Struggling with pain and wondering if posture is the cause? The Egoscue Method is a popular posture-based approach available here in the UK. I trained and practiced it for years. Here’s what I discovered.

The Egoscue Method in the UK: Posture Alignment and Pain Relief

If you’ve heard about the Egoscue Method, you already know the promise: reduce or even eliminate pain by restoring proper posture and alignment.

It’s a simple but powerful idea, and one that drew me in. For several years I trained and practiced Egoscue here in England, and later online. I became one of only a small handful of Egoscue 'Postural Alignment Specialists' in the UK at that time.

What Is the Egoscue Method?

The Egoscue Method is a posture-based approach to pain relief. The idea is that when the body’s joints are out of alignment, strain builds up and pain follows.

Muscles move bones.

So when there's an imbalance in muscle tone and strength, muscles end up moving joints into the "wrong" position.

How an Egoscue session works

• You’re assessed, either at an in-person visit, or through sending your photos to a practitioner.
• Based on your posture, a set of gentle corrective exercises is designed.
• Performing these exercises brings the muscles into better balance. That helps realign the body, which restores function, and reduces pain.

Egoscue appeals to many people because it feels logical, empowering, and drug-free.

Who Is Pete Egoscue?

Pete Egoscue developed the Egoscue Method after overcoming his own chronic pain. His approach focuses on posture, muscle balance, and corrective exercises that restore the body’s natural function.

His book Pain Free made this work widely known, showing people how simple, consistent exercises could reduce pain and improve mobility.

My Journey With Egoscue in the UK

When I discovered Egoscue, it made sense. Posture and alignment affect how the body feels. So correcting them should reduce pain.

I was in considerable pain at the time. At a relatively young age (around 23), I developed severe lower back and neck pain. I later went on to develop frozen shoulders in both shoulders. There were times that the pain was debilitating and I felt more than 80 years old.

I discovered Egoscue through an eccentric chiropractor who recommended Pain Free by Pete Egoscue. And like many readers of that book who were in pain, "it just made sense".

For years, I offered posture assessments and exercise programs across the UK. I later went on to work with folks online through Skype meetings. Some clients improved and found relief. Enough that I knew there was something to the posture/pain correlation.

The Patterns I Began to Notice

But I also began noticing patterns that didn’t add up:

• Some people had terrible posture, yet reported no pain at all.
• Others were riddled with pain, even though their posture looked pretty good.

This mismatch left me questioning whether posture alone could ever fully explain pain.

What I Learned About Pain Beyond Posture

Good muscle balance, which is the cornerstone of good posture, is important. We move and feel better when our body is aligned. But it’s not the whole picture.

Through years of practice in England and beyond, I began to notice things. Clients would come in and there was something about them and their 'energy'. That 'something' created an awareness for me, although I couldn't quite get what is was at the time.

My intuition and insight was still undeveloped back then, so I wasn't able to fully put my finger on it. But my instincts told me the pain these people were experiencing was more than 'posture'.

Why Alignment Matters, but Isn’t Everything

Time went on and my pursuit of 'the holy grail of answers' continued. I discovered that, indeed, pain is often influenced by deeper factors. Most people nowadays are aware that emotional factors and stress play a role in body ailments.

But what I was discovering went beyond that. It became clear that other factors contribute to physical symptoms. Unresolved traumas, subconscious patterns, energetic imbalances and even influences from ancestors all contribute.

In other words: posture is one piece of the puzzle, but not always the missing piece.

This realization is what led me to broaden my work. I explored methods like the Yuen Method, which goes directly to the hidden causes behind pain and struggle.

Is Egoscue Right for You?

Egoscue can be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy a structured, exercise-based approach
• Want to work on posture and function in a practical way
• Are comfortable following a photos-based program

It may not be enough on its own if you:

• Have long-standing or unexplained pain
• Feel like you’ve “tried everything” but nothing has shifted
• Suspect your challenges run deeper than the physical level

How I Offer Egoscue Today

These days, I no longer see posture clients in person. But I do sometimes offer photos-only Egoscue programs for clients in the UK and around the world. Usually as part of a broader journey with people already working with me through the Yuen Method.

That way, we address posture, but we don’t stop there. We also look at the deeper layers that may be holding the pain in place.

Where to Go Next

For Posture-Focused Programs in the UK

If you’re looking specifically for Egoscue in the UK or online: I can provide a posture program by photos.

For Deeper Pain Resolution & Total Well-Being

If you’re open to exploring the deeper roots of pain, you can learn more about the Yuen Method here. 

Or if you'd like to experience the work first hand, book a free session here.