In this keynote address from the Boston Mania Conference, Patrick Mummy, Founder of Symmetry for Health, explores the limitations of the Western medical model and why chronic pain and preventable health issues continue to rise despite medical advances.

Drawing on decades of experience in chronic pain, posture, and movement, Patrick challenges the traditional symptom-focused approach to healthcare and makes the case for prevention, education, and personal responsibility. He explains how long-term compensation, poor posture, and lifestyle habits often go unaddressed until pain becomes unavoidable—and why this reactive system fails to create lasting change.

This talk emphasizes the critical role fitness and movement professionals play within the healthcare system, not as replacements for medical care, but as essential partners in prevention, correction, and long-term wellness. Patrick outlines how fitness professionals are uniquely positioned to educate, assess, and support individuals before pain and dysfunction become chronic conditions.