Poor Posture
32 % of British adults sit for more than 10 hours a day significantly increasing their risk of posture-related pain.
If you feel like you’re constantly reminding yourself to ‘sit up straight’ or ‘pull your shoulders back’, you’re not alone.
But posture isn’t a discipline problem, It’s a structural problem.
When your spine and body aren’t properly aligned, your posture starts to collapse, and your body compensates with:
• Tight shoulders
• Forward head
• Rounded back
Over time, it stops feeling wrong. It just feels like… you. But collapsed posture doesn’t just change how you look. It affects how you move, breathe and feel.
The longer it goes on, the harder it gets to hold yourself upright, no matter how hard you try.
Common causes of postural breakdown include:
• Long hours sitting or working at a desk
• Prolonged phone use
• Previous injuries that changed how your body moves
• Muscle imbalances or weakness
• Misalignment in the spine or pelvis
• Repetitive daily habits or holding patterns
• Compensating for unresolved pain or dysfunction
Watch this video to learn more
Why the usual advice doesn't work
You can try to “sit up straight” or force your shoulders back, but if your body isn’t structurally able to hold that position, forcing it only creates more tension—not less.
At The Backstory, we don’t try to retrain your posture, we correct the underlying structure that’s causing it to collapse, so your body holds itself upright naturally without effort.
Trade in:
❌ Forcing yourself to “sit up straight”
❌ Bracing, strapping, or taping
❌ Fighting against your own body
For:
✅ A body that supports itself effortlessly
✅ Posture that feels natural, not forced
✅ Breathing, moving, and living with ease
Want to stop 'forcing' your posture and start fixing it properly?
Book a consultation to see how we can help you feel better — starting today.
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