Standing and sitting
How you organise your body in common positions and where you feel effort or restriction.
Posture assessment · Sydney North Shore
Understand how your body moves—not just how it looks.
IKKYU’s posture and movement assessment explores patterns that may be relevant to recurring tension, stiffness and restricted movement.
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There is no single “perfect” posture.
Posture changes throughout the day. The goal is not to force your body into one ideal shape, but to understand comfort, control, movement options and the demands placed on you by work, sport and daily life.
Assessment does not provide a medical diagnosis. It helps guide the scope and focus of an IKKYU corrective massage session.
What may be observed
Relevant patterns, considered together
Everyday movement
Relevant bending, turning, reaching, walking or other movements connected to your goals.
Balance and symmetry
Differences may be observed without assuming that every asymmetry is a problem.
Comfort and range
Which positions or movements feel limited, uncomfortable or difficult to control.
Work and activity demands
Desk setup, commuting, lifting, training or parenting tasks that shape your daily load.
Whole-body connections
How the neck, shoulders, spine, pelvis, hips and other areas may interact.
How assessment supports treatment
Observe. Explain. Treat. Reassess.
Observe
Identify patterns relevant to your concern and goals.
Explain
Share observations in clear, practical language.
Apply
Use the findings to guide treatment, movement suggestions and self-care.
Who may find it useful
For recurring or movement-related concerns
Assessment may be useful if discomfort returns after temporary relief, desk work leaves you stiff, movement feels uneven or restricted, or you want exercises chosen for your actual presentation rather than a generic programme.
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