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When pain appears, most people immediately treat the symptom. A tight shoulder gets stretched, an aching back gets massaged, sore knees get iced. These actions might bring temporary relief, but they rarely solve the real problem. Pain is not the cause — it’s the body’s way of communicating that something deeper is out of alignment.
A functional movement screening helps you uncover that deeper cause. It goes beyond where pain shows up to reveal why it developed in the first place. By analysing how your body moves, compensates, and stabilises, it identifies weak links and imbalances that traditional approaches often miss.
If you’re searching for movement screening for pain in Los Angeles, this process is the missing link between short-term relief and lasting progress.
Your body is constantly adapting. When one area loses mobility or stability, another area compensates to keep you moving. Over time, these small adjustments turn into larger imbalances. They might not cause discomfort at first, but eventually they create tension, fatigue, and pain.
A body imbalance assessment reveals how your body distributes effort across joints and muscles. It looks at your entire movement system — how your feet connect with the floor, how your hips rotate, how your shoulders move, and how your spine adjusts with each breath.
This whole-body perspective is crucial. It exposes the real source of imbalance rather than focusing only on the painful area.
For example, you might have lower-back pain caused not by your spine but by limited hip mobility or collapsed arches. In How Muscle Imbalances Lead to Joint Pain (and What You Can Do About It), I explain how these subtle compensations can overload your joints and limit recovery.
A movement screening is a detailed process that examines how your joints, muscles, and nervous system interact. It’s not a one-size-fits-all checklist but a personalised look at how your body functions in real life.
During your first session, I’ll assess:
These findings create a full picture of your body’s movement system. Instead of guessing, we know exactly what’s working efficiently and what needs attention.
Pain rarely starts where it hurts. A knee issue might begin with weak glutes. Shoulder tension might come from a stiff upper back. When movement patterns break down, one area does too much while another does too little.
The result is a cycle of compensation — and over time, the body’s natural balance fades.
By observing your movement sequence, we can pinpoint the exact link between pain and imbalance. Once that pattern is identified, corrective exercises target the root cause instead of the symptom.
This approach is especially helpful for clients who feel strong on one side and weak on the other. In Feeling Weak on One Side? It’s Time to Rebalance Your Body, I explain how one-sided weakness reveals deeper coordination issues that movement screening can correct.
Most movement screens look at a handful of exercises or isolated joints. My approach goes deeper by using advanced tools like the Rectify posture tracker, which clients wear for several days. This device collects real-world posture data, showing how your body moves outside the studio — when you sit, walk, or work.
That information is combined with hands-on joint mobility testing to form a complete understanding of your structure. You’ll receive a tailored exercise plan right away, targeting the key areas that need rebalancing.
This precision ensures long-term change instead of short-term fixes. It’s what makes a movement screening in Los Angeles a valuable first step for anyone serious about improving strength, mobility, and comfort.
When you correct the root cause of pain, every part of your training becomes more effective. Strength builds evenly. Mobility improves naturally. Posture aligns without constant effort.
Movement screening prevents you from wasting time on exercises that don’t serve your body’s needs. It’s a data-driven approach that helps you move intelligently, feel confident, and avoid repeating the same injuries.
By restoring balance, you’re not only solving today’s problem — you’re future-proofing your body.
What is the goal of a movement screening?
The goal is to find the underlying cause of imbalance or discomfort. It identifies inefficient movement patterns so training can be tailored to your body.
How long does the first session take?
The initial assessment lasts about an hour. It includes posture tracking, joint-by-joint testing, and discussion of findings.
Do I get exercises after the first session?
Yes. You’ll receive personalised exercises that you can start right away to begin improving mobility and balance.
Is this only for athletes?
No. Movement screening is suitable for anyone — from office workers to athletes — who wants to move better, reduce pain, and train safely.
Where is Ramin’s studio located?
Ramin offers private 1:1 sessions at his studio in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, conveniently accessible to residents across the city.
If you’re ready to understand how your body truly moves and uncover what’s holding you back, a movement screening is the best place to start.
Fill the form below to book in a 1:1 session with Ramin at his studio in West Hollywood.