Special Edition: Posture, Pain Relief, and the Power of Movement with Rick Mathes (Part II)

In this Special Edition of The Corporate Couch, Rick Mathes (see his bio below) returns for part two of our three-part series on how Align Pain Solutions helps people relieve pain and increase mobility. In this episode, we go deeper into the science of posture and how simple, targeted movements can unlock lasting pain relief and better movement—without drugs, surgery, or endless adjustments.

We cover:

• The difference between postural therapy, physical therapy, and chiropractic care—and how they can work together.
• Why stretching tight muscles and strengthening weak ones might not be the answer.
• How postural misalignment leads to chronic pain and what you can do about it.
• Real-life examples of posture transformations, with before-and-after results in just one session.
• Simple self-tests you can do at home to check your own posture and movement patterns.

Rick also shares practical tips on how to train your body to hold proper alignment, leading to better mobility, reduced pain, and improved performance in daily life. Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or want to move and feel better, this episode is full of actionable insights.

Tune in now and discover how small changes in movement can lead to big improvements in your health and well-being.

​ Special Offers for our Listeners:

• A free 30-minute consultation with Align Pain Solutions
• $25 off a single visit
• $100 off an 8- or 16-visit package.

Learn more and book a free session at Align Pain Solutions​ (you can also visit their YouTube Channel for examples of their therapy -YouTube).

 

About Rick:

Rick Mathes is the co-founder and owner of Align Pain Solutions, a postural therapy clinic based in Austin, Texas. Together with his former wife Teresa, Rick practices the ​Egoscue method, pioneered by Peter ​Egoscue in the 1970s.​ Rick's journey into postural therapy began after a life-changing car accident in 1992. At age 31, he suffered a severe collision on Interstate 10 outside Tucson, breaking his back in five places. After two years of intensive physical therapy, doctors told him he would never return to activities like tennis or hiking (and most likely be in a wheelchair in several years). Unwilling to accept this prognosis, Rick spent six years searching for alternatives as his pain worsened to debilitating levels.​ When a neurosurgeon recommended spinal fusion surgery, Rick discovered the​ Egoscue Method and began treatment at ​Egoscue's clinic in San Diego. Within three to four months, Rick experienced remarkable improvement, returning to playing tennis at a 4.5 level without pain.​ This transformative experience inspired Rick and Teresa to change careers and open Align Pain Solutions. Their practice focuses on correcting posture through gentle exercises rather than treating symptoms, helping clients with chronic or acute pain issues who haven't found relief through conventional therapies. Rick's approach emphasizes repositioning the body to achieve postural balance, enabling muscles to function properly without manipulation, drugs, or surgery.