What we help with
Fix Forward Head Posture & Dowager’s Hump
‘Nerd neck’, forward head posture and a dowager’s hump all share one cause, a head and ribcage out of alignment.
Forward head posture, ‘nerd neck’ and a dowager’s hump at the base of the neck all come from the same place: a head that sits too far forward of a ribcage that has drifted out of position.
Why this keeps happening
Endless chin tucks and stretches target the neck alone, but the neck is only compensating. Until the ribcage and mid-back change position, the head keeps drifting forward and the hump keeps returning.
How Functional Patterns Melbourne helps
Rather than chase the symptom, we assess your whole structure, gait, posture and breathing, to find the movement dysfunction driving it. A full 90-minute posture and gait assessment pinpoints the imbalances, then we retrain them with targeted, functional exercises so your body can hold a better position on its own.
What to expect
- A 90-minute posture and gait assessment to pinpoint the root cause.
- A personalised correction plan built around your body and goals.
- Guided training that rebuilds symmetry, strength and control, so the change lasts.
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“I'm not one of those "fitness is life" people. But now over two years into my Functional Patterns journey, I can say this: it works. I came in with two burst discs in my neck and years of cycling through physio, myotherapy, massage, and chiro ... all of which gave me temporary relief but never lasting change. FP was the first approach that didn't just treat the symptoms, it actually retrains how my body moves. The results stick. I leave every single session pain-free. And my trainer, Filippo Busa, deserves a medal, his ability to tailor every exercise to my body has been life-changing.”
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How we’ve helped with neck & dowager’s hump
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“I have been training with Functional Patterns Melbourne for approx 8 months now, and in this short period of time I have felt a substantial difference in the way I feel, move and even think in relation to making biomechanical changes on my body. I've put my body through a lot in my life, basketball, conventional weight lifting and being a furniture removalist for about 5 years led to a series of neck, back and chronic fatigue issues. Credit to my trainer Steve, he has been tremendous in teaching me how to solve my issues while pushing me to be a better person.”
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“I started Functional Patterns in February 2021 with Fiachra. Working as a remedial therapist I was regularly suffering from neck and lower back pain. Fiachra has helped me improve my posture through myofascial release and FP exercises. I no longer suffer from my past aches and am now focused on correcting my posture. I cannot recommend him as a coach enough, he has such a deep knowledge of the body and a keen eye to spot any little dysfunction.”
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“Fi has taught me so much about my body using the Functional Patterns methodology and I cannot recommend him enough. I had back pain, tightness in my hips, neck and shoulder niggles before I started training with him. Within a matter of a month or two this pain was gone. The team at Functional Patterns are the best at fixing pain in Melbourne. Do yourself a favour and book in with one of them.”
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Start with a neck & dowager’s hump assessment
Start with a 90-minute posture & gait assessment, understand exactly why your pain exists and what needs to change.