Struggling with Hip, Knee, or Back Pain After 50? You’re Not Alone—But You Can Feel Better
- Diana Smithson
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read

If you’re over 50 and dealing with chronic hip, knee, or back pain, you’re not imagining things—and you’re definitely not alone. For many, the discomfort creeps in slowly. First it’s a stiff back in the morning. Then a dull ache in the knees when you stand too long. Or a sharp reminder in the hips after a walk around the block. Eventually, it becomes something that limits your daily life—how far you go, how much you enjoy your hobbies, or even how easily you play with the grandkids.
Here’s the good news: Your body can feel better. It just needs the right kind of support—and a new way to look at the problem.
Most traditional approaches to pain focus on treating the site of the pain. But what if the pain in your knee is actually caused by something going on in your pelvis? Or the back pain is a compensation for uneven shoulders or poor posture developed over decades?
That’s where Symmetry Postural Alignment comes in.
Why Your Pain Might Not Be “Age” at All
Too often, we hear, “Well, it’s just part of getting older.” But pain isn’t inevitable. It’s often a sign that your body is out of alignment. Over time, small imbalances in posture and movement patterns can snowball into bigger issues. Think of your body like a car—if one wheel is misaligned, it throws everything off and causes wear and tear elsewhere.
In my work as a postural alignment practitioner, I’ve seen so many people over 50 transform their lives—not by chasing pain, but by realigning their bodies to work the way they were designed to.
What Is Symmetry Postural Alignment?
Symmetry is a holistic program designed to restore alignment, reduce pain, and retrain your body to move better—naturally.
It starts with a personalized postural assessment. We look at how your body is stacked and how it moves, from head to toe. Then, we use gentle, targeted exercises to bring your body back into alignment. No cracking, no high-intensity workouts, and definitely no one-size-fits-all routines.
You don’t need to be super flexible or athletic to start. You just need a willingness to take that first step toward feeling better again.
Real Results for Real People Over 50
One of my favorite parts of this work is watching the light come back into someone’s eyes when they realize they don’t have to live in pain.
Like my client Judy, 67, who thought she’d never enjoy gardening again because of her knees. Within weeks of beginning her Symmetry program, she was kneeling with confidence. Or Tom, 72, who had chronic lower back pain for years and thought surgery was his only option. Now he plays golf pain-free, thanks to a stronger, better-aligned posture.
Your story can be next.


You Deserve to Move with Freedom Again
Pain can be isolating, frustrating, and even a little scary. But you don’t have to push through it—or give up on the things you love. Your body is wise, resilient, and capable of change at any age. Sometimes, it just needs the right roadmap.
Symmetry is that roadmap.
If you’re ready to stop managing pain and start solving it, I’d love to help. Let’s get you back to the life you love—walking, traveling, dancing, hiking, playing—without pain holding you back.
You’re not broken. Your body just needs better alignment. Let’s start there—together.
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