Unlocking the Real Cause of Chronic Pain and Poor Posture: A Root-Cause Approach at Movability
When it comes to chronic pain and posture problems, most people are stuck in a frustrating loop. They stretch, strengthen, visit chiropractors, maybe even try injections or imaging. But the issue keeps coming back. Why?
Because the real cause often isn’t where the pain is felt.
At Movability, we specialize in solving complex, chronic cases by looking at the whole picture. That means evaluating how your nervous system, vestibular system, posture, biomechanics, and daily habits all work together. We don’t chase symptoms—we identify and address root causes.
Understanding the Anatomy and Neurology Behind Posture and Pain
Posture is not simply about sitting up straight. It is a dynamic, whole-body interaction regulated by multiple systems:
1. The Musculoskeletal System
This includes bones, joints, muscles, and fascia that create structure and movement. Imbalances here often reflect deeper dysfunction rather than being the origin of the problem.
2. The Vestibular System
Housed in the inner ear, this system helps your brain determine where “upright” is. It continuously informs posture and balance by tracking head position and motion. A poorly functioning vestibular system can lead to compensatory head shifts, spinal misalignments, and uneven loading patterns.
3. The Visual System
Your eyes contribute to balance and alignment through gaze stabilization and tracking. If visual input is off, your brain may adjust posture to compensate, even subtly.
4. The Proprioceptive System
This internal GPS gives your brain feedback from joints, muscles, and soft tissues. Proprioception allows the body to know where it is in space. When disrupted, posture can collapse or become asymmetrical.
Symptom Patterns That Often Get Missed
At Movability, we see patients who have been told their pain is from tight hamstrings, weak glutes, flat feet, or a curved spine. But what often gets missed are the underlying neural drivers. These include:
Forward head posture that stems from vestibular dysfunction
Asymmetric weight-bearing due to poor visual-vestibular integration
Chronic tightness that’s actually a nervous system guarding response
Recurrent injuries on the same side of the body caused by rotational compensation patterns
These patterns aren’t always picked up in a standard orthopedic assessment. That’s why we take a multi-system, whole-body approach.
Why Conventional Treatments Often Fail
Traditional care often focuses on the “what” but not the “why.”
Stretching tight muscles, strengthening weak areas, or adjusting joints can provide short-term relief. But if the nervous system still perceives instability or disorientation, it will recreate the same dysfunctional patterns.
Without recalibrating the systems that govern posture—especially the vestibular and proprioceptive systems—you’re treating symptoms, not solutions.
Movability’s Root-Cause Diagnostic and Collaborative Treatment Model
Our process starts with an in-depth functional evaluation led by Dr. Sina and our interdisciplinary team. We assess:
Gait and movement patterns
Head and eye coordination
Balance and spatial orientation
Breathing mechanics and core control
Neuromuscular firing sequences
Structural alignment and compensation chains
From there, we develop an individualized treatment plan that may include:
Vestibular and visual retraining
Chiropractic neurology
Functional movement therapy
Myofascial release and neuromuscular re-education
Integrative strength training
Breathing and core stabilization drills
Every patient benefits from a collaborative care model that blends clinical reasoning with multiple treatment modalities. This is what makes Movability different—we don’t just treat pain; we restore the systems that prevent it.
Ready to Get to the Root of It?
If you’ve tried everything and you’re still dealing with pain or poor posture, it’s time to stop chasing symptoms and start solving the real problem.
At Movability, we specialize in helping people like you find lasting relief through evidence-based, system-integrated care.
Contact Movability today to book a comprehensive assessment and experience our results-driven approach.
