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Understanding Hypermobility Syndrome in Autism
Hypermobility syndrome and autism often overlap in ways that aren’t widely recognized. Many autistic individuals experience hypermobile joints, which can affect posture, coordination, and daily comfort. Understanding this connection is key to managing symptoms effectively and improving quality of life. Learn how hypermobility manifests, its link to autism, and practical strategies—including Functional Patterns training—to support joint stability and functional movement.
Exploring the Link Between Genetics and Scoliosis: Is Scoliosis Hereditary?
Curious if scoliosis runs in families? While scoliosis can be hereditary, genetics are just one piece of the puzzle. Explore how idiopathic scoliosis, family history, and movement patterns influence spinal curvature, and discover effective approaches, like Functional Patterns, to improve posture and spinal function.
How to Stop Pain Beneath Shoulder Blade
Pain beneath the shoulder blade is common, but it’s rarely just a “tight muscle.” In many cases, this type of discomfort is linked to how the shoulder blade moves in relation to the ribcage and the rest of the body. This article explores the root causes of pain beneath the shoulder blade, including scapular winging, posture dysfunction, and movement patterns that keep pain returning — and what to do about it.
Functional Patterns Group Classes vs Traditional Gym Classes (What Makes Them Different?)
Traditional group fitness classes often prioritise intensity over movement quality. Functional Patterns group training takes a different approach, focusing on biomechanics, posture, and real-world movement so you can build strength, improve mobility, and train in a supportive community environment.
How to Heal a Bulging Disc Naturally
A bulging disc can make everyday movement feel painful and unpredictable. At Functional Patterns Melbourne, we use a biomechanics-based training approach to address the movement patterns and loading issues that often drive disc irritation, helping clients rebuild spinal stability and move with confidence again.
Rib Flare and Posture: How Functional Patterns Restores Your Body
Rib flare isn’t just a postural quirk — it reflects deeper structural imbalances in the body. Functional Patterns offers a long-term solution, restoring rib cage alignment, core stability and whole-body posture through integrated movement and breathing techniques.
The Biomechanics of Tailbone and Lower Back Pain—What Most Therapies Miss
Back and tailbone pain isn’t just about where it hurts—it’s about how your body moves. Learn why biomechanics and SI joint dysfunction are often the missing link, and how Functional Patterns addresses the root cause for long-term relief.
5 Ways to Stop Headaches from Neck Pain Before They Start
Struggling with headaches from neck pain? Discover how neck tension and poor posture can trigger recurring headaches and learn five practical ways to prevent them before they start. Functional Patterns Melbourne shows how whole-body movement and posture correction can provide lasting relief.
Unlock Your Best Posture: Effective Back Exercises for Bad Posture
Bad posture can lead to ongoing discomfort, restricted movement, and recurring back pain. Discover how a functional patterns approach to posture training addresses the whole body, helping Australians improve alignment and break the cycle of pain for long-term results.
Hunchback Posture: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Fix It for Long-Term Relief
Hunchback posture isn’t just a cosmetic issue—it’s a structural problem that can lead to chronic back pain and poor movement. Discover how Functional Patterns restores your body’s alignment, relieves pain, and builds a stronger, more resilient posture that lasts.
Back Pain and Posture: Why Poor Alignment Causes Chronic Discomfort (and How to Fix It)
Struggling with back pain and posture issues? Poor alignment can cause chronic discomfort, stiffness, and long-term spinal stress. Discover how correcting your posture with targeted movement and Functional Patterns training can relieve pain, improve alignment, and restore natural body function.
The Ultimate Guide to Hunchback Posture Treatment: Tips and Techniques
Hunchback posture is becoming increasingly common across Australia as more people rely on computers, mobile devices, and sedentary work environments. While many attempt to fix these issues with generic stretching routines or isolated strengthening drills, long-term results often fall short.
Functional Patterns Debunked? The Truth About Lasting Change
Wondering if Functional Patterns is debunked? Discover how the system creates real, lasting posture and movement results in Melbourne.
Postpartum Recovery: Fixing Diastasis Recti Naturally
If you’re dealing with abdominal separation after pregnancy, you’re not alone. Functional Patterns helps you heal and rebuild your core naturally through integrated, pain-free movement.
A Better Way to Fix Rounded Shoulders
Rounded shoulders are one of the most common posture problems in modern life. Functional Patterns Melbourne shows how integrated, long-term training can fix rounded shoulders, improve thoracic alignment, and restore natural posture for better movement and overall function.
Double-Jointed or Hypermobile? Strengthen Your Joints and Improve Stability
Many Australians with hypermobility joints don’t realise the hidden risks behind being “double-jointed.” Beyond flexibility, hypermobile joints can lead to chronic pain, instability, and movement dysfunction if left unmanaged. In this guide, we explore the causes, symptoms, and long-term effects of joint hypermobility—and show how targeted strength and stability training through Functional Patterns can protect your joints and improve full-body movement.
Discover the Best Core Exercises to Boost Your Balance and Stability
Build a strong, stable core that improves balance, posture, and functional strength with Functional Patterns Melbourne.
Ketamine for Chronic Pain Management: Does It Really Work?
Curious about ketamine for pain management? Evidence shows limited long-term benefits. Explore why resolving biomechanical dysfunction through Functional Patterns provides a more effective and drug-free solution.
Looking for Melbourne’s Top Back Specialist? See Real Results
Discover how Functional Patterns Melbourne uses evidence-based, non-surgical treatments to address the root causes of lower back pain. Learn about common causes, treatment options, and real patient results that deliver lasting relief
Discover the Differences: Physio vs Functional Patterns explained
Learn how Functional Patterns delivers long-term, results-driven movement, posture improvement, and pain reduction — going beyond traditional rehab for lasting body transformation.