Training for Pain Relief

Life without chronic pain is possible.

Functional Patterns is training like you’ve never experienced. While other modalities may offer temporary relief, we help you correct underlying muscular, posture, and lifestyle imbalances to address pain at its source.

What would it be like to finally be at ease in your body?

We know how defeating it can feel to try method after method to relieve chronic muscle and joint pain, only to find that the results are short-lived…or that your efforts actually seem to be making things worse.

You don’t want to just keep managing this pain; you’re ready to heal it at the root cause. Functional Patterns is a training and lifestyle system that does just that–making it the last modality you’ll need.

FP strengthens your body according to the foundational human movements – standing, walking, running, and throwing. By training your muscles to work together in these movements, your joints are brought into their most natural and pain-free alignment.

Find lasting relief, move safely at work, and regain the freedom to do the activities you love.

I now have hope that I can heal and get back to the best and strongest version of me.

When I started working with Courtney, I was feeling pretty hopeless about my pain and the dysfunction in my body for the past seven years after having back surgery, especially being a fitness professional myself. I’ve been to so many bodyworkers and doctors for help and always felt dismissed or nothing would help. Courtney is such a great listener, and I always feel supported in our virtual sessions. One year into working with Courtney I feel stronger, and my body moves better than ever.

Jenn P.

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Services

Functional Patterns Chattanooga trainer Chris Carlson with a client on a pulley machine

1:1 Training for Pain Relief

Our 6-month signature training program gets you on the fast track to healing chronic pain. Completely customized to your needs with support every step of the way.

Functional Patterns Chattanooga group classes at the gym on Vance Ave

Group Classes

A low-cost introduction to FP training. Practice foundational movements and connect with others on their journey to healing chronic pain.
Functional Patterns Chattanooga educational class with clients doing myofascial release

Educational Classes

Learn more about optimizing human movement and lifestyle. Get tangible steps you can start taking today to ease chronic pain.

Your Trainers

Functional Patterns Chattanooga owner and trainer, Courtney Smith lifting an RG bar
Courtney Smith, Owner
FP Certified Human Biomechanics Specialist 2
Functional Patterns Chattanooga trainer Chris Carlson
Chris Carlson
FP Certified Human Biomechanics Specialist 1

We are human biomechanics specialists dedicated to helping you heal the root cause of your pain and get your life back. We believe everyone deserves to experience the quality of life that comes with feeling connected to and strong in your body. Our studies in posture, alignment, and optimal movement allow us to identify the imbalances that are contributing to your pain and create a fully customized plan to help you finally get out of pain, even if nothing else you’ve tried has worked.

What types of pain do we address?

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Any type of joint pain (from head to toe)

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Mild to moderate muscle stiffness (neck, back, etc.)

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Pain due to scoliosis

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Pain due to disc herniations or bulges

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Pain due to spondylolisthesis or retrolisthesis

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Pain and dysfunction due to spinal cord injury

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Neuropathic pain

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Muscular pain (chronic or acute)

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Sciatica

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Tendonitis

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Structural issues such as pectus excavatum

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Hypermobility and connective tissue disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

We also help with movement issues such as:

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Gait impairment

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Post-stroke rehab

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Cerebral palsy

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Parkinson's disease

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Multiple sclerosis

We work with you to develop a training program that is completely custom to your abilities and goals.

My body is pain-free, and to someone without chronic pain this may sound simple. But if you’ve experienced the way pain interferes with your physical and mental health, you know that this feels like nothing short of a miracle.

Rebecca D.