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Why stretching and mobility exercises may not fix tightness

Struggling with stiffness despite stretching and mobility exercises? At Functional Patterns Melbourne, we focus on more than just flexibility. Our approach targets joint control, posture, and gait mechanics to reduce tension naturally and improve your movement long-term. Discover why most mobility exercises fail and how to finally move with ease.

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Posture Back Brace: Why It Fails and What Works

Across Australia, people search for a posture corrector because they want to stand taller, ease back tension, and feel more confident. The quick fix is tempting — buy a posture back brace, posture belt, or vest for posture support and you’ll instantly look straighter at your desk.

The catch? A brace is a band-aid. It holds you still but doesn’t teach your body to hold itself up.

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