What Your Posture is Telling You (Especially About Your Low Back)
Most people these days know their posture could be better. Maybe you’re stuck at a desk, perched behind the wheel, or curled on a sofa or bus seat—either way, your body gets used to the position you hold it in most. And over time, that begins to show up in the way you move, the way you walk… and most noticeably, in how your back feels.
Let’s be honest—those niggles, aches, or more intense bouts of low back pain are not going to be solved by just ‘trying to sit up straight’. What your body really needs is awareness.
That’s where I come in.
Let me take a look at your body, and I’ll tell you what it’s saying.
Maybe your left hip is pulling harder than your right. Maybe one side of your back is tighter, more rotated, or overcompensating. Maybe your spine is tilted more than you realise. That’s not your fault—it’s just your body adapting to how you live and move every day.
But here’s the good news: you can do something about it.
And it doesn’t start with a gym membership or an intimidating class. It starts with three simple shifts you can make today…
1. Walk with Your Eyes Up
We’ve all got into the habit of looking down as we walk. It’s natural—our brains are scanning for hazards just a few steps ahead. But when your eyes are always down, your posture follows. Your head drops forward, your shoulders round, your lower back takes the strain.
Try this: next time you’re walking, especially outdoors, lift your eyes. Look forward at eye level. Not only will your balance improve, but you’ll instantly shift your head into a better position, lengthen the spine, and feel more present.
Bonus—you might even smile at someone instead of dodging them.
2. Lift Your Head, Even When You’re Still
A lot of us carry over ‘forward head’ posture from sitting. You know that “head down, chin poked forward” look? It’s like your body forgets to reset when you stand.
Think of it like a habit—like a smoker’s hand-to-mouth motion long after quitting. Even when the keyboard or document is gone, your body keeps that forward lean.
So try this: pause and gently lift your gaze to the horizon. Not forced—just aware. Do it when you’re brushing your teeth, waiting for the kettle, or walking to the car. It brings confidence to your posture and decompresses the spine without effort.
3. Become Aware of Your Alignment (This One’s Key)
This is the one most people miss. It’s not just about posture—it’s about alignment.
The body is clever. If one side is tighter, weaker, or just more dominant, your spine will rotate, tilt, or bend to cope. That shows up in things like one shoulder lower than the other, a hip that sits further forward, or pain that shows up more on one side than the other.
That’s not “bad posture”. That’s compensatory movement—and we can work with that.
When you become more aware of how your pelvis is positioned, how your feet land, and how your body loads each side differently, you can begin to correct imbalances, strengthen what’s underused, and release what’s overworked.
It’s not a quick fix. But it is long-lasting.
Here’s How I Can Help
I work with people who are fed up with trying to ‘stretch it out’ or ‘push through’ pain that doesn’t go away. If you’re noticing a tilt, a twist, a stubborn ache, or just feel out of sync, this is your body’s way of asking for something different.
In my sessions—whether in-person or online—I use simple movement assessments, postural checks, and corrective exercise techniques to help you understand:
- How your body compensates
- Which areas are stronger, weaker, tighter, or less mobile
- How to gently realign without pain or strain
- How to hold yourself better (without trying harder)
We won’t ‘fix’ your body. But we will listen to it—and give it what it’s asking for.
Final Word
You don’t need to be perfect. But you do need to be aware.
Because small shifts in posture can lead to huge changes in how your back feels, how you move, and how confident you are in your body again.
If something’s feeling off—or if pain has become your new normal—come and let me take a look.
Let’s find out what your body’s really saying.