Chronic Pain
If you've been told your pain is something you need to "manage", you haven't been shown how to move differently. We work with people living with chronic pain, nerve pain and recurring flare-ups by correcting the root cause — dysfunctional biomechanics.
No more temporary fixes. Our focus isn't short-term relief — it's restoring efficient movement so pain no longer needs to be managed.
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Why Movement Matters
Most people are handed pain medicine or therapy like CBT to cope. These can help with short-term pain or mindset — but they don't correct the physical imbalances driving long-term, persistent pain.
Sharp pain caused by a sudden injury or flare-up.
Pain that lingers for months or years without resolving.
Burning, tingling or numbness related to posture and joint compression.
When pain starts affecting daily activities and quality of life.
Root Cause, Not Symptoms
Typical pain specialists design management plans built on medication, CBT or passive treatments. While these can support mental resilience, they rarely improve biomechanics. We're different.
We build evidence-based training programs that improve posture, gait and muscle sequencing — removing the source of compression and inflammation instead of masking it.
Beyond Pain Relief
Living with chronic pain affects sleep, mood, focus and relationships. By restoring how your body moves, we don't just reduce pain — we improve your quality of life so you can return to the things you love with strength and confidence.
How We Work
Built for people with chronic pain and movement dysfunction who've tried everything else.
Gait and posture analysis to identify compensations, plus a review of the lifestyle factors affecting your inflammation and recovery.
Focused on improving muscular coordination, tension management and breathing mechanics — designed for people who've exhausted other options.
No passive stretching or random exercise. Every movement retrains your body to sustain pressure and reduce pain naturally.
Real Result
FP Burleigh practitioner Jen's postural work with her client Matt over an 8-month period, using Functional Patterns techniques only.
"Before starting FP I was in chronic pain from head to toe on the left side of my body and had suffered constant headaches for most of my adult life. It was taking a toll mentally too — low mood, irritability, unable to concentrate. After multiple physiotherapy and remedial massage appointments I was left frustrated when my pain wasn't getting any better. After 8 months training with Jen I can now move better, with more tension in my body, and I'm completely pain free. At 35 this is the best I've ever felt in my life. Starting with FP has been a life saver — thank you Jen."
Matt · trained with Jen at Burleigh
Before: 23/02/23 · After: 26/10/23
What We Treat
A few of the long-standing pain patterns we regularly help — by correcting the movement driving them.
Back pain is rarely a "disc problem" — it's usually a whole-body sequencing issue. We retrain the glutes, rib cage and pelvis to share load evenly so pain reduces long-term instead of flaring every few months.
Commonly caused by internal rotation deficits and over-dominant hip flexors. We correct the rotation timing of the pelvis and improve glute engagement so your hip handles impact smoothly.
Often stems from rotational torque around the pelvis that compresses the pubic joint. We restore balanced rotation, adductor–glute synergy and breathing mechanics to reduce strain.
This nerve gets irritated when the pelvis is tilted or rotated in a way that traps the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. We stabilise pelvis position and reduce pressure on the nerve via gait corrections.
We focus on rib-cage-to-pelvis alignment, hip extension and glute function to free up the nerve pathway so numbness, burning and tingling resolve naturally.
We've helped an extensive array of chronic pain conditions. If pain has become your "normal", get in touch or book an assessment today.
Real Transformations
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Hear From Our Clients
"My daughter has been training with Functional Patterns for a few months now and we've noticed a significant shift in her strength, ability and correction in her knee alignment. Thanks Jen, you're amazing."
Katia B · Verified 5-star Google review
"Started with Jen a few months back and it's been a real revelation in my understanding of movement and compensations. Sessions have followed a logical, progressive flow that's helped me keep enjoying all the outdoor activities I love. Plenty of work still to do, but well on the way under Jen's disciplined tutelage. Thanks!"
Brad S · Verified 5-star Google review
"With various types of training I've done over the years, Functional Patterns stands out as the most effective method I've encountered. Under Jen's guidance my experience has been nothing short of transformative — the focus on practical movements has really made a difference, especially with the pain I was encountering."
Raana Z · Verified 5-star Google review
"Training with Jen has helped me get out of pain. Her attention to detail and belief in the process is second to none. She trusts what she does and is confident in getting you the results you seek. I'm looking forward to what's to come as I continue working with my biomechanics to create better health."
Amy Russell · Verified 5-star Google review
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We specialise in working with people who have exhausted traditional options. If pain has become your "normal", it doesn't have to stay that way.