Postural & Ergonomics

Postural and ergonomic assessment is particularly effective for people who spend long hours at a desk, work on building sites, or find themselves stuck in repetitive positions throughout the day. Bad posture doesn't announce itself with pain straight away—often it creeps up on you as tightness in the neck, a dull ache between the shoulder blades, or lower back discomfort that worsens by Friday. By the time you notice, your muscles and joints have already adapted to poor alignment. Smoke Test Physiotherapist helps you break that cycle by identifying exactly where your posture has drifted and why.

When you come in for a postural assessment, we start by watching how you move and stand, both at rest and during everyday motions. We'll ask about your work setup, how many hours you're at a computer, and whether you've had any injuries or recurring niggles. From there we map out which muscles are tight, which are weak, and how your spine is sitting. This isn't about judgment—it's about understanding your specific pattern so we can fix it. Many people in the Smoke Test area are surprised to learn that their "bad posture" is actually a symptom of muscle imbalance elsewhere, like tight hip flexors pulling the pelvis forward or weak glutes not doing their job.

The retraining part is where real change happens. We show you corrective exercises tailored to your body and your life, not generic stretches you'll forget about. If your work setup is part of the problem, we'll give you practical advice on monitor height, chair adjustment, and desk organisation—sometimes a small change makes all the difference. You'll leave with a clear plan and exercises you can actually do at home or in the office.

Most people benefit from two to four sessions to establish new habits and feel the difference. Some come back for a check-in after a few months, especially if they've changed jobs or noticed old patterns creeping back. If you're experiencing postural discomfort, spending most of your day sitting, or just want to prevent problems before they start, it's worth having a chat with us about whether this assessment is right for you.