressure at the base of the skull
- ▪Dizziness or light-headedness
- ▪Eye strain and facial pain
Jaw pain, facial tension, and chronic sinus pressure
Face, Sinus & TMJ
Tension in the muscles of the face, jaw, and upper cervical spine can drive recurring TMJ pain, facial discomfort, and sinus pressure. Clenching, grinding, and unresolved stress lock the jaw and skull-base muscles into hypertonic patterns that affect drainage, nerve flow, and even hearing. Body Alignment works carefully through these delicate areas, releasing the muscular holding patterns that drive jaw and facial pain.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Jaw pain or clicking (TMJ)
- ▪Teeth grinding or clenching
- ▪Chronic sinus pressure
- ▪Facial tension or numbness
- ▪Pain around eyes or temples
From tennis elbow to carpal tunnel — rooted in muscular tension
Elbows & Arms
Muscular tension in the upper back, shoulder, and neck can refer pain down the arm into the elbow, wrist, and hand. Conditions like tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, and carpal tunnel syndrome often have a strong postural component that Body Alignment addresses directly. By releasing the holding patterns in the shoulder girdle and cervical spine, referred pain and inflammation in the elbow and arm can resolve naturally without the need for cortisone injections or surgery.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Tennis elbow or golfer's elbow
- ▪Carpal tunnel syndrome
- ▪Wrist or forearm pain
- ▪Tingling or numbness in hands
- ▪Restricted arm or elbow movement
Wrist, finger, and joint pain that often starts upstream
Hands & Joints
Pain and stiffness in the hands, wrists, and small joints can be caused or worsened by muscular tension higher up the arm and in the cervical spine. Conditions like trigger finger, joint inflammation, and general hand stiffness frequently improve when the underlying postural and muscular drivers are addressed. Body Alignment looks at the whole kinetic chain rather than treating the joint in isolation.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Wrist or finger pain
- ▪Trigger finger or stiff knuckles
- ▪Loss of grip strength
- ▪Morning joint stiffness
- ▪Pain referred from shoulder or neck
The hidden muscle behind lower back pain, hip stiffness, and digestive trouble
Abdomen & Psoas
The psoas connects your lumbar spine to your femur and is one of the most overlooked drivers of pain in the body. Chronic tightness from sitting, stress, and emotional tension keeps it locked in a shortened position, pulling on the lower back, restricting hip movement, and even compressing abdominal organs. Body Alignment releases the deep psoas and surrounding abdominal muscles, often producing immediate relief in the lower back, hips, and digestive system.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Deep, dull lower back ache
- ▪Tight hip flexors
- ▪Difficulty standing up straight
- ▪Bloating or sluggish digestion
- ▪Restricted hip extension
Pain down the leg, often dramatically relieved
Sciatica & Nerve Pain
Pressure on the sciatic nerve from pelvic or lumbar misalignment causes pain, burning, and numbness radiating down the leg. This is one of the most common and debilitating conditions we treat, and it often responds remarkably well to Body Alignment. By releasing the muscular tension in the lower back and pelvis, pressure is taken off the sciatic nerve.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Shooting pain down one leg
- ▪Burning sensation in buttock or thigh
- ▪Numbness or tingling in foot
- ▪Pain worse when sitting
- ▪Difficulty standing or walking
Your body stores what your mind cannot process
Stress & Fatigue
Chronic stress stores itself physically in your muscles. Emotional trauma, anxiety, and prolonged stress create hypertonic spasms that restrict nerve flow, drain energy, and undermine overall wellbeing. Body Alignment releases this physical tension, often producing a profound sense of emotional release alongside physical relief.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Persistent exhaustion
- ▪Muscle tension without clear cause
- ▪Disrupted sleep
- ▪Reduced concentration
- ▪General sense of being unwell
Structural imbalances that Body Alignment directly addresses
Poor Posture & Spinal Alignment
Uneven hips or shoulders, forward head posture, rounded back. These are structural imbalances that Body Alignment directly addresses. Also effective for sports injuries, joint pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, restless legs, and general joint stiffness. By releasing the muscles that hold the skeleton in dysfunctional patterns, your body can return to its natural, balanced state.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Uneven shoulders or hips
- ▪Forward head posture
- ▪Rounded upper back
- ▪Joint stiffness
- ▪Sports injury recovery
Lower limb pain that begins in the pelvis and spine
Knees & Ankles
Knee and ankle pain are frequently caused by postural imbalances higher up the kinetic chain. Pelvic tilt, hip rotation, and lumbar misalignment all affect how load is distributed through the knees and ankles. Body Alignment targets these root causes rather than just the symptomatic joint, providing lasting relief by restoring balance throughout the entire musculoskeletal system.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Chronic knee ache or stiffness
- ▪Ankle instability or pain
- ▪Pain on stairs or inclines
- ▪Knee tracking issues
- ▪Hip-to-knee referred pain
Gentle support for the body's healing process after surgery
Post-Op Recovery
After surgery the body often develops compensation patterns: muscles tighten around the surgical site to protect it, posture shifts, and gait changes. These patterns frequently outlast the recovery itself and become the source of new pain. Body Alignment offers a gentle, non-invasive way to release these protective holding patterns once your surgeon has cleared you for soft-tissue work, helping the body return to its natural alignment after orthopaedic, abdominal, or other procedures.
Common symptoms:
- ▪Lingering stiffness around scar tissue
- ▪Post-surgery gait changes
- ▪Compensation patterns in opposite limb
- ▪Reduced range of motion
- ▪Generalised tension since the operation
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before booking
Body Alignment is a gentle and accessible therapy for most people. Here are answers to the questions we are asked most often.
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