fix chronic pain for good.

Our root cause method at Functional Patterns Melbourne uses advanced movement techniques to fix chronic pain permanently.

We focus on your whole body and everyday movement. If you’re tired of chronic pain and want lasting change, explore our case studies. No more costly appointments that only mask symptoms instead of fixing the root cause.

Side-by-side comparison of a man with a thin, bony back before and after a fitness program, revealing increased muscle tone and improved physique.

FIX YOUR BIOMECHANICS and ELIMINATE CHRONIC PAIN

Do you have chronic back, hip, shoulder, neck or leg pain? Are you ready to get re-connected with your body and get out of pain for good? 

Our method is unique and provides unparalleled results for people from all walks of life. We understand that chronic pain can be a debilitating condition and are passionate about changing people’s lives and reducing chronic pain through our targeted and individualised protocols.

We aim to provide our clients with an exceptional level of understanding, care and patience throughout their patient journey.

our process

  • Trainer performing a posture assessment on client at Functional Patterns Melbourne to identify imbalances and alignment issues on scoliosis client

    Posture assessment and gait analysis

    We begin with posture, movement, gait, and alignment analysis to see how your scoliosis pattern is affecting your body.

  • Client performing Functional Patterns scoliosis exercises under trainer supervision at Functional Patterns Melbourne studio.

    Integration and feedback

    You’ll do guided sessions with feedback, plus homework you can practice. We monitor and adjust as your body begins to respond.

  • Functional Patterns Melbourne trainer guiding client through scoliosis corrective exercise to enhance movement efficiency.

    Support and education

    You learn the how and why behind each movement. FP isn’t just doing exercises—it’s changing how your neuromuscular system works, so posture improves even outside the gym.

Can Chronic Back Pain Be Cured?

Life with chronic pain is life with too many boundaries. It’s a life with too much thought about what tomorrow will feel like, instead of being able to focus on the moment in front of you. We have had the pleasure of changing that reality for so many people by changing the way they move and interact with the world around them.

How To improve Chronic Back Pain 

Addressing your biomechanics eliminates chronic pain naturally & permanently. We all have a unique way of moving, standing, breathing and going about our day-to-day lives. Unfortunately, we pick up some bad habits along the way. Our body then tries to compensate for these small habits and it causes poor posture, chronic pain and even emotional/mental alterations. Here at Functional Patterns, we use specialised analysis techniques to find the root cause of your pain. We then help your body to undo any damage caused using individualized movements, and put you on a more functional and pain-free path.

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chronic pain results

chronic pain results

Client working with Functional Patterns Melbourne trainer to address chronic pain through corrective movement and posture training

Don’t settle for anything less than real, long-term results. See some of our success stories below.

10 YEARS CHRONIC BACK PAIN IMPROVEMENTS AND STRUCTURAL CHANGE.

I started Functional Patterns to address long-term back pain from an old injury. After 1.5 years with Fe, my posture, pain levels, and gait have improved dramatically."

Other approaches hadn’t worked, but learning about the fascial system and mind–muscle connection made a huge difference. Pain, once a constant 7/10, is now mostly gone, with only occasional 3/10 flare-ups. Shoulder instability and hypermobility have improved, and her core strength and overall posture are much stronger.

Even playing netball weekly is easier and safer now, with greater stability and fewer injuries.

IMPROVED POSTURE, PAIN-FREE AND 10 KGS LIGHTER

“…my ability to deal with stress was poor. I was living in a state of anxiety and depression without realising the direct connection to my poor biomechanics. Once I prioritised my movement around walking, running & throwing – my back pain went. Changing my light environment, cutting out inflammatory grains from my diet and fasting have also helped improve my sleep/energy and lose around 10kg”

– Jen

From Pain to Strength: Carly’s Functional Patterns Journey

“Before FP, I struggled with constant back pain, inflammation, and a weak neck from a past injury. After 3 years with Dave and Steve, my back pain is virtually gone, my neck feels strong, and I better understand how to manage inflammation. FP has transformed my mobility and strength.”

– Carly

daily back pain - gone

I started having issues with back tightness and back pain that at times stopped me from running, bending, lifting and even sitting comfortably… FP has helped me to understand my body in greater detail…I haven’t had a back spasm in over two years, I’m back to running (shorter distances) and playing basketball, while also enjoying better movement for work and everyday living. There is still a ways to go, but I am confident I’m on the right path.

– Brad

chronic pain results

If you have chronic pain and want to identify and treat the root cause through lifestyle and movement changes, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Functional Patterns Melbourne.

*SCOLIOSIS, PAIN AND WEIGHT LOSS IMPROVEMENTS*. Great work here from our practitioner @steve_pitros and his client Ben @yolebennyole Before: October 2022 After: July 2023 Weight before: 117kg Weight after: 98kg Testimonial: I am a plumber by trad
More great work from @jen.calleja ・・・ 10 Hours of FP - Posture Improvement Before: 01/08/22 After: 17/10/22 Before: ❌Anterior pelvic shift ❌Kyphosis ❌Forward head posture ❌Lack of abdominal pressure ❌Hyperextended knees ❌Lower back and leg
Some more great work from @jen.calleja ・・・ Knee Valgus Before/After Results Before: December 2021 After: October 2022 Belinda came to me with a very hyperflaccid body and a lack of awareness on how to move her joints in space. Because of this and
Some results from @jen.calleja ・・・ Posture & Gait results with my client Corey. Before: January 2022 After: July 2022 Corey came to me with some fairly consistent lower back pain at the start of the year and with some time, patience and precis
・・・ POSTURE RESULTS from our practitioner @jen.calleja Before: October 2020 After: October 2022 Dee’s testimonial: When someone recommended Jen and the FP training system to me it was in lockdown and I was at my lowest. I had high blood pres

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FAQs

  • Previous experience is not necessarily, you just need to have a keen interest in fixing and improving your body. The Functional Patterns 10 Week Online Course is a good precursor to the training as it makes the fundamentals more digestible and creates a base of knowledge and terminology that will be used throughout the training.

    Otherwise, from your very first session, we will be helping you to understand the most important concepts and how to apply them to your current situation in order to see great improvements. You will be assessed based on your gate cycle and treated based on what we find regardless of any previous training.

  • Functional Patterns is a training system designed to correct the way your body moves, focusing on natural human patterns like standing, walking, running, and throwing. Chronic pain often comes from poor biomechanics, postural imbalances, and adhesions that build up over time. By addressing these root causes instead of just masking symptoms, Functional Patterns helps you move better, reduce strain on your body, and relieve pain for the long term.

  • Most traditional treatments provide short-term relief but don’t always address why the pain exists in the first place. Functional Patterns looks at your body as a whole, not just the painful area, and retrains your movement patterns through corrective exercises and posture work. The goal isn’t temporary relief—it’s long-lasting change that improves how you move every day.

  • We work with people experiencing back pain, hip pain, knee pain, foot issues (like plantar fasciitis), neck and shoulder tension, scoliosis-related discomfort, and other chronic conditions caused by poor movement patterns. If your pain is linked to how your body moves and compensates, Functional Patterns can help.

  • Every body is different, but many clients begin to feel improvements in posture, mobility, and pain levels within weeks of consistent training. Long-term, sustainable results come from ongoing commitment—retraining your biomechanics takes time, but the payoff is movement that feels natural, efficient, and pain-free.